Ripley PR's Prestigious Recognition: Agency of the Year Award Triumph

Ripley PR Named Agency of the Year

Ripley PR, a distinguished global public relations firm headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, has recently been awarded the title of PR Agency of the Year in the Southeast United States for 2026-2027 by the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. This remarkable achievement marks the third time Ripley PR has been honored with this prestigious accolade, underscoring its commitment to excellence in public relations within the skilled trades and manufacturing sectors.

The Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards aim to highlight the best of small and medium enterprises across diverse industries. The selection process considers various factors, including client feedback, service quality, innovative practices, ethical standards, and consistent performance over time, culminating in the identification of one winner per category. Heather Ripley, the founder and CEO of Ripley PR, expressed her pride in this recognition, stating that it reflects the strong relationships the agency has cultivated with its clients and the dedication of its team.

"Winning this award says a lot about the relationships we've built with our clients and the work our team puts in every day," Ripley noted. "Our clients rely on us to not only understand their industries but also to identify opportunities that may go unnoticed by others, and to deliver tangible results. Gaining this trust year after year makes recognitions like this especially meaningful."

Ripley PR has carved a niche in representing companies primarily in the home service and skilled trades industries, including sectors such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contracting. The agency also collaborates with manufacturers and franchise organizations as well as B2B technology firms. With its specialized knowledge, Ripley PR effectively communicates with trade professionals, business owners, and key industry decision-makers critical to their clients' growth.

This latest accolade further adds to Ripley PR's impressive roster of awards and recognitions. Recent achievements include being featured for the ninth consecutive year in Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Suppliers list within the public relations category and securing a silver award for Outstanding PR Campaign at the 2026 TITAN American Business Awards. Additionally, the firm was named Best Communications/PR Agency in the 2025 Merit Awards, and it reached finalist status in the Franchise Business Review's 2026 Employee Satisfaction Awards—building on its bronze win in 2025.

About Ripley PR

Ripley PR stands out as an elite global B2B public relations agency that specializes in home services, building trades, manufacturing, and franchising. The agency has garnered recognition from various esteemed organizations, including Newsweek, which recognized it as one of America's Top PR Agencies in 2024, and the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards as the PR Agency of the Year for 2026-2027. Furthermore, Ripley PR earned accolades as Best Communications/PR Agency from the Merit Awards in 2025.

Offering a comprehensive suite of strategic communication services, Ripley PR excels in award recognition, crisis management, and media relations. By blending business insight with creative public relations strategies, the firm crafts compelling narratives that result in measurable outcomes for its clients.

Additionally, Ripley PR is proud to be a member of The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the largest global partnership of independent PR agencies, comprising over 110 offices with approximately 2,000 communications professionals across 45 countries on six continents.

For those interested in learning more about Ripley PR and its services, the agency's website, ripleypr.com, offers a wealth of information about their capabilities and previous successes.