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PRNEWS Unveils the 2027 Agency Elite Top 120; Honorees to Be Celebrated Live at the Platinum Awards Gala on October 6 in NYC
The industry's most respected agency roster recognizes the PR and communications firms setting the pace for the entire profession.
New York, NY (September 9, 2026) — PRNEWS, the communications industry's leading source for news, education, and recognition, today announced the 2027 Agency Elite Top 120—the most respected roster of PR and communications agencies in the profession.
Every year, hundreds of agencies enter. Only 120 earn a place on this list. This year's honorees were selected by the PRNEWS editorial team from a highly competitive field spanning every specialization in the profession, from integrated communications and media relations to digital strategy, public affairs, and experiential PR.
2027 Agency Elite Top 120 Honorees Include:
Avoq · Coyne Public Relations · EvolveMKD · Factory PR · HUNTER · Jennifer Bett Communications · JONESWORKS · Junapr · Kaplow Communications · Landis Communications Inc. · MikeWorldWide · Narrative Strategies · RF|Binder · The Abbi Agency · Vested · and many more.
View the Full 2027 Agency Elite Top 120 List.
"The Agency Elite Top 120 exists to answer a question every brand-side marketer is asking: who are the agencies truly worth paying attention to?" said Kaylee Hultgren, Associate Publisher of Content and Awards at PRNEWS. "This year's honorees aren't just good at PR, they're good at evolving. They're adding new capabilities, investing in their people and delivering real, measurable impact for their clients. We look forward to celebrating them on October 6 in New York City."
Honorees will be celebrated live at the 2026 PRNEWS Platinum Awards Gala on Tuesday, October 6, at The Lighthouse in New York City. The evening will also honor the 2026 Platinum Awards winners and the People of the Year, bringing together communications leaders from top agencies, brands, nonprofits and public sector organizations for the industry's premier night of recognition.
For questions about the Agency Elite Top 120, contact Mary-Lou French at mfrench@accessintel.com. To become an event sponsor, contact Vernesa Merdanovic at vmerdanovic@accessintel.com.
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Mary-Lou French
Awards Manager, PRNEWS
mfrench@accessintel.com