GITNUXREPORT 2026

Communications Pr Industry Statistics

Top agencies still dominate with the top 250 PR firms holding 55% of US market share and crisis PR billings jumping 12% to $1.1 billion, yet the growth edge is shifting as boutique firms outpace networks by 7.1%. Follow how revenue leaders move and what is pressuring teams and budgets, from AI ethics concerns and data privacy compliance to the $45,000 average new client acquisition cost in 2023.

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Top 250 PR agencies hold 55% U.S. market share in 2023 billings

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Edelman leads global PR networks with $1.2 billion revenue in 2023, up 4%

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Weber Shandwick reported 6.2% growth to $900 million in 2023 U.S. fees

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Boutique PR firms grew 7.1% faster than networks in 2023 Europe

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68% client retention rate average for top PR agencies in 2023

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FleishmanHillard's healthcare practice billings hit $250 million in 2023

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Independent agencies captured 28% of new business wins in 2023 U.S.

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Ketchum's global revenue reached $650 million in 2023, 5.3% YoY growth

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42% of agencies reported profit margins of 15-20% in 2023

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MSL Group expanded APAC presence with 8% revenue growth to $400 million 2023

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Crisis PR billings surged 12% to $1.1 billion across agencies in 2023

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Hill+Knowlton Strategies tech practice grew 9% to $180 million in 2023

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Average new client acquisition cost for PR agencies was $45,000 in 2023

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Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) hit $500 million in 2023, post-merger synergies

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55% of top agencies offer integrated marketing services in 2023

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Golin's consumer PR revenue up 5.8% to $300 million in 2023

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Agency M&A activity rose 22% in 2023, 45 deals recorded

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APCO Worldwide financial PR fees: $120 million, 4.5% growth 2023

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37% of agencies benchmarked employee NPS at 65+ in 2023 surveys

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Ogilvy PR global billings $550 million in 2023, strong in LATAM

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Digital-only PR agencies grew billings 11% to $2.3 billion in 2023

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29% of PR agencies use subscription models for retainers in 2023

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Ruder Finn's ESG practice revenue: $80 million, up 14% in 2023

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Client satisfaction scores averaged 4.3/5 for top 50 agencies 2023

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HighWire PR leads tech comms with $75 million fees in 2023

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62% of Fortune 500 use Big 6 holding company agencies in 2023

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76% of PR professionals cite misinformation as top challenge in 2023 surveys

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Regulatory compliance issues affect 54% of PR campaigns in 2023, especially data privacy

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Budget cuts impacted 41% of agencies in 2023 amid economic slowdown

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AI ethics concerns raised by 69% of PR leaders for future campaigns

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58% predict sustainability reporting as mandatory by 2027, straining resources

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Talent skills gap in data analytics noted by 73% of agencies in 2023

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Geopolitical tensions disrupted 32% of international PR efforts in 2023

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65% foresee hybrid work models persisting, complicating team dynamics by 2025

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Measurement ROI proving difficult for 51% of PR pros in 2023

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Cybersecurity threats hit 27% of PR firms in 2023 data breaches

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44% expect inflation to curb client spending through 2025

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DEI backlash challenges noted by 39% in 2023 workplace surveys

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71% predict metaverse underperforms PR expectations by 2030

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Supply chain PR narratives strained for 36% of consumer brands in 2023

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53% cite algorithm changes hurting organic social reach in 2023

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Climate change disclosure pressures on 62% of corporate PR teams 2023

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48% anticipate Web3 hype cycle bust impacting tech PR by 2025

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Remote collaboration tools fail 29% of global teams in 2023 PR projects

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67% see fake news as persistent threat to credibility through 2030

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Vendor consolidation risks noted by 35% of in-house PR in 2023

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59% predict voice search optimization as new measurement hurdle by 2026

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Post-cookie tracking loss challenges 46% of digital PR attribution in 2023

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72% expect generative AI to disrupt 30% of routine PR tasks by 2027

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78% of PR campaigns in 2023 relied on digital channels, with social media at 55% usage rate among agencies

