Best corporate PR agencies in Australia
Order is editorial, with a plain verdict on each agency.
Reviewed 3 October 2026 · Operated by AusFamous, which is also listed here. How we rank
The short answer
Large corporates should start with Edelman Australia and Burson, then Ogilvy PR for campaign scale. Thrive PR + Communications and Sefiani are credible independents. AusFamous is not built for corporate mandates and does not claim to be.
Showing 9 agencies for corporate. AusFamous is shown first and is not ranked for this need.
AusFamous Not ranked for this need
- 1
Edelman Australia
Global networkSydney, Melbourne
Works with tech, finance, government and sustainability clients; known for its Trust Barometer research (IBTimes).
Best for. Boards and large organisations with complex stakeholders.
The default choice for big reputations. Built for scale, so best suited to organisations rather than individuals.
Less suited. A single founder or a modest budget.
- 2
Burson
Global networkNot stated
B2B, government relations and crisis work; recognised in PRovoke Media's ANZ list.
Best for. Corporate reputation and public affairs at network scale.
Public affairs and crisis depth for organisations that can afford a network.
Less suited. Personal brands and small businesses.
- 3
Ogilvy PR
Global networkSydney, Melbourne
Consumer, health and tech clients; recognised in PRovoke Media's ANZ list.
Best for. Campaigns that need earned coverage and large-scale creative together.
Strongest where PR and big creative must work as one campaign.
Less suited. Narrow, low-budget media relations.
- 4
Thrive PR + Communications
IndependentSydney
Family-owned and female-led, with more than 20 years in practice and reach across Australia and New Zealand (IBTimes).
Best for. Corporate and finance clients who want an independent rather than a network.
A long-running independent with credible corporate and crisis work.
Less suited. Consumer fashion and beauty launches.
- 5
Sefiani
IndependentSydney
Award-winning per IBTimes.
Best for. Listed companies and sustainability stories.
Investor relations and sustainability communications in Sydney.
Less suited. Consumer and personal brands.
- 6
ICON Agency
IndependentSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra
Corporate, government and consumer clients; known for large behaviour-change campaigns (IBTimes).
Best for. Large or public-sector briefs that need reach across four capitals.
A strong independent for campaigns at government and corporate scale.
Less suited. Individuals and very small budgets.
- 7
Berkeley Communications Group
IndependentSydney
Tech and professional services clients; frequently ranked on Clutch (IBTimes).
Best for. Professional services and tech firms needing steady media relations.
Solid Sydney media relations for B2B reputations.
Less suited. Consumer launches and personal brands.
- 8
History Will Be Kind
IndependentNot stated
Purpose-driven organisations; recognised in PRovoke Media's ANZ list.
Best for. Purpose-led organisations with a story to tell.
Story-first and recognised by the trade press.
Less suited. Pure transactional publicity.
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- Which senior people will work on my account?
- How do you handle investors and regulators alongside media?
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