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Ketchum

Public Relations & Integrated CommunicationsAgency

Ketchum delivers integrated communications strategies that combine earned, owned, and paid media to build brand reputation and drive measurable business outcomes for global enterprises.

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Founded
1923
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Parent
Omnicom Group
Connections
12

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Revenue
$500M-$1B
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About

One of the top global PR agencies, consistently ranked among the largest by revenue and reach, operating under the Omnicom Group umbrella

Ketchum is one of the world's largest and most recognized public relations and communications agencies, with a history spanning nearly a century. The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services including media relations, brand strategy, digital communications, crisis management, social media, content creation, and integrated marketing communications. Ketchum serves clients across a wide range of industries including consumer goods, healthcare, technology, food and beverage, and financial services. Ketchum operates as part of the Omnicom Group, one of the largest advertising and marketing holding companies globally. This affiliation gives Ketchum access to a vast network of resources, data tools, and sister agencies, enabling it to deliver large-scale, multi-channel campaigns. The agency has offices across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, making it a truly global communications partner. Within the AdTech and MarTech ecosystem, Ketchum sits at the intersection of earned media and paid/owned media strategy. While not a traditional AdTech vendor, the agency increasingly leverages data analytics, influencer marketing platforms, and digital measurement tools to demonstrate ROI and optimize communications campaigns. Its significance lies in bridging traditional PR with modern digital marketing, helping brands navigate complex media landscapes.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Media Relations

    Strategic earned media placement and journalist relationship management across global markets

  • Brand Strategy

    Comprehensive brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and identity development

  • Crisis Communications

    Rapid-response crisis management and reputation protection services

  • Digital & Social Media

    Social media strategy, content creation, community management, and digital campaign execution

  • Influencer Marketing

    Influencer identification, partnership management, and campaign measurement

  • Content Studio

    Creative content production including video, copy, and multimedia assets for multi-channel distribution

  • Analytics & Measurement

    Data-driven campaign measurement, media monitoring, and ROI reporting

Key features

Global network spanning multiple continentsIntegrated earned, owned, and paid media capabilitiesDeep industry vertical expertiseData-driven insights and analyticsCrisis communications and reputation managementInfluencer and celebrity partnership programsAward-winning creative campaigns

Use cases

Product launch communications and media campaignsCorporate reputation managementCrisis communications and issues managementExecutive thought leadership programsSocial media and influencer marketing campaignsInternal employee communicationsPublic affairs and government relationsHealthcare and pharmaceutical communications

Customer segments

Fortune 500 corporationsConsumer packaged goods brandsHealthcare and pharmaceutical companiesTechnology companiesFood and beverage brandsFinancial services firmsGovernment and public sector organizations

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Cision media monitoringMeltwaterSprinklr social media managementSalesforce CRMGoogle AnalyticsProprietary analytics dashboards

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 1923 · Founded
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