5W is one of the largest independently owned PR and digital marketing agencies in the US. With 250+ professionals, supporting top clients for over 20 years.
We build earned media programs, digital marketing campaigns, and generative engine optimization (GEO) strategies that move business — for consumer brands, B2B companies, technology firms, financial services, healthcare organizations, and high-growth startups from pre-launch through IPO.
What we deliver:
Earned Media & PR — across Consumer, Corporate, Technology, Health & Wellness, Beauty & Fashion, Food & Beverage (including YC Media, our acquired boutique F&B practice), Financial Services & Fintech, Gaming & Casino, Sustainability, Travel & Hospitality, Entertainment, and Nonprofit.
Digital Marketing — Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO, Content, Performance, Affiliate, and Creative.
GEO — Generative Engine Optimization, ensuring brands appear accurately and prominently across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.
Crisis Communications & Reputation Management — one of the most experienced crisis practices in the industry.
Specialty Practices — Pre-IPO Financial Communications, Cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, Cleantech, Litigation PR, and Public Affairs.
Recognition: American Business Awards: PR Agency of the Year - Grand Stevie: Most Honored PR Agency - PRovoke Media — Top 50 Global PR Agency PRWeek - Top 50 US & Global O'Dwyer's - Top US & NYC PR Agency Newsweek - America's Best Public Relations Agencies - Digiday WorkLife - Employer of the Year Inc. Magazine - Best Workplaces Clutch - Top Crisis Communications & Corporate Communications — PR Executive of the Year: American Business Awards - PR Net 100
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Industry
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Company size
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201-500 employees
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Headquarters
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New York, NY
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Type
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Privately Held
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Founded
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2003
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Specialties
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Crisis PR, Corporate PR, Consumer PR, Food & Beverage PR, Beauty PR, Digital PR, Tech PR, Public Relations, PR Agency, PR Firm, Influencer Marketing, Social Media PR, Corporate Communications, and Communications Agency