Imre: Healthcare and Life Sciences Marketing Agency Profile

Originally published June 2026. Updated October 14, 2026.

What is Imre?

Imre, styled imre, is a New York healthcare and life sciences marketing agency that Dave Imre founded in Baltimore in 1993. It describes itself as an independent, private equity backed agency of record for pharmaceutical, biotech, wellness and consumer brands, and its roots are in public relations.

How did Imre grow?

A 2026 company profile says its first national client was Home Depot and that it took its first outside capital, from RLH Equity Partners, in 2021 when it had more than 220 people. It says MM+M named it Independent Agency of the Year with PE backing in 2022 and Midsize Agency of the Year in 2023, and that it ranked on the 2024 MM+M Agency 100 and among O'Dwyer's PR firms by the agency's account. A 2024 CB Insights item listed an additional Los Angeles office, which later releases do not.

Who leads Imre?

PRNewswire reported on March 10, 2026 that Imre appointed Fred Hickman III, who has 19 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience, as executive vice president and group account lead to run account services as it scales an accelerated launch model. A data provider lists Dave Imre as executive chairman and a former PR Council director. EPR's earlier profile said Ryan Mitchell was promoted to chief of staff, which was not confirmed.

What does Imre do?

The agency describes brand strategy, creative, social, media, omnichannel marketing and analytics, plus an AI visibility offering that includes a proprietary AI Visibility Score. EPR's healthcare PR section covers its category.

Which clients has Imre worked with?

The agency describes launch and lifecycle healthcare and wellness brands without publishing a full client list. EPR's earlier profile named AstraZeneca, John Deere, Marriott, Patagonia, PepsiCo, Toyota, Zoetis and others as historical consumer and corporate clients, which could not be verified here.

How does Imre compare with other healthcare agencies?

Imre is a mid-sized independent healthcare creative agency, so compare it with LAZAR, Ruder Finn and Edelman, and see the PR agency profiles directory.

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