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Public Relations Agencies

NAICS 541820 · United States · 2022 edition

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.

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Start with the work promised to the client.

For Public Relations Agencies, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review professional liability (e&o), media liability / personal and advertising injury, cyber liability. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.

Questions to ask

  1. What types of clients does the agency serve — corporate, nonprofit, government, political, or individual/celebrity?
  2. Does the agency perform any lobbying, political consulting, or government relations work, and if so, what percentage of revenue?
  3. Does the agency handle client advertising budgets, media buys, or third-party vendor payments on behalf of clients?
  4. What is the breakdown between W-2 employees and freelance or independent contractors, and do contractors carry their own professional liability?
  5. Does the agency produce its own original content — video, photography, written materials — or primarily place and manage third-party content?
  6. Are there any existing contracts with clients that include indemnification obligations or minimum insurance requirements?
  7. Has the agency had any E&O, media liability, or employment claims in the past five years?
  8. Does the agency represent any clients in sensitive or highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or financial services?

Activities described by this code

Other activities to examine

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Insurance operations research — draft

Public relations agencies design and execute campaigns to shape and promote the public image of corporate, nonprofit, government, and individual clients. Day-to-day work typically involves media relations, press release drafting and distribution, crisis communications, social media strategy, event coordination, and occasionally lobbying or political consulting. Most work is advisory and communications-focused, performed from an office or remotely, with client deliverables often taking the form of written content, media placements, and strategic counsel.

Questions to investigate

This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.

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