Public Relations Firm Name Ideas
60 name ideas for a public relations firm, plus how the U.S. Census Bureau classifies this kind of business and where these businesses are most common.
Public Relations Firm name ideas
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Name words that fit, with their meanings
How a public relations firm is classified
For government statistics, tax forms and many licensing systems, a public relations firm usually falls under NAICS 541820: Public Relations Agencies.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in designing and implementing public relations campaigns. These campaigns are designed to promote the interests and image of their clients. Establishments providing lobbying, political consulting, or public relations consulting are included in this industry.
Businesses classified here include
- Lobbying services
- Lobbyists' offices
- Political consulting services
- Public relations agencies
- Public relations consulting services
- Public relations services
Definition and examples from the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS 541820), U.S. Census Bureau.
Public Relations Agencies in the U.S. by the numbers
Locations by number of employees nationwide
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022. Counts cover employer establishments (businesses with paid employees); self-employed owners without staff are not included. Small establishments with 1–4 employees include those that reported no paid employees in mid-March.
States with the most public relations agencies locations
- California 1,645 locations
- New York 962 locations
- Florida 594 locations
- District of Columbia 501 locations
- Texas 457 locations
- Illinois 351 locations
- Virginia 301 locations
- Georgia 281 locations
- Colorado 261 locations
- New Jersey 210 locations
Each state page shows local numbers and links to that state's official business registration offices.