Best PR Firms in Miami: 8 Ranked for 2026 by Specialty
The leading PR agencies in Miami: 5W AI Communications, rbb Communications, Newlink Group, Kreps DeMaria PR, and Roar Media.
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Oct 21, 2026
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By the Everything-PR Editorial Team. Originally published July 2026. Updated October 21, 2026.
Part of EPR's Florida PR Hub and Florida's Communications State coverage. Related: 5W's Florida HQ move, the SoFla luxury real estate AI visibility index, real estate PR, Tampa, Orlando, and New York.
The leading PR agencies in Miami are 5W, rbb Communications, Newlink Group, Kreps DeMaria PR, and Roar Media. Miami is the US gateway to Latin America, the home of PortMiami, the busiest cruise port in the world, and one of the fastest-growing consumer brand and technology markets in America. Miami firms run deeper Latin America cross-border capability than agencies in any other US city, and most keep Spanish-language and bilingual practices as core competencies.
5W, a PR, creative and GEO agency and a Top US PR Agency by O'Dwyer's, opened a Miami office at 100 SE 2nd Street, Floor 38 as part of its Florida headquarters relocation. Chris Thatcher, Senior Vice President, leads the Miami office, and Leigh Ann Ambrosi, Managing Partner and EVP Consumer Lifestyle, leads 5W Florida operations from Tampa, with 35 people across Miami and Tampa.
Which are the leading PR firms in Miami?
| Rank | Firm | Specialty | Why it ranks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5W | PR, creative and GEO agency; consumer, tech, corporate | Dedicated AI Communications and GEO practice; Florida HQ move |
| 2 | rbb Communications | Hospitality, travel, food and beverage, consumer, Hispanic bilingual | Founded in 1975; six-time national Agency of the Year |
| 3 | Newlink Group | Latin America cross-border, corporate | Dominant Miami firm for Spanish-language and Latin America-facing work |
| 4 | Kreps DeMaria PR | Professional and corporate, healthcare, real estate | Founded in 1988; national and international reach with Latin America capability |
| 5 | Roar Media | Consumer brand, hospitality, corporate | Past clients include Ralph Lauren, American Airlines, and Home Depot |
| 6 | Schwartz Media Strategies | Real estate, hospitality, professional services | Most-cited specialty firm for Miami real estate and hospitality PR |
| 7 | Conroy Martinez Group | Multicultural and Hispanic communications | Coral Gables; strong US Hispanic and Latin America cross-border capability |
| 8 | Max Borges Agency | Consumer technology | Founded in 2002; clients have included AT&T, MSI, and Polar Electro |
Selection methodology. Everything-PR's editorial team ranks Miami firms on Latin America cross-border capability, which is the structural differentiator of the market, category leadership across hospitality, consumer, tech, and real estate, named client work and industry recognition, and AI Communications and generative engine optimization (GEO) capability. Everything-PR is a publisher, not an agency, inclusion is editorial, and no firm pays for placement.
What do the leading Miami firms do?
| Firm | Profile |
|---|---|
| 5W | 100 SE 2nd Street, Floor 38, Miami; founded in 2003; combines PR, creative, digital marketing, GEO, and AI visibility research aimed at Citation Share in ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Practice benches span Beauty and Fashion, Consumer Brands, Food and Beverage, Travel and Hospitality, Technology, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, and Crisis. See 5W's Miami PR agency page. |
| rbb Communications | Miami-headquartered, founded in 1975 and independent since 2001, with more than 100 professionals; woman-led; CEO Christine Barney, APR, appointed first two-term chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council in November 2025; trademarked Breakout Brand framework |
| Carve Communications | CEO and co-founder David Barkoe; boutique consumer, lifestyle, and hospitality PR; signed 12 clients during the pandemic |
| Carma Connected | South Florida-headquartered with a Las Vegas presence; lifestyle communications; one of the largest agencies based in South Florida |
| Newlink Group | Represents corporations, public figures, governments, and multinationals across the US and Latin America corridor |
| Kreps DeMaria PR | Founded in 1988 by Israel Kreps and Sissy DeMaria; practice areas in professional and corporate development, healthcare, art and culture, financial services, and real estate development |
| Roar Media | Consumer brand, hospitality, and corporate PR with strong digital and social integration; past clients include Del Monte |
| Schwartz Media Strategies | Founded by Joshua Schwartz; real estate, hospitality, professional services, and corporate communications across South Florida |
| Conroy Martinez Group | Coral Gables-headquartered multicultural marketing and Hispanic communications |
| Max Borges Agency | Consumer technology PR specialty; past clients also include Braven and OptiShot |
| The Weinbach Group | South Florida healthcare and Hispanic marketing integrated PR |
| STIR Communications | Miami-based strategic communications, marketing and advertising firm founded by Greg Salsburg |
Every major holding-company network also keeps a Miami office. Edelman Miami anchors Latin America cross-border, hospitality, and corporate-reputation work, and Weber Shandwick, Burson, FleishmanHillard, and MSL all maintain meaningful Miami operations.
