Franco
Franco is an integrated communications agency headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1964. It combines PR, marketing, social media and design services and its site cites work for Stroh's, Buddy's Pizza, Belle Isle Park, the GMRENCEN, the North American International Auto Show and the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, as well as steel and power-grid clients. O'Dwyer's 2022 Midwest ranking recorded 28 full-time staff. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereDetroit's longest-running independent PR agency, in business since 1964 with a client list of named Detroit institutions. Number 5 of the PR firms in the Midwest.
Who leads itTina Kozak, Chief Executive Officer.
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest PR retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forMichigan organizations in mobility, healthcare, education, economic development and professional services that need PR, crisis communications, social and advertising from one Detroit firm, with global reach through the Public Relations Global Network.
- Based in
- Detroit, MI
- Founded
- 1964
- Team size
- 11–50 people
- Led by
- Tina Kozak, Chief Executive Officer
- Known for
- public relations · social media · marketing · design · automotive and industrial
- Named clients
- Stroh's, Buddy's Pizza, Belle Isle Park, GMRENCEN, North American International Auto Show, Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
- Best for
- Michigan organizations in mobility, healthcare, education, economic development and professional services that need PR, crisis communications, social and advertising from one Detroit firm, with global reach through the Public Relations Global Network.
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest PR retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 2111 Woodward Ave., Suite 910 · Detroit, MI · 48201 · 313-567-2300

Sources franco.com, odwyerpr.com · LinkedIn ↗
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