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Influencer partnerships in PR grew 28% YoY in 2023, accounting for 22% of campaign budgets

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65% of PR pros used AI tools for content creation in 2023, boosting efficiency by 40%

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TikTok adoption in corporate PR reached 41% in 2023, up from 15% in 2021

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Email newsletters drove 32% of PR media placements in 2023, per Cision data

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52% of B2B PR success measured via LinkedIn engagement metrics in 2023

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Video content in PR campaigns increased 45% in 2023, with YouTube views up 60%

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73% of PR agencies used SEO-optimized press releases in 2023, improving search rankings by 25%

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Podcast guesting featured in 38% of PR strategies in 2023, generating 2.5x more leads

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Instagram Reels contributed to 29% higher engagement in lifestyle PR in 2023

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61% of crises managed via Twitter/X in real-time in 2023, reducing response time to 2 hours avg

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User-generated content amplified PR reach by 4x in 2023 campaigns

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48% of PR budgets allocated to paid social ads in 2023, ROI at 3:1

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VR/AR used in 12% of experiential PR events in 2023, engagement up 55%

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LinkedIn Live sessions drove 35% of B2B thought leadership in 2023

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67% of PR measurement now sentiment analysis via AI in 2023, accuracy 92%

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Threads app integrated into 18% of PR social strategies by late 2023

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Email open rates for PR newsletters averaged 28% in 2023, vs 20% industry avg

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54% of Gen Z influencers partnered in PR for authenticity in 2023

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Web3/NFTs featured in 9% of tech PR campaigns in 2023, buzz up 70%

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YouTube Shorts boosted PR video views by 80% in 2023 short-form trend

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76% of PR pros prioritize mobile-first content in 2023

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Discord communities used by 15% of gaming PR in 2023 for fan engagement

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42% increase in PR chatbot usage for stakeholder queries in 2023

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Metaverse events in PR reached 5% adoption in 2023, immersion scores 4.2/5

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The U.S. PR industry employed 223,000 professionals in 2023, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022 amid talent shortages

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Globally, the PR workforce totals 4.2 million in 2023, with 28% identifying as freelancers or consultants

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In the UK, PR employment grew to 82,000 in 2023, up 1.8% YoY, with 55% women in the sector

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U.S. PR specialists median annual wage was $68,610 in 2023, 15% higher than national average

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62% of PR professionals worldwide report burnout as a major issue in 2023 surveys

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India's PR workforce expanded to 150,000 in 2023, growing 12% from digital agency hires

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In-house PR roles in Europe increased by 3.4% to 120,000 in 2023, per EACD data

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45% of U.S. PR agencies faced talent retention challenges in 2023, with turnover at 22%

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Australia's PR professionals numbered 25,000 in 2023, with 40% under 35 years old

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Global PR diversity: only 12% non-white executives in top agencies as of 2023

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Canada's PR employment hit 35,000 in 2023, up 4.2% with bilingual skills in demand

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71% of PR pros hold bachelor's degrees, 18% master's in 2023 global survey

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South Africa's PR workforce is 18,000 strong in 2023, with 6% growth from BEE initiatives

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U.S. entry-level PR salaries averaged $52,000 in 2023, 8% increase YoY

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34% of global PR roles are now hybrid/remote post-2023, per Gartner

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Brazil PR professionals total 42,000 in 2023, with 25% growth in last 5 years

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UK's senior PR execs earn £85,000 median in 2023, up 5% from inflation adjustments

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52% of PR workforce globally is millennial generation in 2023

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Germany's PR employment at 28,000 in 2023, with 3.1% rise from automotive sector

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Singapore PR pros number 8,500 in 2023, 7% uptick from APAC hub status

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France's PR sector employs 22,000, with 60% women, steady in 2023

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67% of U.S. PR agencies hiring interns in 2023 faced 30% no-show rates

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Global PR freelance rates averaged $150/hour in 2023 for seniors

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The average U.S. PR agency has 45 employees in 2023, up from 40 in 2020

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The global public relations (PR) market size was valued at USD 88.25 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 129.00 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030

