*This post was revised on 28th July 2026
From global communications firms to specialist consultancies, these agencies rely on Roxhill’s Media Database and Media Monitoring to support their media relations and report on the impact of their PR campaigns.
This page showcases the highest-ranking PR agencies that use Roxhill, with an overview of their specialist expertise and services.
Who are the top PR agencies in the UK?
How are the top PR agencies in the UK ranked?
PRWeek ranks UK PR agencies primarily by annual fee income, alongside business growth, specialisms and market performance. The 2026 Top 150 highlights consultancies such as Brunswick, Burson and Edelman, alongside firms leading the market across corporate communications, consumer PR, public affairs, healthcare, financial communications and crisis management.
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 Rank
| PR Week Ranking | Agency |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick |
| 2 | Burson |
| 4 | Edelman |
| 5 | FTI Consulting |
| 6 | Ogilvy |
| 7 | Freuds |
| 8 | Teneo |
| 9 | FGS Global |
| 10 | MSL Group |
| 12 | Inizio Evoke |
| 14 | MHP Group |
| 15 | Headland |
| 16 | Premier |
| 20 | W Communications |
What is PRWeek UK's Top 150 list?
The PRWeek Top 150 is a highly regarded annual ranking of public relations consultancies in the UK. PRWeek’s annual list ranks agencies primarily by UK fee income while also highlighting business growth, specialisms and market performance.
For brands looking for communications partners, marketers benchmarking the industry or PR professionals tracking the sector, the PRWeek Top 150 offers an authoritative snapshot of the UK’s leading agencies.
Brunswick
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 1st
Areas of expertise
Brunswick is one of the world’s leading corporate advisory firms, specialising in reputation, financial communications and high-stakes business advisory. For advising clients through major corporate events, the team relies on Roxhill to identify media opportunities and plan campaigns efficiently. The agency also specialises in financial communications, crisis and litigation, public affairs, leadership and transformation.
Sectors
Achievements
- Aerospace & Defence
- Arts & Culture
- Automotive
- Consumer
- Energy & Resources
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Industrials & Infrastructure
- Professional Services
- Real Estate
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
- Ranked 1st in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Previously ranked 2nd in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2025.
Burson
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 2nd
Areas of expertise
Burson is a global communications agency that combines strategic consultancy, creativity and technology with media intelligence tools, such as Roxhill to help organisations build and protect their reputation. As part of WPP, the agency works across consumer and brand communications, corporate and public affairs, creative content, intelligence and innovation.
Sectors
- Consumer & Retail
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Industrials
- Professional Services
- Technology
- Media & Entertainment
- Travel & Tourism
Achievements
- Ranked 2nd in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek 2026.
- Named PR Agency of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
- Won the 2026 Cannes PR Lions Grand Prix with VML for The KitKat Heist campaign.
- Previously ranked 1st in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek 2025.
Edelman
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 4th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Consumer Brands
- Corporate
- Financial Communications
- Government & Public Affairs
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Data & Intelligence
- Digital Communications
- B2B
Achievements
- Ranked 4th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Named PRWeek’s Agency Dynasty of the Past 25 years in 2024.
- Awarded Large Regional Consultancy of the Year at the 2024 EMEA SABRE Awards.
- Awarded Cannes Lions Independent Agency of the Year for the Good Track in 2024 and 2022
- Named Agency of the Year at the 2023 Eurobest Awards.
FTI Consulting
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 5th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Energy & Utilities
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Insurance
- Real Estate
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Achievements
- Ranked 5th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026, 2025 and 2024.
Ogilvy
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 6th
Areas of expertise
Ogilvy is a global creative, marketing and communications agency known for developing culture-shaping campaigns that drive business results. Using Roxhill’s media database to identify journalists by sector and beat, build campaign-specific media lists and keep contacts up to date, its teams combine audience insight, content and communications strategy to deliver earned media that resonates.
Sectors
- Consumer Brands
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Retail
- Travel & Hospitality
- Luxury
- Automotive
- Public Sector
Achievements
- Ranked 6th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
- Earned 81 Lions at Cannes Lions 2026, including three Grand Prix.
- Named Network of the Year at the 2026 Clio Health Awards.
Freuds
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 7th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Consumer Brands
- Corporate
- Public Affairs
- Healthcare
- Film & Entertainment
- Arts & Culture
- Sport
- Sustainability & Social Impact
- Financial Services
- Technology
Achievements
- Ranked 7th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Won one Academy Award and two BAFTAs for its work.
