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

Impact PR & Communications has achieved the top position in CommPRO's August 2025 ranking of The Top 10 US Public Relations and Communications Companies, marking the first time the Hudson Valley-based agency has appeared on this prestigious list. The ranking, calculated through a weighted analysis of key indicators from CommunicationsMatch agency search data, evaluates firms based on criteria that businesses consider when seeking communications partners.

Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications, expressed pride in the achievement, noting that reaching the number one spot alongside respected agencies from major metropolitan areas demonstrates the effectiveness of the agency's purpose-driven approach and results-oriented methodology. The recognition reflects the growing influence of regionally-based firms with deep community roots achieving national traction, according to industry observers.

Fay Shapiro, publisher of CommPRO, emphasized that the monthly rankings highlight significant changes occurring across the communications industry. The top ranking for Impact PR & Communications indicates that clients are expanding their search beyond traditional big-city firms, creating opportunities for a more diverse and competitive agency landscape. This shift suggests that businesses are increasingly valuing specialized expertise and cultural fit over geographic location when selecting communications partners.

Simon Erskine Locke, founder and CEO of CommunicationsMatch, which has processed nearly three-quarters of a million searches, noted that the ranking demonstrates how regional agencies can achieve national prominence. Clients are seeking agencies that match their specific needs based on communications expertise, industry knowledge, and organizational compatibility, indicating that smaller agencies with specialized focus are gaining competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Impact PR & Communications serves diverse clients including banks and credit unions, financial advisors, real estate developers, brokers and investors, food and beverage brands, hospitality companies, tourism destinations, community-minded corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The agency's recognition extends beyond this latest achievement, having been nominated as one of 47 MWBE businesses achieving extraordinary success through The Business Council of New York's MWBE Awards in 2025.

Additional accolades include being named the U.S. Small Business Administration's Top Women-Run Workplace in the New York Metro region in 2024 and receiving more than a dozen PRSA Mercury Awards for campaign excellence in recent years. These accomplishments collectively demonstrate the agency's consistent performance and industry leadership. For more information, visit https://www.prwithimpact.com.

The implications of this ranking extend beyond individual agency recognition, signaling broader industry trends toward decentralization and specialization in public relations services. As clients increasingly prioritize specific expertise and cultural alignment over traditional geographic considerations, regional agencies with strong community connections and specialized knowledge are positioned to compete effectively with larger metropolitan firms. This shift may encourage greater diversity in the communications landscape and provide businesses with more tailored options for their public relations needs.