NAICS 54182: Public Relations Agencies
NAICS industry
Code facts
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54
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541
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541
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54
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 63 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $142,089,374 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$41,017 |
| FY2026 | $242,650,487 |
| FY2025 | $142,089,374 |
| FY2024 | $148,331,787 |
| FY2023 | $87,541,269 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcom Group, Inc. | $111,351,328 | |
| 2 | Ketchum Inc. | $64,990,000 | |
| 3 | PCI Productions LLC | $27,504,699 | |
| 4 | Rack-Wildner & Reese, Inc. | $13,998,613 | |
| 5 | A. Bright Idea, LLC | $6,824,624 | |
| 6 | Contracting Resources Group Inc. | $4,045,644 | |
| 7 | Mp&F, LLC | $3,945,235 | |
| 8 | Oricom Inc. | $2,365,617 | |
| 9 | Creative Marketing Resources Inc. | $2,252,500 | |
| 10 | Yayasan Putera Sampoerna | $2,232,118 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 54182 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $103,280,920 | |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $60,874,038 | |
| 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $26,717,529 | |
| 4 | Department of Energy | $13,998,613 | |
| 5 | Air Force | $7,466,229 | |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $7,324,906 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $6,418,077 | |
| 8 | Defense Health Agency | $4,045,644 | |
| 9 | Department of Labor | $3,974,581 | |
| 10 | Department of the Army | $2,676,710 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R701 Advertising Services | $183,710,451 | |
| 2 | R708 Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services) | $35,618,882 | |
| 3 | R699 Other Administrative Support Services | $13,990,558 | |
| 4 | R499 Other Professional Services | $3,882,863 | |
| 5 |
R408 Program Management/ |
$3,736,113 | |
| 6 | R426 Communications Services | $1,149,610 | |
| 7 | U099 Other Education and Training Services | $1,095,263 | |
| 8 | DJ01 IT and Telecom – Security and Compliance Support Services (Labor) | $431,460 | |
| 9 |
T006 Film/ |
$320,500 | |
| 10 | B545 Housing and Community Development Studies | $142,800 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
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| 1 | Virginia | $118,135,352 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $68,506,035 | |
| 3 | Florida | $27,736,412 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $12,367,117 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | $3,945,235 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $3,480,666 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $925,659 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $787,170 | |
| 9 | New York | $373,800 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $355,677 | |
| 11 | Illinois | $207,115 | |
| 12 | Louisiana | $192,557 | |
| 13 | West Virginia | $186,680 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $154,204 | |
| 15 | Georgia | $80,099 | |
| 16 | Guam | $77,420 | |
| 17 | Nebraska | $26,527 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 54182 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 54182
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 541820 Public Relations Agencies | $19 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in designing and implementing public relations campaigns. These campaigns are designed to promote the interests and image of their clients. Establishments providing lobbying, political consulting, or public relations consulting are included in this industry.
Illustrative examples
- Lobbying services
- Lobbyists' offices
- Political consulting services
- Public relations agencies
- Public relations consulting services
- Public relations services
Quick answers
What is NAICS 54182?
NAICS 54182 is Public Relations Agencies, a NAICS industry in NAICS 54, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
What is the NAICS code for lobbying services?
The NAICS code for lobbying services is 541820, Public Relations Agencies. Its SBA small business size standard is $19 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for lobbyists' offices?
The NAICS code for lobbyists' offices is 541820, Public Relations Agencies. Its SBA small business size standard is $19 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for public relations agencies?
The NAICS code for public relations agencies is 541820, Public Relations Agencies. Its SBA small business size standard is $19 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 54182?
NAICS 54182 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 541820 Public Relations Agencies.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 54182?
Federal contracts under NAICS 54182 obligated $142,089,374 in fiscal year 2025 and $620,571,900 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 54182?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 54182 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Marcom Group, Inc. ($111,351,328); Ketchum Inc. ($64,990,000); and PCI Productions LLC ($27,504,699).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 54182?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 54182 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($103,280,920), Department of Health and Human Services ($60,874,038) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($26,717,529).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 54182?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 54182 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R701 Advertising Services; R708 Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services); and R699 Other Administrative Support Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 54182 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 54182 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($118,135,352), the District of Columbia ($68,506,035) and Florida ($27,736,412).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 54182?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 54182 is Multiple Award Schedule, award notice from Federal Acquisition Service, posted October 21, 2026.
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