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In the United States, the PR industry generated $12.5 billion in revenue in 2023, with a year-over-year increase of 5.2% driven by digital PR services

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Asia-Pacific PR market is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030, fueled by rapid urbanization and digital adoption in countries like China and India

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The U.S. PR and communications industry saw a 4% revenue growth in 2022, reaching $14.2 billion, primarily from corporate communications segments

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Europe's PR market was valued at €12.3 billion in 2023, with digital PR accounting for 35% of total spending

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The PR software market, a subset of communications PR, reached $15.4 billion globally in 2023 and is forecasted to grow at 14.2% CAGR through 2030 due to AI integration

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In 2023, the healthcare PR segment grew by 7.8% to $2.1 billion in the U.S., driven by post-pandemic reputation management needs

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Global PR market share held by North America was 40% in 2022, amounting to $35.3 billion

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The technology PR sector in the U.S. expanded by 6.5% in 2023 to $1.8 billion, supported by tech giants' crisis communications

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Latin America's PR industry revenue hit $1.2 billion in 2023, with a 5.4% CAGR projected to 2028 due to emerging markets

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Middle East PR market grew 8.2% in 2023 to $1.5 billion, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia's diversification efforts

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Consumer goods PR in Europe reached €2.4 billion in 2023, up 4.1% from prior year amid sustainability campaigns

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Australia's PR industry revenue was AUD 2.1 billion in 2023, growing at 3.9% YoY with focus on influencer partnerships

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India's PR market valued at INR 1,200 crore in 2023, expected to reach INR 2,500 crore by 2028 at 15.8% CAGR

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Canada's PR sector generated CAD 1.8 billion in 2023, with 5.7% growth from multicultural communications

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The financial services PR market in the UK hit £1.1 billion in 2023, rising 4.3% due to regulatory changes

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South Korea's PR industry reached KRW 1.5 trillion in 2023, up 7.2% driven by K-pop and entertainment PR

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Brazil's PR market was BRL 4.2 billion in 2023, with 6.1% growth from agribusiness communications

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Singapore PR revenue stood at SGD 450 million in 2023, growing 5.9% via fintech PR boom

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South Africa's PR industry valued at ZAR 3.2 billion in 2023, up 4.8% post-economic recovery

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The global PR market is projected to reach $107.5 billion by 2027, with digital channels contributing 45% of growth

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U.S. agency PR billings increased 3.2% to $6.4 billion in 2023, per O'Dwyer's rankings

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China's PR market hit CNY 45 billion in 2023, with 9.5% CAGR expected to 2028 from e-commerce PR

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Japan's PR industry revenue was JPY 800 billion in 2023, growing 4.2% amid corporate governance focus

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Mexico's PR sector reached MXN 12 billion in 2023, up 5.6% from tourism recovery

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 15, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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PR budgets and talent pipelines keep shifting fast, and the 2023 snapshot is already more telling than it looks at first glance. Top 250 agencies commanded 55% of US market share by billings, while independent firms captured 28% of new business wins, and crisis PR alone jumped 12% to $1.1 billion. We pull together the most useful Communications PR industry statistics on agency performance, workforce realities, digital measurement, and the pressure points that are reshaping how PR gets bought, measured, and trusted.

Key Takeaways

Top 250 PR agencies hold 55% U.S. market share in 2023 billings
Edelman leads global PR networks with $1.2 billion revenue in 2023, up 4%
Weber Shandwick reported 6.2% growth to $900 million in 2023 U.S. fees
76% of PR professionals cite misinformation as top challenge in 2023 surveys
Regulatory compliance issues affect 54% of PR campaigns in 2023, especially data privacy
Budget cuts impacted 41% of agencies in 2023 amid economic slowdown
78% of PR campaigns in 2023 relied on digital channels, with social media at 55% usage rate among agencies
Influencer partnerships in PR grew 28% YoY in 2023, accounting for 22% of campaign budgets
65% of PR pros used AI tools for content creation in 2023, boosting efficiency by 40%
The U.S. PR industry employed 223,000 professionals in 2023, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022 amid talent shortages
Globally, the PR workforce totals 4.2 million in 2023, with 28% identifying as freelancers or consultants
In the UK, PR employment grew to 82,000 in 2023, up 1.8% YoY, with 55% women in the sector
The global public relations (PR) market size was valued at USD 88.25 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 129.00 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030
In the United States, the PR industry generated $12.5 billion in revenue in 2023, with a year-over-year increase of 5.2% driven by digital PR services
Asia-Pacific PR market is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030, fueled by rapid urbanization and digital adoption in countries like China and India

