Ohio PR Firms shine nationally for agricultural expertise

By Andi Anderson

Ohio's prowess in agricultural public relations (PR) garnered national recognition as two of the state's prominent PR firms, Inspire PR Group and Shift ology Communication, secured esteemed positions on the 2024 O'Dwyer's list of top Agricultural PR Firms.

For the third consecutive year, Westerville-based Inspire PR Group showcased its industry leadership by securing a spot among the top 100 PR firms listed by O'Dwyer's Public Relations News. Notably, Inspire also clinched a position in the top 10 agricultural PR firms category, underscoring its unwavering commitment to excellence in agricultural communications. Likewise, Springfield-based Shift ology Communication made a significant impact, securing the 10th position on O'Dwyer's prestigious list of top Agricultural PR Firms.

O'Dwyer's, a renowned PR industry publication with a 55-year legacy, conducts comprehensive PR firm rankings that acknowledge outstanding agencies based on criteria such as strategic communications counsel, media relations, and financial performance (excluding advertising or production expenses). Regarded as one of the industry's most reputable sources, O'Dwyer's rankings serve as a testament to the exceptional caliber of firms recognized.

The achievements of both Inspire PR Group and Shiftology Communication were celebrated at the National Agri-Marketing Association Conference in Kansas City, where they were lauded for their exemplary work in agricultural PR. Shiftology and its esteemed clients, including the American Dairy Association Indiana and San Joaquin County AgVentures, received prestigious Best of NAMA awards for Virtual Events, showcasing innovative campaigns featuring engaging experiences such as the Indianapolis 500 Milk Person and virtual visits to a California blueberry farm and apple orchard.

For industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, the complete O'Dwyer's list of top Agricultural PR Firms offers valuable insights into the leading players shaping the agricultural PR landscape.

The national recognition earned by Inspire PR Group and Shift ology Communication underscores Ohio's prominence in agricultural public relations and reaffirms their status as trailblazers in the industry.

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