Ketchum
Ketchum helps brands build reputation, drive engagement, and navigate complex communications challenges through integrated PR, digital, and creative strategies powered by data and storytelling.
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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About
One of the top global PR agencies, competing in the upper tier of the communications industry as part of the Omnicom network
Ketchum is one of the world's leading public relations and communications agencies, with a history spanning nearly a century. The firm provides a broad range of services including media relations, brand strategy, digital communications, crisis management, social media, and integrated marketing campaigns. Ketchum serves clients across industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, food and beverage, technology, and financial services, helping brands build reputation and drive engagement through earned, owned, and paid media strategies. Within the broader marketing and communications ecosystem, Ketchum occupies a significant position as a full-service PR agency capable of executing both global campaigns and hyper-local activations. The agency leverages data analytics, audience insights, and creative storytelling to connect brands with target audiences. Its integrated approach bridges traditional PR with digital and social media, making it relevant in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. Ketchum is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing holding companies, which provides it with access to a vast network of resources, technology platforms, and sister agencies. This affiliation strengthens Ketchum's ability to offer cross-channel solutions and compete with other major PR networks such as Edelman, Weber Shandwick, and Burson. The agency operates offices across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, serving multinational corporations and challenger brands alike.
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What they offer
Media Relations
Strategic earned media placement and journalist relationship management across global and local markets
Brand Strategy
Positioning, messaging, and brand narrative development for consumer and corporate brands
Digital & Social Media
Social media strategy, content creation, influencer marketing, and community management
Crisis Communications
Reputation management and rapid-response communications during brand or corporate crises
Analytics & Insights
Data-driven audience research, campaign measurement, and media monitoring services
Integrated Marketing
Cross-channel campaigns combining earned, owned, and paid media for holistic brand impact
Corporate Communications
Internal communications, executive positioning, and stakeholder engagement programs
Healthcare Communications
Specialized PR and communications services for pharmaceutical, biotech, and health brands
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- 1923 · Founded
- Year unknown
- Merged into Golin Ketchum