PR agency revenue grew amid tighter budgets, digital demand, and rising AI and crisis pressure in 2023.

Agency Performance

1Top 250 PR agencies hold 55% U.S. market share in 2023 billings

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2Edelman leads global PR networks with $1.2 billion revenue in 2023, up 4%

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3Weber Shandwick reported 6.2% growth to $900 million in 2023 U.S. fees

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4Boutique PR firms grew 7.1% faster than networks in 2023 Europe

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568% client retention rate average for top PR agencies in 2023

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6FleishmanHillard's healthcare practice billings hit $250 million in 2023

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7Independent agencies captured 28% of new business wins in 2023 U.S.

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8Ketchum's global revenue reached $650 million in 2023, 5.3% YoY growth

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942% of agencies reported profit margins of 15-20% in 2023

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10MSL Group expanded APAC presence with 8% revenue growth to $400 million 2023

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11Crisis PR billings surged 12% to $1.1 billion across agencies in 2023

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12Hill+Knowlton Strategies tech practice grew 9% to $180 million in 2023

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13Average new client acquisition cost for PR agencies was $45,000 in 2023

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14Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) hit $500 million in 2023, post-merger synergies

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1555% of top agencies offer integrated marketing services in 2023

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16Golin's consumer PR revenue up 5.8% to $300 million in 2023

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17Agency M&A activity rose 22% in 2023, 45 deals recorded

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18APCO Worldwide financial PR fees: $120 million, 4.5% growth 2023

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1937% of agencies benchmarked employee NPS at 65+ in 2023 surveys

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20Ogilvy PR global billings $550 million in 2023, strong in LATAM

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21Digital-only PR agencies grew billings 11% to $2.3 billion in 2023

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2229% of PR agencies use subscription models for retainers in 2023

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23Ruder Finn's ESG practice revenue: $80 million, up 14% in 2023

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24Client satisfaction scores averaged 4.3/5 for top 50 agencies 2023

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25HighWire PR leads tech comms with $75 million fees in 2023

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2662% of Fortune 500 use Big 6 holding company agencies in 2023

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Agency Performance Interpretation

While the big networks flex their billion-dollar muscles and boutique shops sprint ahead in Europe, the real story is an industry wide race to prove its worth, where a 4.3/5 client rating and a $45,000 cost to land a new one are the true metrics separating the comfortably dominant from the nervously ambitious.

Challenges & Future Outlook

176% of PR professionals cite misinformation as top challenge in 2023 surveys

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2Regulatory compliance issues affect 54% of PR campaigns in 2023, especially data privacy

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3Budget cuts impacted 41% of agencies in 2023 amid economic slowdown

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4AI ethics concerns raised by 69% of PR leaders for future campaigns

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558% predict sustainability reporting as mandatory by 2027, straining resources

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6Talent skills gap in data analytics noted by 73% of agencies in 2023

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7Geopolitical tensions disrupted 32% of international PR efforts in 2023

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865% foresee hybrid work models persisting, complicating team dynamics by 2025

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9Measurement ROI proving difficult for 51% of PR pros in 2023

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10Cybersecurity threats hit 27% of PR firms in 2023 data breaches

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1144% expect inflation to curb client spending through 2025

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12DEI backlash challenges noted by 39% in 2023 workplace surveys

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1371% predict metaverse underperforms PR expectations by 2030

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14Supply chain PR narratives strained for 36% of consumer brands in 2023

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1553% cite algorithm changes hurting organic social reach in 2023

