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How Much Do Universities Spend on PR? 2026 Budget Study

The top 100 U.S. universities spend $400 million to $800 million per year on communications. Harvard operates 150 to 250 PR professionals. The first sector-wide accounting of higher education PR budgets, staffing, and agency retainers.

EPR Research · Aug 16, 2026

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How Much Does the Federal Government Spend on PR? The Federal Agency PR Spend Study 2026

Federal PR contracts under NAICS 541820 total $376.7 million across 201 vendors. The full federal communications market — including military recruitment, FDA campaigns, and HHS spending — runs into the billions. The first comprehensive public accounting of government PR spending. Updated August 2026.

EPR Editorial Team · May 8, 2026