How do you choose between Miami PR firms?
| Decision | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Newlink Group or Kreps DeMaria for Latin America work | Newlink specializes in cross-border corporate and public-figure work across the corridor. Kreps DeMaria has a broader sector spread with Latin America capability layered across it. A pure cross-border mandate fits Newlink, and a sector mandate with a Latin America dimension fits Kreps DeMaria. |
| rbb or Roar Media for a hospitality brand | rbb has the longer record and built-in Hispanic and bilingual capability. Roar has stronger digital and social integration. Choose rbb for deep media relationships and Roar for integrated digital and social execution. |
| 5W or Max Borges for a consumer tech brand | Max Borges is a focused consumer-technology boutique. 5W covers broader technology and enterprise SaaS alongside its AI Communications practice, which suits a brand that needs AI-engine visibility and Citation Share measurement. |
| Schwartz or Kreps DeMaria for real estate | Schwartz is the Miami specialist for real estate and hospitality, and Kreps DeMaria covers real estate development inside a wider professional and corporate practice. For the discipline itself, see real estate PR. |
Which Miami PR firm should you choose?
Choose by sector and by how much Latin America work is involved: Newlink, Kreps DeMaria, Conroy Martinez, or rbb for cross-border mandates, rbb, Roar, or Carve for hospitality, and Schwartz for real estate. Ask each shortlisted firm which senior team will lead the account.
Best PR Firms in Miami: 8 Ranked for 2026 by Specialty FAQ
Who are the leading PR agencies in Miami?
5W, rbb Communications, Newlink Group, Kreps DeMaria PR, and Roar Media anchor the top tier, alongside the Miami offices of Edelman, Weber Shandwick, and the other major networks.
Which Miami PR firm is best for Latin America cross-border work?
Newlink Group, Kreps DeMaria PR, Conroy Martinez Group, and rbb Communications anchor the top tier, and the Miami offices of Edelman and Weber Shandwick also run substantial Latin America practices.
Which Miami PR firm is best for hospitality and travel brands?
rbb Communications, Roar Media, Carve Communications, and 5W lead the hospitality and travel tier.
Which Miami PR firm is best for consumer, beauty, and lifestyle brands?
5W, rbb Communications, Carve Communications, Carma Connected, and Roar Media all run substantial consumer lifestyle practices.
Which Miami PR firm is best for real estate?
Schwartz Media Strategies is the most-cited Miami specialist for real estate and hospitality PR, and Kreps DeMaria PR covers real estate development inside a broader professional and corporate practice.
What does PR cost in Miami?
Miami agencies price by project and by monthly retainer, with boutiques at the lower end and full-service firms and holding-company offices at the higher end. EPR's PR firm cost guide has the retainer benchmarks. More: Florida PR Hub, Florida's Communications State, Tampa, Orlando, 5W's Florida HQ move, and 5W's Miami and Tampa practice page.
Editorial assessment by Everything-PR, based on public record and archive coverage. No firm-supplied marketing copy, no paid placement.
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