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Marketing Maven Secures Spot in O'Dwyer's Top 25 PR Firms
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Marketing Maven Public Relations, Inc. secured a No. 22 ranking among U.S. professional services public relations firms in O'Dwyer's 2026 Rankings Report. The national recognition highlights agency performance across business-to-business communications and financial sectors.
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Marketing Maven Public Relations, Inc. secured a No. 22 ranking among U.S. professional services public relations firms in O'Dwyer's 2026 Rankings Report on Monday, October 12, 2026. The independent specialty rankings evaluated submitting firms providing communications support to legal, accounting, financial, and consulting organizations.
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## Catalyst Analysis: O'Dwyer's Annual Rankings O'Dwyer's has compiled annual PR firm rankings since 1968, evaluating participating firms based on submitted documentation across various industry specialties. Marketing Maven's placement at No. 22 reflects its specialized focus within the professional services sector, which encompasses public relations campaigns for law firms, accounting practices, and financial advisors.
The agency's professional services practice is led by Frank Tortorici, whose industry experience includes media relations work for corporate clients and institutional organizations. Agency leadership noted that the ranking underscores the dedication of the team in helping clients meet their communication objectives.
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A mid-sized public relations agency was named one of the top PR firms in the country for financial and business services. Everyday investors can watch the broader financial industry funds to see how the clients this agency serves are performing.
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Marketing Maven was ranked No. 22 in O'Dwyer's 2026 Professional Services PR Firms report.
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