PR Daily unveils the 2026 Top Agencies honorees and finalists
Recognizing the firms setting new standards in strategy, creativity and client impact — all to be honored this December in New York.
Public relations and communications keep changing, but some agencies keep leading the way — delivering sharp creativity, measurable results and strong client service.
PR Daily is proud to announce the 2026 Top Agencies honorees and category finalists, a diverse group of firms that reflect the innovation, resilience and strategic thinking driving the industry forward. From boutique specialists to global leaders, these agencies show what’s possible when creativity meets execution.
This year’s list of agencies has guided their clients through a shifting media and business landscape while setting new benchmarks for collaboration, trust and meaningful impact. Their work shows the critical role agencies play in shaping brand stories, strengthening reputations and sparking conversations that matter.
“This year’s list is one of the strongest we’ve seen, with agencies of every size proving they can deliver big ideas and real results for their clients,” said Brendan Gannon, director of awards marketing at Ragan Communications and PR Daily. “It’s a well-deserved spotlight on the work happening across the industry.”
The honorees will be celebrated on Dec. 2, 2026, at City Winery in New York City, where they’ll join finalists from the PR Daily Awards and PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards for an afternoon of recognition, conversation and celebration.
Read on to see this year’s list of honorees and finalists.
2026 Top Agencies
Agency H5
Arketi Group
Autumn Communications
Avoq
Bospar
BPCM
BRG Communications
Brodeur Partners
Cardwell Beach
Comella & Co.
Coyne PR
Engagement Solutions
Evolve Public Relations & Marketing
EvolveMKD
FINN Partners
FischTank PR
Franco
French/West/Vaughan
G&S Integrated Marketing Communications Group
Global Gateway Advisors
Global Strategy Group
Greenough Communications
Gregory
Identity
Impact PR & Communications
Integral
Jackson Spalding
KC Projects Public Relations
Koch Comm
Krupp
LDWW
Lisa Lauri Communications
Marathon Strategies
Maxwell
Media Minefield
MediaSource
MikeWorldWide
Moburst
Mower
Osborne Northwest Public Relations (ON PR)
Palin Communications
Pence Media Group
Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group company
Racepoint Global
Rethink PR
RF|Binder
ruhiandco
Segal Communications
Smarty Social
SourceCode Communications
Startr Co.
Stellate Communications
Tastemaker Comms
The Fletcher Group
The Hoffman Agency
The Holliday Collaborative Agency
The MACH 1 Group
The Sway Effect
TLG Communications
TruePoint Communications
Zilker Media
TOP AGENCY EXECUTIVES
Ashley Carone, Autumn Communications
Ethan McCarty, Integral
Mike Neumeier, Arketi Group
Krista Conlin Robinson, KC Projects Public Relations
Loren Rutledge, SPM Communications
Brad Whitford, The Herald Group
TOP AGENCY WORKPLACES
Coyne PR
EvolveMKD
Greenough Communications
Interdependence
Montieth & Company
Next PR
Racepoint Global
RF|Binder
SmithSolve
The Herald Group
CAMPAIGNS/INITIATIVES
Agency Impact Awards
Avoq
EvolveMKD
RF|Binder
Tremendous Communications
Best Use of AI / Innovation
Brodeur Partners: Relevance AI
SPM Communications: Home Helpers Home Care — Engineered Brand Visibility
Zozimus
Crisis / Issues Management Campaign
Global Advisors Communications: Stop It With You
Digital, Social & Creator Campaign
Factory PR: IKEA Assembly
Godfrey: Bosch Home Comfort AHR Expo 2026
Havas Formula: Chase x Havas Formula — All The Way Home Influencer Campaign
MKC Strategies: MKC Strategies & ECNL: ECNL “A Day in the League”: Inspiring, Showcasing and Celebrating the Commitment of Top Youth Athletes
Smarty Social: Team Invisalign: Game Changers
Event / Experiential Campaign
Factory PR: IKEA House Warming Pop-up
Havas Formula: Elizabeth Arden Eternal Aura x Havas Formula Experiential Campaign
The Devon Group: The Devon Group / WRKdefined HR Tech Partnership
Healthcare Campaign
Campus Multimedia: GoHealth Urgent Care Winter Wellness Initiative
Palin Communications: ‘What’s Your Hidden Health Baggage?’ — Making Shingles Risk Personal
Media Relations Campaign
Bolt PR: Samantha Sands
Diffusion PR: Driving Trends in Pop Culture — Wattpad x Diffusion
Factory PR: Central Perk Times Square Launch
Havas Formula: Din Tai Fung 25th Anniversary Always-On Media Relations PR Program
Identity: Launching Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches
KLG PR: KLG Public Relations
MKC Strategies: Ottobock Invisible Class Campaign: From Invisible to Visible
Next PR: HelloPrenup
S/B Strategic Marketing: ADM
Startr Co.: Learning Resources v. Trump (Tariffs)
Nonprofit Campaign
Global Advisors Communications: AI Africa
The TASC Group: Ploughshares
Public Affairs Campaign
Comella & Co.: Metropolitan Park
Intesa Communications Group: Changing the Night Sky: How SeaWorld San Diego & Intesa Built Consensus for a Drone Show
Thought Leadership / Executive Visibility Campaign
Havas Formula: Red Lobster Reeling in a Comeback
Invision: Brand Experience Summit 2025
Startr Co.: Learning Resources v. Trump (Tariffs)
RISING STARS
Katherine Andolina, FTI Consulting
Corinn Gurak, Chandler Chicco Agency
Juliette LeRay, Snackbox
Allie Pringle, BPCM
Mackenzie Williams, Change Consulting
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