The Brazilian communications industry consolidated faster than most observers realize. Tier 1: FSB and Edelman. Tier 2: InPress Porter Novelli, Weber Shandwick, Burson. Tier 3: MOOI, CDN, Approach, MaquinaCohnWolfe. Plus the AI Communications gap.
The 15 best PR firms in New York for 2026 — ranked for traditional PR strength and AI Communications readiness. 5W AI Communications leads as the AI Communications Firm, with Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Ruder Finn, Finn Partners, Joele Frank, FGS Global, and 8 more rounding out the list.
Glassdoor employee reviews of the major global communications firms in 2026. Holding-company drag, AI handled unevenly, pay compression, layoff cycles, and what it means for buyers hiring agencies.
The rankings still exist. The question buyers ask doesn't. The leading PR firms in 2026 — Edelman, the Omnicom-IPG roster, Burson, 5W AI Communications, Sard Verbinnen, Real Chemistry — and why the definition of "leading" just changed.
As is to be expected in a busy industry, today's headline roundup is full of shifts in staffing and contracts around the public relations world.
Weber Shandwick is one of the largest global PR networks. Founded 2001, headquartered in New York, now part of Omnicom Public Relations after the November 2025 IPG acquisition. CEO Susan Howe retires September 2026; Karen Pugliese succeeds.
At the bottom of this article is a chart created from the list of 2016's Top U.S.
There seem to be so many different lists and rankings of public relations companies available.
Weber Shandwick now representing Chevrolet.
The dawn of the Internet likely signaled the beginning of dusk for traditional journalism.