Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

PR firms in Minneapolis, MN

2 of the 15 PR firms on this list are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The other 13 are based elsewhere on the list. Who leads them, the work they can show, a published price if they posted one, and why each one made the list. Nobody pays to be ranked.

  1. 01 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

    Padilla

    Since 1961 · 51–200 people

    Padilla is a public relations and strategic communications agency headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Richmond, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. Founded in 1961 as Padilla Speer Beardsley, it has been part of Montreal-based AVENIR Global since 2018 and operates the Padilla, SHIFT Communications, FoodMinds and Joe Smith brands as one firm. O'Dwyer's ranks it the largest Midwest-headquartered PR firm with $44.3 million in 2025 net fees and 162 staff.

    Why it’s hereRanked 18th among all US independent PR firms by O'Dwyer's on 2025 net fees, the highest of any Midwest-headquartered agency.

    Who leads itJulie Batliner, President.

    Work they can showJack Link's. Staged a drone light show built around the brand's Sasquatch mascot. Florida Department of Citrus. Produced an animated creative campaign pairing orange juice with golf. Wedderspoon. Created marketing creative for the Manuka honey brand.

    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.

    strategic communications · brand building and protection · food and nutrition affairs · health · agriculture

  2. 08 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

    Bellmont Partners

    Since 1996 · 11–50 people

    Bellmont Partners is a Minneapolis public relations firm at 3300 Edinborough Way, founded in 1996, working with Fortune 500 companies, startups and nonprofits in B2B and consumer sectors. Its services include media relations, thought leadership, content, trade shows, messaging, executive visibility, change management, crisis communications, influencer relations, public affairs and community relations. O'Dwyer's ranks it 17th in the Midwest with 23 staff and $3.5 million in 2025 net fees.

    Why it’s hereAn O'Dwyer's-ranked Minneapolis firm since 2022, with Minnesota PRSA Classics wins and Inc. Best Workplaces recognition listed on its site.

    Who leads itBrian Bellmont, Owner and President.

    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.

    media relations · thought leadership · crisis communications · public affairs · influencer relations

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