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16Climate change disclosure pressures on 62% of corporate PR teams 2023

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1748% anticipate Web3 hype cycle bust impacting tech PR by 2025

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18Remote collaboration tools fail 29% of global teams in 2023 PR projects

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1967% see fake news as persistent threat to credibility through 2030

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20Vendor consolidation risks noted by 35% of in-house PR in 2023

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2159% predict voice search optimization as new measurement hurdle by 2026

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22Post-cookie tracking loss challenges 46% of digital PR attribution in 2023

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2372% expect generative AI to disrupt 30% of routine PR tasks by 2027

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Challenges & Future Outlook Interpretation

Today's PR professional is caught in a perfect storm where the truth is besieged by misinformation, the rulebook is being rewritten by regulators and AI, and the budget to deal with it all is shrinking faster than a cheap suit in the rain.

Employment & Workforce

1The U.S. PR industry employed 223,000 professionals in 2023, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022 amid talent shortages

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2Globally, the PR workforce totals 4.2 million in 2023, with 28% identifying as freelancers or consultants

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3In the UK, PR employment grew to 82,000 in 2023, up 1.8% YoY, with 55% women in the sector

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4U.S. PR specialists median annual wage was $68,610 in 2023, 15% higher than national average

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562% of PR professionals worldwide report burnout as a major issue in 2023 surveys

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6India's PR workforce expanded to 150,000 in 2023, growing 12% from digital agency hires

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7In-house PR roles in Europe increased by 3.4% to 120,000 in 2023, per EACD data

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845% of U.S. PR agencies faced talent retention challenges in 2023, with turnover at 22%

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9Australia's PR professionals numbered 25,000 in 2023, with 40% under 35 years old

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10Global PR diversity: only 12% non-white executives in top agencies as of 2023

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11Canada's PR employment hit 35,000 in 2023, up 4.2% with bilingual skills in demand

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1271% of PR pros hold bachelor's degrees, 18% master's in 2023 global survey

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13South Africa's PR workforce is 18,000 strong in 2023, with 6% growth from BEE initiatives

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14U.S. entry-level PR salaries averaged $52,000 in 2023, 8% increase YoY

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1534% of global PR roles are now hybrid/remote post-2023, per Gartner

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16Brazil PR professionals total 42,000 in 2023, with 25% growth in last 5 years

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17UK's senior PR execs earn £85,000 median in 2023, up 5% from inflation adjustments

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1852% of PR workforce globally is millennial generation in 2023

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19Germany's PR employment at 28,000 in 2023, with 3.1% rise from automotive sector

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20Singapore PR pros number 8,500 in 2023, 7% uptick from APAC hub status

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21France's PR sector employs 22,000, with 60% women, steady in 2023

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2267% of U.S. PR agencies hiring interns in 2023 faced 30% no-show rates

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23Global PR freelance rates averaged $150/hour in 2023 for seniors

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24The average U.S. PR agency has 45 employees in 2023, up from 40 in 2020

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Employment & Workforce Interpretation

Despite commanding higher-than-average pay and expanding globally, the PR industry finds itself in a high-stakes paradox: it's burning out its majority-millennial, increasingly freelance workforce while desperately trying to retain them in a landscape rife with no-show interns and a glaring lack of diversity at the top.

Market Size & Growth

1The global public relations (PR) market size was valued at USD 88.25 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 129.00 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030

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2In the United States, the PR industry generated $12.5 billion in revenue in 2023, with a year-over-year increase of 5.2% driven by digital PR services

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3Asia-Pacific PR market is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030, fueled by rapid urbanization and digital adoption in countries like China and India

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4The U.S. PR and communications industry saw a 4% revenue growth in 2022, reaching $14.2 billion, primarily from corporate communications segments

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5Europe's PR market was valued at €12.3 billion in 2023, with digital PR accounting for 35% of total spending

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6The PR software market, a subset of communications PR, reached $15.4 billion globally in 2023 and is forecasted to grow at 14.2% CAGR through 2030 due to AI integration

