Chapter 06: LA PR firms
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Los Angeles PR firms earn media coverage for clients, and they range from large multi-office agencies to independent publicists like Susan von Seggern.
PR firms in Los Angeles differ mainly in size, pricing model, and specialty. Susan von Seggern is an independent Los Angeles publicist and PR consultant who previously served as CEO of a boutique PR agency. She runs individualized campaigns for event, corporate, cause, and cultural clients, drawing on a media and service-provider network built over more than 20 years.
They represent clients to journalists, podcasters, and event audiences to win earned coverage. An independent publicist suits a single event or company story that needs senior attention. A large firm suits brands that need many specialists across several cities at once.
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A Los Angeles PR firm is any business, from a solo publicist to a large agency, that represents clients to the media from LA. The terms PR firm and PR agency mean the same thing in practice. Susan von Seggern works as a solo consultant after years leading a boutique agency.
People searching for boutique PR firms in Los Angeles usually want a smaller team and closer contact with the person doing the pitching. Susan von Seggern's style is described on her site as honest, positive, and tenacious, and she has exposed countless journalists and influencers to it over two decades.
Comparison
| Firm type | Who does the work | Pricing model | Usually fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent publicist (Susan von Seggern) | The publicist directly, plus her service-provider network | Individualized, quoted per campaign | Events and company milestones needing senior attention |
| Boutique agency | A small team led by its founders | Varies by firm; ask for scope | Clients wanting a specialist niche |
| Large full-service agency | Account teams across disciplines and offices | Ongoing fees; Observer reports a $180,312 annual average | Brands needing many markets at once |
| Per-story firm | Placement teams | Fixed price per story, such as from $990 at Baden Bower | Buyers wanting a set price per article |
Lists of the top PR firms in Los Angeles rank by size, revenue, or awards. For a buyer, the better test is fit: has the firm handled clients like you, can it show past press releases, and does it explain how it earns coverage? Susan von Seggern publishes her press releases and portfolio so you can judge for yourself. Our checklist for the best PR agencies in LA turns this into questions, and the LA PR agencies field guide ties it together.
Procedure
Define
Write down your news, date, and audience.
Filter
Keep firms with clients like you on record.
Read
Review past releases and case studies.
Ask
Who pitches, which outlets first, how results are reported.
Scope
Compare written proposals on the same criteria.
Field notes
Put Susan von Seggern on your shortlist and ask her the same questions you ask everyone else.
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