
Karbo Communications: San Francisco Tech PR Profile
Karbo Communications is a San Francisco tech PR and digital marketing agency founded in 2001 by Julie Karbo, serving Apple, Snowflake, and Nvidia today.

Karbo Communications is a San Francisco tech PR and digital marketing agency founded in 2001 by Julie Karbo, serving Apple, Snowflake, and Nvidia today.

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Blanc & Otus is a San Francisco–based technology communications agency founded in 1985. Originally a subsidiary of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Blanc & Otus is now a continuing sub-brand within Burson following the July 2024 merger of BCW and Hill+Knowlton. The firm has shaped technology communications strategy for four decades.

Racepoint Global is a Boston-based earned-first communications agency founded in 2004 by industry pioneer Larry Weber, serving technology, healthcare, life sciences, and public policy clients.

Trevelino/Keller is the Atlanta-headquartered integrated PR, growth-marketing, and creative agency founded in 2003 by Dean Trevelino and Genna Keller. Nationally ranked across 12 industry segments. Acquired Marsden Marketing in July 2024 and is a HubSpot Platinum Partner.

Mission North (formerly Bateman Group) is the San Francisco strategic communications agency founded in 2003. Independent and employee-owned. Rebranded February 2020 under co-CEOs Bill Bourdon and Tyler Perry. Approximately 87 staff. Publishes the Brand Expectations Index. Launched a Physical Industries practice in September 2026.

InkHouse is one of the largest United States technology-specialty PR agencies. Founded 2007 in Waltham, Massachusetts by Beth Monaghan. Acquired by BerlinRosen Holdings (now Orchestra) in May 2023. CEO Jason Morris since November 2024. Approximately 140 staff across seven US cities.

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