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7In 2023, the healthcare PR segment grew by 7.8% to $2.1 billion in the U.S., driven by post-pandemic reputation management needs

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8Global PR market share held by North America was 40% in 2022, amounting to $35.3 billion

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9The technology PR sector in the U.S. expanded by 6.5% in 2023 to $1.8 billion, supported by tech giants' crisis communications

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10Latin America's PR industry revenue hit $1.2 billion in 2023, with a 5.4% CAGR projected to 2028 due to emerging markets

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11Middle East PR market grew 8.2% in 2023 to $1.5 billion, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia's diversification efforts

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12Consumer goods PR in Europe reached €2.4 billion in 2023, up 4.1% from prior year amid sustainability campaigns

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13Australia's PR industry revenue was AUD 2.1 billion in 2023, growing at 3.9% YoY with focus on influencer partnerships

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14India's PR market valued at INR 1,200 crore in 2023, expected to reach INR 2,500 crore by 2028 at 15.8% CAGR

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15Canada's PR sector generated CAD 1.8 billion in 2023, with 5.7% growth from multicultural communications

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16The financial services PR market in the UK hit £1.1 billion in 2023, rising 4.3% due to regulatory changes

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17South Korea's PR industry reached KRW 1.5 trillion in 2023, up 7.2% driven by K-pop and entertainment PR

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18Brazil's PR market was BRL 4.2 billion in 2023, with 6.1% growth from agribusiness communications

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19Singapore PR revenue stood at SGD 450 million in 2023, growing 5.9% via fintech PR boom

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20South Africa's PR industry valued at ZAR 3.2 billion in 2023, up 4.8% post-economic recovery

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21The global PR market is projected to reach $107.5 billion by 2027, with digital channels contributing 45% of growth

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22U.S. agency PR billings increased 3.2% to $6.4 billion in 2023, per O'Dwyer's rankings

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23China's PR market hit CNY 45 billion in 2023, with 9.5% CAGR expected to 2028 from e-commerce PR

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24Japan's PR industry revenue was JPY 800 billion in 2023, growing 4.2% amid corporate governance focus

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25Mexico's PR sector reached MXN 12 billion in 2023, up 5.6% from tourism recovery

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The PR industry, with its relentless growth from Silicon Valley to Singapore, is expertly narrating its own success story, proving that in an age of digital noise and global crises, the business of shaping perception has become one of the world's most valuable and strategically essential crafts.

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cprn.com
Reference 16
PRCA
prca.org.uk
prca.org.uk
Reference 17
KPRASSOCIATION
kprassociation.or.kr
kprassociation.or.kr
Reference 18
ABRAPR
abrapr.com.br
abrapr.com.br
Reference 19
SPRC
sprc.org.sg
sprc.org.sg
Reference 20
PRISA
prisa.co.za
prisa.co.za
Reference 21
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 22
CIPRA
cipra.org.cn
cipra.org.cn
Reference 23
JAPR
japr.or.jp
japr.or.jp
Reference 24
ALP
alp.com.mx
alp.com.mx
Reference 25
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov

