Best PR agencies in Miami: Top 10 Ranked. Ketchum ranks first, with a Lister Score of 84.0.
Ketchum takes the top spot on this list for Brand and consumer campaigns, and shapes culture to build business through earned attention.
Ballantines PR connects premium consumer brands with the right people and partners.
Kreps PR & Marketing is built for luxury real estate and hospitality clients, and employs former journalists for strategic storytelling.
Best PR agencies in Miami, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  KetchumThe agency is the most awarded public relations agency of the decade | Technology, corporate, and innovation-driven companies requiring multi-market earned media campaigns | 84.0 | Custom retainer (typically £15,000–£22,000 per month) |
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| 2 |  Ballantines PRLeverages strong media relationships to produce high-impact PR results | – | 82.0 | – |
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| 3 |  Kreps PR & MarketingOffers production services via BrandStar Studios | luxury real estate and hospitality clients | 82.0 | – |
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| 4 |  Zapwater CommunicationsHas gained a reputation as an earned media relations powerhouse | – | 82.0 | – |
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| 5 |  Schwartz Media StrategiesRanks among the top five largest PR firms in Florida | Florida brands seeking integrated PR | 80.0 | – |
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| 6 |  Status LabsOperates offices in Austin, New York, Miami, London, Los Angeles, and Hamburg | Public relations and crisis communications | 80.0 | Custom |
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| 7 |  boardroomPRProvides expert crisis management and online reputation services | real estate developers and law firms | 76.0 | – |
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| 8 |  FGS GlobalAdvises on major mergers and acquisitions | – | 76.0 | – |
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| 9 |  The Tag ExperienceSecures top-level media placements across print and broadcast | Brands in technology, finance, and lifestyle sectors | 74.0 | – |
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| 10 |  WachsmanMaintains offices globally across America, APAC and EMEA | PR and crisis management for established firms | 74.0 | Custom |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
- Ketchum (#1): Technology, corporate, and innovation-driven companies requiring multi-market earned media campaigns
- Kreps PR & Marketing (#3): luxury real estate and hospitality clients
- Schwartz Media Strategies (#5): Florida brands seeking integrated PR
- Status Labs (#6): Public relations and crisis communications
- boardroomPR (#7): real estate developers and law firms
- The Tag Experience (#9): Brands in technology, finance, and lifestyle sectors
- Wachsman (#10): PR and crisis management for established firms
Each entry's Lister Score on this ranking weighs fit to the list (40%), evidence on the site (20%), published detail (20%) and buying signals (20%).
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
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Multi-market earned media specialist with deep technology and corporate expertise.
Ketchum is the most awarded public relations agency of the decade. It creates change that matters for its clients and people.
Best for: Technology, corporate, and innovation-driven companies requiring multi-market earned media campaigns
PROS- Strong technology and corporate sector expertise
- Proven multi-market campaign execution
CONS- Less specialised in healthcare than competitors
- Large agency structure may impact agility
84.0
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The public relations, social media & creative marketing agency for iconic people, places & brands
Ballantines PR is a public relations and creative marketing agency. Storytelling lies at the core of its operations.
PROS- The agency connects premium consumer brands with the right people and partners.
- Ballantines PR leverages strong media relationships to produce high-impact PR results.
82.0
03
Creative storytelling for brand building
Kreps PR & Marketing serves recognised brands in real estate, hospitality and finance.
Best for: luxury real estate and hospitality clients
PROS- The agency employs former journalists for strategic storytelling.
- The agency offers production services via BrandStar Studios.
82.0
04
Local roots with global reach for lifestyle brands.
Zapwater Communications is an integrated agency specialising in travel and lifestyle brands. It combines digital engagement, experiential tactics, and media relations to drive results.
PROS- The agency has gained a reputation as an earned media relations powerhouse.
- Zapwater Communications is an early adopter of influencer marketing strategies.
82.0
05
Fueling Florida, moving Miami public relations
Schwartz Media Strategies is a Florida-based communications firm. It delivers winning public relations and digital campaigns.
Best for: Florida brands seeking integrated PR
PROS- The agency develops integrated campaigns combining media relations and crisis management.
- The agency ranks among the top five largest PR firms in Florida.
80.0
06
Status Labs is a global reputation management agency combining AI technology with strategic advisory. It helps corporations and individuals build and protect their digital presence across multiple offices.
Best for: Public relations and crisis communications
PROS- Global media reach
- Expert personal branding strategies
CONS- Long-term retainers required
80.0
07
Florida's preferred digital PR agency to turn up the volume.
BoardroomPR is an award-winning Florida agency with three decades of experience. It crafts strategic campaigns for entrepreneurs and corporations using digital and traditional media.
Best for: real estate developers and law firms
PROS- The agency leverages a twenty-year SEO track record to optimise AI visibility.
- The agency provides expert crisis management and online reputation services.
76.0
08
Agency
FGS Global partners with influential leaders to navigate high-stakes moments. The agency combines strategic communications, policy advice and AI expertise.
76.0
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At tag, you're it
The Tag Experience is a Miami-based full-service PR agency. It operates at the intersection of corporate and lifestyle public relations.
Best for: Brands in technology, finance, and lifestyle sectors
PROS- The Tag Experience secures top-level media placements across print and broadcast.
- The agency leverages influencer creativity for digital brand storytelling campaigns.
74.0
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Strategic communications for the digital age
Wachsman supports entrepreneurs and risk-takers through storytelling.
Best for: PR and crisis management for established firms
PROS- Exceptional global media network
- Extensive crisis communications experience
CONS- High price point suited for larger enterprises
74.0
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best PR agencies in Miami?
Ketchum ranks first on Lister. Ketchum is the most awarded public relations agency of the decade. It creates change that matters for its clients and people.
What are the top 10 PR agencies in Miami?
1. Ketchum; 2. Ballantines PR; 3. Kreps PR & Marketing; 4. Zapwater Communications; 5. Schwartz Media Strategies; 6. Status Labs; 7. boardroomPR; 8. FGS Global; 9. The Tag Experience; 10. Wachsman.
Who are these PR agencies built for?
Ketchum says it is built for Brand and consumer campaigns, and Kreps PR & Marketing for luxury real estate and hospitality clients. Schwartz Media Strategies says it is built for Florida brands seeking integrated PR, and Status Labs for corporations and public figures needing digital reputation protection.
What should a buyer check before signing up?
Status Labs states that the agency only accepts clients whose goals are legitimate and facts it can stand behind. Those are the limits each agency publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.