| Agency | What they do | People | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Coast PR | Its website shows a portfolio, case studies and its team. We did not find prices or an address there. | 10 - 49 | Chicago | 3rdcoastpr.com/ |
| Metro Strategies, Inc. | 10 - 49 | Chicago | www.metrostrategiesinc.com/ | |
| Bear Icebox Communications | Its website shows case studies, its team and an address. We did not find a portfolio or prices there. | 2 - 9 | Chicago | bearicebox.com |
| LaunchSquad | Its website shows a portfolio, case studies, prices, its team and an address. | 50 - 249 | Chicago | launchsquad.com |
| Samantha Crafton Public Relations | 2 - 9 | Chicago | www.samanthacrafton.com/ | |
| Jo Chicago Communications | 2 - 9 | Chicago | www.jochicago.com/ | |
| Vagus PR | Its website shows a portfolio, case studies, its team and an address. We did not find prices there. | 2 - 9 | Chicago | vaguspr.com |
| TC Public Relations | 2 - 9 | Chicago | www.tcpr.net/ | |
| Wilks Communications Group | Its website shows case studies, its team and an address. We did not find a portfolio or prices there. | 10 - 49 | Chicago | wilksgrp.com/ |
| Miramar International Group, Inc. | Its website shows a portfolio, its team and an address. We did not find case studies or prices there. | 2 - 9 | Chicago | www.miramargroup.net/ |
| Paramount Public Relations | Its website shows case studies, its team and an address. We did not find a portfolio or prices there. | 2 - 9 | Chicago | www.paramountpr.com/ |
| Grisko | 10 - 49 | Chicago | grisko.com/ | |
| Antenna Group | Its website shows a portfolio, its team and an address. We did not find case studies or prices there. | 50 - 249 | Chicago | www.antennagroup.com/ |
| FoodMinds | Its website shows its team. We did not find a portfolio, case studies, prices or an address there. | 250 - 999 | Chicago | foodminds.com/ |
| KemperLesnik | 10 - 49 | Chicago | www.kemperlesnik.com/ |
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An open-methodology index of PR agencies in Chicago. We score publicly verifiable signals from each agency's own website and public sources on a 100-point scale. We do not rate the quality of work, and positions are not for sale — Edvido membership does not affect the index score. How the scores work · Data (JSON)
| # | Agency | Score | Info | Prices | Proof | Reputation | Contact | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LaunchSquad | 52.5 | 18.5/20 | 7/15 | 20/20 | 0/20 | 7/10 | 0/15 |
| 2 | Paramount Public Relations | 47 | 20/20 | 0/15 | 12/20 | 0/20 | 10/10 | 5/15 |
| 3 | Vagus PR | 46 | 20/20 | 0/15 | 14/20 | 0/20 | 7/10 | 5/15 |
| 4 | Antenna Group | 43 | 17/20 | 0/15 | 14/20 | 0/20 | 7/10 | 5/15 |
| 5 | Bear Icebox Communications | 39 | 20/20 | 0/15 | 12/20 | 0/20 | 7/10 | 0/15 |
| 6 | Wilks Communications Group | 36.5 | 18.5/20 | 0/15 | 6/20 | 0/20 | 7/10 | 5/15 |
| 7 | Miramar International Group, Inc. | 34 | 20/20 | 0/15 | 8/20 | 0/20 | 6/10 | 0/15 |
| 8 | 3rd Coast PR | 30.5 | 8.5/20 | 0/15 | 14/20 | 0/20 | 3/10 | 5/15 |
| 9 | FoodMinds | 17.5 | 8.5/20 | 0/15 | 6/20 | 0/20 | 3/10 | 0/15 |
Last checked 13 October 2026 · method v0.1-pilot. Unverified data scores 0 points and is listed as "unverified", not as a negative finding. Not ranked (6) — the agency's website could not be checked or is not listed: Grisko, Jo Chicago Communications, KemperLesnik, Metro Strategies, Inc., Samantha Crafton Public Relations, TC Public Relations.
#1 · LaunchSquad — 52.5/100
LaunchSquad
LaunchSquad scored 52.5/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #1 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes a portfolio, case studies, prices, its team and a physical address.
Information transparency18.5 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s2] | 4/4 |
| ◐ | Service list published [s1] | 1.5/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s5] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Phone or email published [s5] | 3/3 |
Price transparency7 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✓ | At least one price published [s1] | 7/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work20 / 20
| ✓ | Portfolio or work page [s3] | 8/8 |
| ✓ | Case studies with results [s4] | 6/6 |
| ✓ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 6/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility7 / 10
| ✓ | Contact page or form [s5] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility0 / 15
| ✗ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 0/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | launchsquad.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | launchsquad.com/about | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | launchsquad.com/work | Portfolio page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | launchsquad.com/case/waabi | Case studies | 2026-10-13 |
| s5 | launchsquad.com/contact | Contact page | 2026-10-13 |
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#2 · Paramount Public Relations — 47/100
Paramount Public Relations
Paramount Public Relations scored 47/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #2 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes case studies, its team and a physical address. We could not find a portfolio and prices on its website.
