Impact PR & Communications Ranked Top US PR Firm in National Industry Ranking

Impact PR & Communications, an award-winning public relations and marketing agency based in New York's Hudson Valley, has been ranked the #1 PR and communications firm in the United States according to CommPRO's August 2025 industry ranking. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the agency and reflects broader changes in how businesses select communications partners, with clients increasingly looking beyond traditional big-city firms.

The ranking, calculated through a weighted analysis of key indicators from businesses seeking communications partners using CommunicationsMatch agency search data, represents a shift in the industry landscape. Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications, noted that achieving the top spot alongside respected agencies from major metropolitan areas demonstrates that the agency's purpose-driven approach and focus on measurable business results are gaining national influence.

Fay Shapiro, publisher of CommPRO, emphasized that the monthly rankings highlight remarkable changes across the communications industry, with clients expanding their search beyond traditional big-city firms and opening the door for a more diverse and competitive agency landscape. This trend is further supported by data showing nearly three-quarters of a million searches on CommunicationsMatch, indicating that regionally-based agencies with deep community roots can achieve national traction.

Simon Erskine Locke, founder and CEO of CommunicationsMatch, observed that clients are increasingly seeking agencies based not only on communications expertise but also on cultural fit, suggesting that "one size does not fit all" in the modern PR landscape. The agency's client portfolio includes banks and credit unions, financial advisors, real estate developers, food and beverage brands, tourism destinations, and nonprofit organizations, demonstrating its diverse capabilities across multiple sectors.

Beyond this national recognition, Impact PR & Communications has received multiple industry accolades, including being nominated as one of 47 MWBE businesses achieving extraordinary success through The Business Council of New York's MWBE Awards in 2025. The agency was also named the U.S. Small Business Administration's "Top Women-Run Workplace" in the New York Metro region in 2024 and has received more than a dozen PRSA Mercury Awards for campaign excellence in recent years, further validating its position as a leader in the communications field.