Biggest public relations companies in B.C. in 2023

 

Ranked by total number of employees in B.C. in 2023

Published February 13, 2023. Sources: Interviews with representatives of public relations firms below and BIV research. Other firms may have ranked but did not respond to information requests by deadline.

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Rank'23 Company Local principal(s) Services or specialities Year founded No. of B.C. staff '23/'22

1

Argyle, a Believeco:Partners Co
888 Dunsmuir St Suite 550, Vancouver V6C 3K4
P: 604-669-7300 F: NP argylepr.com

Kim Blanchette, senior vice-president and general manager, Andrea Manchon, vice-president

Strategic communications and marketing, research, analysis, reputation management, thought leadership, digital strategies, public engagement, crisis and issues management

1979

46
25

2

Talk Shop Media
1498 5th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 4G3
P: 604-738-2220 F: NP talkshopmedia.com

Katie Dunsworth-Reiach, partner and co-founder, Sara Padidar, partner and co-founder, Beth Boyle, partner and co-founder, Katie Stevens, partner

Industry leaders in public relations, social media, digital marketing, influencer relations, branding and creative strategies

2011

31
40

3

Earnscliffe Strategies
1040 Georgia St W Suite 800, Vancouver V6E 4H1
P: 604-724-0447 F: NP earnscliffe.ca

Don Stickney, Bruce Young, Brittney Kerr, Nikki Hill, Carling Dick, Cam McAlpine, Katie Shaw, Kathleen Reid, principals

Strategic communications, government relations, crisis management, digital public affairs and public opinion research

1989

30
25

4

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada
580 Hornby St Suite 600, Vancouver V6C 2E7
P: 604-684-6414 F: NP hkstrategies.ca

Stephen Smart, general manager, Western Canada, Jeff Ferrier, senior vice-president, public affairs and advocacy, Lindsay Chan, vice-president, corporate communications

Strategic communications, media relations, public affairs/government relations, crisis management, media training, public engagement, community/stakeholder relations

1980

28
29

5

Edelman
355 Burrard St Suite 1260, Vancouver V6C 2G8
P: 604-623-3007 F: NP edelman.ca

NP

Corporate communications, reputation management, issues management, insights and analytics, earned media, paid media, social media strategy, public affairs, financial communications, stakeholder relations, employee engagement, creative campaigns, marketing, event management

1952

25 (1)
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