Information transparency20 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Service list published [s5] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s4] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Phone or email published [s4] | 3/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work12 / 20
| ✗ | Portfolio or work page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✓ | Case studies with results [s3] | 6/6 |
| ✓ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 6/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility10 / 10
| ✓ | Contact page or form [s4] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 3/3 |
Digital & AI visibility5 / 15
| ✓ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 5/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | paramountpr.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | paramountpr.com/about-us | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | paramountpr.com/2025/02/case-study-guardian-harris-poll | Case studies | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | paramountpr.com/contact-2 | Contact page | 2026-10-13 |
| s5 | paramountpr.com/services | Services page | 2026-10-13 |
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#3 · Vagus PR — 46/100
Vagus PR
Vagus PR scored 46/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #3 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes a portfolio, case studies, its team and a physical address. We could not find prices on its website.
Information transparency20 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Service list published [s5] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s4] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Phone or email published [s4] | 3/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work14 / 20
| ✓ | Portfolio or work page [s3] | 8/8 |
| ✓ | Case studies with results [s3] | 6/6 |
| ✗ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 0/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility7 / 10
| ✓ | Contact page or form [s4] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility5 / 15
| ✓ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 5/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | vaguspr.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | vaguspr.com/about | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | vaguspr.com/work | Portfolio page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | vaguspr.com/contact | Contact page | 2026-10-13 |
| s5 | vaguspr.com/services | Services page | 2026-10-13 |
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#4 · Antenna Group — 43/100
Antenna Group
Antenna Group scored 43/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #4 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes a portfolio, its team and a physical address. We could not find case studies and prices on its website.
Information transparency17 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s3] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Service list published [s5] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Phone or email published [s1] | 0/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work14 / 20
| ✓ | Portfolio or work page [s4] | 8/8 |
| ✗ | Case studies with results [s4] | 0/6 |
| ✓ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 6/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility7 / 10
| ✓ | Contact page or form [s1] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility5 / 15
| ✓ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 5/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | antennagroup.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | antennagroup.com/about | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | antennagroup.com/about/team | Team page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | antennagroup.com/work | Portfolio page | 2026-10-13 |
| s5 | antennagroup.com/expertise | Services page | 2026-10-13 |
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#5 · Bear Icebox Communications — 39/100
Bear Icebox Communications
Bear Icebox Communications scored 39/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #5 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes case studies, its team and a physical address. We could not find a portfolio and prices on its website.
Information transparency20 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s3] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Service list published [s6] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s5] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Phone or email published [s5] | 3/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work12 / 20
| ✗ | Portfolio or work page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✓ | Case studies with results [s4] | 6/6 |
| ✓ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 6/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility7 / 10
| ✓ | Contact page or form [s5] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility0 / 15
| ✗ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 0/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | bearicebox.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | bearicebox.com | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | bearicebox.com/capabilities/full-service-pr/thought-leadership | Team page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | bearicebox.com/case-studies | Case studies | 2026-10-13 |
| s5 | bearicebox.com/contact | Contact page | 2026-10-13 |
| s6 | bearicebox.com/capabilities | Services page | 2026-10-13 |
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#6 · Wilks Communications Group — 36.5/100
Wilks Communications Group
Wilks Communications Group scored 36.5/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #6 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes case studies, its team and a physical address. We could not find a portfolio and prices on its website.
Information transparency18.5 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s3] | 4/4 |
| ◐ | Service list published [s1] | 1.5/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Phone or email published [s1] | 3/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work6 / 20
| ✗ | Portfolio or work page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✓ | Case studies with results [s4] | 6/6 |
| ✗ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 0/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility7 / 10
| ✓ | Contact page or form [s1] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility5 / 15
| ✓ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 5/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | wilksgrp.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | wilksgrp.com/about | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | wilksgrp.com/meet-the-team | Team page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | wilksgrp.com/case-studies | Case studies | 2026-10-13 |
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#7 · Miramar International Group, Inc. — 34/100
Miramar International Group, Inc.
Miramar International Group, Inc. scored 34/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #7 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes a portfolio, its team and a physical address. We could not find case studies and prices on its website.
