Public Communications Inc.
Public Communications Inc. (PCI) is a Chicago public relations firm at 161 N. Clark Street, founded in 1962, with about 40 team members of counselors, media specialists, writers and event staff. It focuses on healthcare, medical associations, nonprofits and cultural attractions, offering media relations, crisis and reputation management, digital, design, influencer marketing and events. O'Dwyer's directory lists clients including AARP, the Alzheimer's Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereA Chicago independent in its seventh decade with a published client list of national medical and nonprofit associations, ranked 14th on O'Dwyer's Midwest list. Number 4 of the PR firms in the Midwest.
Who leads itJill Allread, CEO.
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 forHealthcare organizations, associations, nonprofits, park districts, destinations and conservation groups, such as the Georgia Aquarium and American Epilepsy Society, that need media relations and issue communications.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Founded
- 1962
- Team size
- 11–50 people
- Led by
- Jill Allread, CEO
- Known for
- media relations · crisis and reputation management · healthcare and association PR · cultural attractions · event planning
- Named clients
- AARP, Alzheimer's Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Georgia Aquarium, The Nature Conservancy (Illinois Chapter), ZooTampa at Lowry Park
- Best for
- Healthcare organizations, associations, nonprofits, park districts, destinations and conservation groups, such as the Georgia Aquarium and American Epilepsy Society, that need media relations and issue communications.
- Recognition
- 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
- 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2050 · Chicago, IL · 60601 · 312.558.1770
UpdateIndependent Chicago PR firm founded in 1962, certified Women's Business Enterprise and a founding partner of the Worldcom PR Group.
Sources pcipr.com, odwyerpr.com
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