In this article, we are going to list Top 10 public relations companies in the world. These are –
Edelman
The fastest growing and largest Public relations agency is Edelman. Daniel Edelman founded the company in Chicago in 1952, and it is now run by his son, Richard Edelman. This is still a family-run business, which is an incredible feat for a film of this scale. Advil, Dove Men’s, eBay, Samsung, Ikea, AstraZeneca, Nissan, and Asics are among Edelman’s clients.
Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick was founded in 2001 by the merger of the Weber Group, Shandwick International, and BSMG. They currently have over 70 offices on six continents with a global presence that ranges from local causes to international companies. They specialize in B2B marketing, brand marketing, change management, and other areas. Weber Shandwick’s clients include significant corporations such as Aldi, Amazon, Nestle, Verizon, and Chevrolet.
Burson Cohn Wolfe
Burson Cohn Wolfe (also known as BCW) was founded by a merger, similar to Weber Shandwick. In 2018, the WPP Group amalgamated Burson-Marsteller and Cohn Wolfe. In terms of fee income, the two companies were placed sixth and twelfth, respectively, in 2017. Following the merger, they became the world’s third-largest public relations agency. In 2020, they received multiple honors, including PRovoke’s Global Creative Index 2020 and Global Agency of the Year.
FleishmanHillard
This public relations agency, formerly known as Fleishman-Hillard, was founded in 1946 by Alfred Fleishman and Robert Hillard. It wasn’t until 2013 that it was renamed FleishmanHillard. After being acquired in 1997, it is now owned by the Omnicom Group. They work in a variety of areas, including leisure and sports, commercial and professional services, technology, and public and government sectors. Their areas of experience include B2B, brand marketing, creative and planning, and crisis management, to name a few.
Ketchum
George Ketchum created Ketchum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1923. It began as an advertising firm and did not add public relations to its repertoire until 1934. Maytag, Wendy’s, and MasterCard are among the current clients. They specialize in analytics, B2B, digital strategy, entertainment, and other areas. In 1982, the public relations division of Ketchum Communications Inc. relocated from Pittsburgh to New York City.
MSL
PRovoke Media named MSL the SABRE 2020 Consumer Agency of the Year. MSL Group operates differently than many of the other public relations firms on this list. Instead of a worldwide CEO, they have appointed CEOs in each of the countries that they serve. This prioritizes local knowledge. Pampers, Vicks, Invisalign, Campbell’s, and Smuckers are just a few of their clients.
Hill Knowlton Strategies
Hill+Knowles Strategies, founded in Ohio in 1927 by John W. Hill, created their empire by serving the steel industry. Otis Steel Company was, in fact, one of their very first clients. The other early client was Union Trust Company. Hill relocated to New York City in 1934, but Knowlton remained in Cleveland. Hill+Knowles Strategies now has 80 offices in over 40 countries. Ford, Gillette, SPARK Foundation, Reebok Canada, Shell, and Activision are among their clients.
Ogilvy
Ogilvy is the blended product of two businesses. Edmund Mather established the first as a London advertising business in 1850. The second was David Ogilvy’s American-based offshoot, which he launched in 1948. Burger King, Dove, Cadbury, LEGO, Hellmann’s, Dole, Samsung, Volvo, Instagram, Pizza Hut, and Adidas are among their clients. In the early 2000s, they were the driving force behind the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty.
BlueFocus
Oscar Zhao created BlueFocus in Beijing, China, in 1996. Zhao is still the company’s CEO and is expanding his sphere of influence. BlueFocus has bought several enterprises outside of China since 1996. They currently have over 100 offices spread throughout ten countries. Canon, PG, PepsiCo, Audi, Bentley, Volkswagen, and Lenovo are among the clients.
Brunswick
Alan Parker formed the Brunswick Group in 1987. While they have experience in a variety of industries, including consumer goods, the arts, and energy and resources, their primary focus is on financial communications and key issues. They are one of the leading financial communications firms in the UK. They presently operate 23 locations in 14 countries, including offices in the United States located in Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