- Honoured with a 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
Teneo
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 8th
Areas of expertise
Teneo helps business leaders navigate moments of transformation, growth and disruption. Combining strategic communications with financial and business advisory expertise, the firm enables organisations to manage complex stakeholder environments. Teneo’s team use Roxhill’s media database to identify influential journalists across key sectors, maintain accurate contact lists and drive targeted media engagement throughout client campaigns.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Technology
- Consumer
- Industrials
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Public Sector
- Private Capital
Achievements
- Ranked 8th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Ranked 7th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2025.
FGS Global
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 9th
Areas of expertise
FGS Global is a strategic communications and advisory firm helping business leaders through moments that matter most. Its consultants use Roxhill’s database to build tailored media lists and identify journalists covering complex issues. This supports the firm’s expertise in corporate reputation, strategic communications and public affairs, helping organisations respond to challenges where business decisions and communications go hand in hand.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Retail & Consumer Goods
- Media & Entertainment
- Sports
- Education
- Social Impact
Achievements
- Ranked 9th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Won the Crisis Management award at the National Law Journal’s Best of 2024 awards.
- Received the Overall PR Firm award at the National Law Journal’s Best of 2024 awards.
- Ranked 10th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2024 and 2023.
MSL Group
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 10th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Consumer Brands
- Corporate
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Public Sector
- Retail
- Technology
- Sustainability
- Food & Beverage
- Travel & Hospitality
Achievements
- Ranked 10th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026 and 2025.
- Earned the 12th spot in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek 2024.
Inizio Evoke
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 12th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Healthcare
- MedTech
- Consumer Health
- Healthcare Professionals
- Patient Advocacy
- Non-Profit
- Public Health
Achievements
- Ranked 12th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Recognised in the MM+M Agency 100 2026 among North America’s leading healthcare agencies.
MHP Group
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 14th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Government & Public Sector
- Financial Services
- Technology & AI
- Energy & Cleantech
- Defence & Aerospace
- Infrastructure & Real Estate
- Food & Drink
- Retail & Leisure
- Transport & Travel
- Sport & Entertainment
Achievements
- Ranked 14th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
Headland
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 15th
Areas of expertise
Headland specialises in corporate reputation, financial communications and stakeholder engagement, advising organisations through significant business and reputational challenges. The agency uses Roxhill’s media database to identify business and financial journalists, organise sector-specific press lists and keep media contacts up to date throughout long-term client relationships. Combining research, policy insight and creative campaigning, Headland advises organisations on reputation strategy, public affairs, capital markets, crisis communications and leadership positioning, helping businesses build lasting trust.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Private Capital
- Capital Markets
- Professional Services
- Climate & Sustainability
- Energy
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Consumer Brands
- Public Sector
- Infrastructure
- Industrials
Achievements
- Ranked 15th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
Premier
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 16th
Areas of expertise
Premier is a specialist communications consultancy focused on entertainment, arts and culture, delivering campaigns for some of the industry’s best-known brands and productions. Alongside public relations, the agency offers expertise across social media, influencer marketing and live events. Premier uses Roxhill’s media database to identify journalists covering film, television, music, theatre and culture, helping teams build highly targeted media lists for every campaign.
Sectors
- Arts & Culture
- Entertainment
- Film
- Television
- Music
- Theatre
- Gaming
- Sport
- Consumer Brands
- Charity & Non-Profit
- Corporate Communications
- Placemaking
Achievements
- Ranked 16th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
W Communications
PRWeek UK Top 150 2026 ranking: 20th
Areas of expertise
Sectors
- Consumer Brands
- Corporate
- Fashion
- FMCG
- Food & Drink
- Hospitality
- Travel
- Technology
- Sport
- Music & Culture
- FinTech
Achievements
- Ranked 20th in the Top 150 PR Agencies in London and the UK by PRWeek in 2026.
- Winner of 20 Cannes Lions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What criteria does PRWeek use to rank UK agencies?
Why is the PRWeek UK Top 150 important?
What services do the UK’s leading PR agencies provide?
The UK’s leading PR agencies offer services including corporate communications, consumer PR, financial communications, public affairs, crisis communications, healthcare communications, brand strategy, media relations and reputation management. Many also provide specialist expertise in sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, energy and consumer brands.
Why do leading PR agencies use media intelligence tools?
Leading PR agencies use media databases to identify journalists, build accurate media lists, monitor coverage across brands and spokespeople, and maintain up-to-date media contacts. These tools help communications teams improve the efficiency of media outreach, strengthen journalist relationships and measure the impact of PR campaigns with bespoke insights, delivering tailored analysis and reporting.
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