Information transparency20 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | About page published [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s2] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Service list published [s4] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Physical address published [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Phone or email published [s1] | 3/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work8 / 20
| ✓ | Portfolio or work page [s3] | 8/8 |
| ✗ | Case studies with results [s3] | 0/6 |
| ✗ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 0/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility6 / 10
| ✗ | Contact page or form [s1] | 0/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 3/3 |
Digital & AI visibility0 / 15
| ✗ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 0/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | miramargroup.net | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | miramargroup.net/about | About page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | miramargroup.net/special-projects-group | Portfolio page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | miramargroup.net/services | Services page | 2026-10-13 |
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#8 · 3rd Coast PR — 30.5/100
3rd Coast PR
3rd Coast PR scored 30.5/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #8 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes a portfolio, case studies and its team. We could not find prices and a physical address on its website.
Information transparency8.5 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | About page published [s1] | 0/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s2] | 4/4 |
| ◐ | Service list published [s1] | 1.5/3 |
| ✗ | Physical address published [s1] | 0/3 |
| ✗ | Phone or email published [s1] | 0/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work14 / 20
| ✓ | Portfolio or work page [s3] | 8/8 |
| ✓ | Case studies with results [s4] | 6/6 |
| ✗ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 0/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility3 / 10
| ✗ | Contact page or form [s1] | 0/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility5 / 15
| ✓ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 5/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | 3rdcoastpr.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | 3rdcoastpr.com/team | Team page | 2026-10-13 |
| s3 | 3rdcoastpr.com/our-work | Portfolio page | 2026-10-13 |
| s4 | 3rdcoastpr.com/case_study/nest-protect | Case studies | 2026-10-13 |
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#9 · FoodMinds — 17.5/100
FoodMinds
FoodMinds scored 17.5/100 on the Edvido Agency Index — rank #9 of 9 ranked PR agencies in Chicago. Last checked: 13 October 2026.
Measures publicly verifiable transparency and visibility signals, not the quality of work. Not an Edvido member; membership would not change the score.
Its website publishes its team. We could not find a portfolio, case studies, prices and a physical address on its website.
Information transparency8.5 / 20
| ✓ | Secure website (HTTPS) [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | About page published [s1] | 0/4 |
| ✓ | Team or founders named [s2] | 4/4 |
| ◐ | Service list published [s1] | 1.5/3 |
| ✗ | Physical address published [s1] | 0/3 |
| ✗ | Phone or email published [s1] | 0/3 |
Price transparency0 / 15
| ✗ | Pricing or packages page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | At least one price published [s1] | 0/7 |
Portfolio & proof of work6 / 20
| ✗ | Portfolio or work page [s1] | 0/8 |
| ✗ | Case studies with results [s1] | 0/6 |
| ✓ | Named clients or testimonials [s1] | 6/6 |
Public reputation0 / 20
| ? | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/10 |
| ? | Google review volume Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
| ? | Recent reviews (last 12 months) Not yet collected in this pilot | 0/5 |
Communication & accessibility3 / 10
| ✗ | Contact page or form [s1] | 0/4 |
| ✓ | English-language website [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✗ | Instant channel (WhatsApp / chat) [s1] | 0/3 |
Digital & AI visibility0 / 15
| ✗ | Organization structured data on website [s1] | 0/5 |
| ? | Named by AI assistants for local queries Not yet measured in this pilot | 0/10 |
✓ verified · ✗ not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (0 points, not a negative finding)
Data we could not verify: Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted), Google review volume, Recent reviews (last 12 months), Named by AI assistants for local queries.
Sources
| s1 | foodminds.com | Homepage | 2026-10-13 |
| s2 | foodminds.com/our-people | Team page | 2026-10-13 |
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Grisko — not ranked
Grisko
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Jo Chicago Communications
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KemperLesnik
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Metro Strategies, Inc.
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Samantha Crafton Public Relations
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TC Public Relations
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3rd Coast PR
PR
Its website shows a portfolio, case studies and its team. We did not find prices or an address there.
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Located inChicago
Metro Strategies, Inc.
PR
10 - 49members
Located inChicago
Bear Icebox Communications
PR
Its website shows case studies, its team and an address. We did not find a portfolio or prices there.
Edvido Index#5/939/100details2 - 9members
Located inChicago
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LaunchSquad
PR
Its website shows a portfolio, case studies, prices, its team and an address.
Edvido Index#1/952.5/100details50 - 249members
Located inChicago
Samantha Crafton Public Relations
PR
2 - 9members
Located inChicago
Jo Chicago Communications
PR
2 - 9members
Located inChicago
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Vagus PR
PR
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Located inChicago
TC Public Relations
PR
2 - 9members
Located inChicago
Wilks Communications Group
PR
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Edvido Index#6/936.5/100details10 - 49members
Located inChicago
Miramar International Group, Inc.