Reference 26
CIPR
cipr.co.uk
cipr.co.uk
Reference 27
PRCOUNCIL
prcouncil.net
prcouncil.net
Reference 28
PRCAI
prcai.org
prcai.org
Reference 29
EACD
eacd.eu
eacd.eu
Reference 30
PRSA
prsa.org
prsa.org
Reference 31
APRI
apri.com.au
apri.com.au
Reference 32
PRIMEGROUP
primegroup.com
primegroup.com
Reference 33
CPRA-ACRPC
cpra-acrpc.org
cpra-acrpc.org
Reference 34
USCANNENBERG
uscannenberg.org
uscannenberg.org
Reference 35
NACEWEB
naceweb.org
naceweb.org
Reference 36
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
Reference 37
MARKETINGWEEK
marketingweek.com
marketingweek.com
Reference 38
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 39
DPMA
dpma.de
dpma.de
Reference 40
SYNTEC-RP
syntec-rp.fr
syntec-rp.fr
Reference 41
UPWORK
upwork.com
upwork.com
Reference 42
INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
influencermarketinghub.com
influencermarketinghub.com
Reference 43
HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
Reference 44
SOCIALMEDIAEXAMINER
socialmediaexaminer.com
socialmediaexaminer.com
Reference 45
CISION
cision.com
cision.com
Reference 46
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
Reference 47
WYZOWL
wyzowl.com
wyzowl.com
Reference 48
SEMRUSH
semrush.com
semrush.com
Reference 49
BUZZSPROUT
buzzsprout.com
buzzsprout.com
Reference 50
LATER
later.com
later.com
Reference 51
MELTWATER
meltwater.com
meltwater.com
Reference 52
BAZAARVOICE
bazaarvoice.com
bazaarvoice.com
Reference 53
ADWEEK
adweek.com
adweek.com
Reference 54
EVENTMARKETER
eventmarketer.com
eventmarketer.com
Reference 55
BRANDWATCH
brandwatch.com
brandwatch.com
Reference 56
SOCIALBAKERS
socialbakers.com
socialbakers.com
Reference 57
MAILCHIMP
mailchimp.com
mailchimp.com
Reference 58
ASA
asa.org.uk
asa.org.uk
Reference 59
COINDESK
coindesk.com
coindesk.com
Reference 60
TUBEFILTER
tubefilter.com
tubefilter.com
Reference 61
THINKWITHGOOGLE
thinkwithgoogle.com
thinkwithgoogle.com
Reference 62
NEWZOO
newzoo.com
newzoo.com
Reference 63
DRIFT
drift.com
drift.com
Reference 64
DECENTRALAND
decentraland.org
decentraland.org
Reference 65
HOLMESREPORT
holmesreport.com
holmesreport.com
Reference 66
PROVOKE
provoke.media
provoke.media
Reference 67
WINMO
winmo.com
winmo.com
Reference 68
PROVOKEMEDIA
provokemedia.com
provokemedia.com
Reference 69
AGENCYANALYTICS
agencyanalytics.com
agencyanalytics.com
Reference 70
PUBLICISGROUPE
publicisgroupe.com
publicisgroupe.com
Reference 71
CRISISMANAGEMENT
crisismanagement.com
crisismanagement.com
Reference 72
MARKETINGPROFS
marketingprofs.com
marketingprofs.com
Reference 73
WPP
wpp.com
wpp.com
Reference 74
FOLEY
foley.com
foley.com
Reference 75
LOWEPR
lowepr.com
lowepr.com
Reference 76
DELIGHTED
delighted.com
delighted.com
Reference 77
DIGIDAY
digiday.com
digiday.com
Reference 78
SUBSCRIPTIONINSIDER
subscriptioninsider.com
subscriptioninsider.com
Reference 79
CLIENTMONITOR
clientmonitor.com
clientmonitor.com
Reference 80
COMSCORE
comscore.com
comscore.com
Reference 81
IABC
iabc.com
iabc.com
Reference 82
EDELMAN
edelman.com
edelman.com
Reference 83
GREENBIZ
greenbiz.com
greenbiz.com
Reference 84
IPR
ipr.org.uk
ipr.org.uk
Reference 85
GEOPOLITICALMONITOR
geopoliticalmonitor.com
geopoliticalmonitor.com
Reference 86
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 87
AMECORG
amecorg.com
amecorg.com
Reference 88
CSOONLINE
csoonline.com
csoonline.com
Reference 89
SHRM
shrm.org
shrm.org
Reference 90
SUPPLYCHAINDIVE
supplychaindive.com
supplychaindive.com
Reference 91
SOCIALMEDIA TODAY
socialmedia today.com
socialmedia today.com
Reference 92
CDP
cdp.net
cdp.net
Reference 93
CBINSIGHTS
cbinsights.com
cbinsights.com
Reference 94
SLACK
slack.com
slack.com
Reference 95
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 96
SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL
searchenginejournal.com
searchenginejournal.com
Reference 97
IAB
iab.com
iab.com