PR
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Edvido Index#7/934/100details2 - 9members
Located inChicago
Paramount Public Relations
PR
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Edvido Index#2/947/100details2 - 9members
Located inChicago
Grisko
PR
10 - 49members
Located inChicago
Antenna Group
PR
Its website shows a portfolio, its team and an address. We did not find case studies or prices there.
Edvido Index#4/943/100details50 - 249members
Located inChicago
FoodMinds
PR
Its website shows its team. We did not find a portfolio, case studies, prices or an address there.
Edvido Index#9/917.5/100details250 - 999members
Located inChicago
KemperLesnik
PR
10 - 49members
Located inChicago
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Chicago is a trade press capital, and that shapes what public relations can achieve
An unusual number of industry publications, editorial teams and association newsrooms are headquartered in this city, covering food manufacturing, freight and rail, insurance, commodities, healthcare administration, industrial supply and professional services. For a public relations buyer, that concentration is the single most useful fact about the market: the journalists who set the agenda for your sector nationally may be a short walk from the agency you are interviewing.
It also means credentials decks here look stronger than they are. Proximity is not a relationship. Ask which specific editors the named team has spoken with in the past month and what those conversations concerned. A firm with real standing answers in seconds; a firm with a media database takes a paragraph to say nothing.
Crisis and issues counsel is a separate purchase from ongoing publicity
Public relations demand in this city includes a steady stream of companies looking specifically for crisis support, and the market has responded with practices that do little else. That specialisation is real. The people who handle a product recall, a regulatory action, an executive departure or a workplace investigation are not usually the people who pitch a launch story.
If reputational risk is your actual concern, buy for it deliberately. Ask what preparation is included before anything happens: scenario mapping, an agreed decision chain, holding statements cleared by counsel, a trained spokesperson, and monitoring that reaches you before a reporter does. Ask what the out of hours commitment is and whether it is contractual. Firms that sell crisis work only as an emergency call out are selling availability, not readiness.
Consumer and corporate practices keep different contact books
Consumer public relations works through lifestyle desks, food and drink writers, broadcast segments, reviewers and creator adjacent coverage, and it is judged on reach and desirability. Corporate and business to business communications works through trade titles, analysts, association platforms and the business press, and it is judged on credibility with a narrow group of people. Almost every agency lists both.
The cost of getting this wrong is a quarter of pleasant activity aimed at people who will never buy from you. Ask which practice the named team sits in day to day, not which services the company offers. Ask for coverage examples from the past year in the exact titles you care about rather than a general clippings book, since a highlight reel spanning a decade tells you about the firm's history, not its current access.
What a procurement led review will demand, and how to answer it
Larger organisations here run public relations reviews through procurement, which brings rate cards, scoring matrices and a strong preference for numbers. That pressure pushes agencies towards metrics they can guarantee, and the metrics they can guarantee are the ones that mean least.
Resist the drift. Insist that the scoring weights message presence in coverage, quality and seniority of outlet, share of voice against a named competitor set, spokesperson visibility and movement in branded search around announcements. Refuse advertising value equivalents outright. Agree the definitions in writing at the start, because a public relations programme reviewed against metrics invented after a quiet quarter never survives the conversation.
Keep paid, earned and owned separate in every report
Sponsored features, paid webinars, association content partnerships and content syndication all exist in this market, and buying them can be entirely sensible. The problem is presentation. A monthly report that lists a sponsored feature next to an earned article implies both were won on merit, and it makes the programme impossible to evaluate.
Require three columns and one rule: anything you paid for appears with its cost. Then judge the earned column on its own. The same discipline applies to executive commentary placed through paid platforms, to award entries with submission fees, and to any coverage secured through an event sponsorship rather than through a pitch.
Spokesperson preparation is the cheapest upgrade you can buy
Most disappointing coverage is not a pitching failure. It is an interview in which a capable executive answered a different question from the one asked, or gave an answer so hedged that the journalist used a competitor's quote instead. Preparation fixes this faster and more cheaply than any additional outreach.
Ask how spokespeople are briefed before a call, whether a consultant listens in, and how feedback is delivered afterwards. Ask what the firm does when a spokesperson repeatedly goes off message. In effective public relations practice, the answer involves a conversation with that person rather than quietly reducing their exposure.
Comparing Chicago proposals so the totals actually mean something
Give every candidate the same page: audiences, announcements already scheduled, what you can credibly claim, what is off limits, spokespeople and their genuine availability, and the outcome you will be measured on. Require senior time, activity volume and third party costs on separate lines, since a single monthly figure is designed to defeat comparison.
Ask each finalist to describe a mandate that went badly and what changed afterwards. The firms that answer plainly are showing you how they will behave in your own difficult quarter. When the shortlist is ready, browse the public relations agency directory, check adjacent suppliers such as search specialists when a campaign is built to earn links or social media agencies when the same story needs a paid life, and send one brief to collect matched proposals.