Recognition showcases Otter PR’s growth and position as a leading agency in the Tampa Bay region
-- Otter Public Relations, a leading and multi-award-winning public relations and communications agency headquartered in St. Petersburg, is excited to announce that it has been named the No. 2 largest public relations firm in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2026 list of the region’s largest public relations firms.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal ranking recognizes public relations firms based on the number of public relations employees. The list includes companies across Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties.
This latest recognition from Tampa Bay Business Journal highlights Otter PR’s continued growth in the Tampa Bay area. As the agency continues to grow its team and clientele, the ranking supports Otter PR’s position as one of the region’s leading public relations firms.
“This recognition is a testament to the incredible team we’ve built and the results we deliver for our clients,” said Scott Bartnick, CEO and co-founder of Otter PR. “We’ve always believed that great PR starts with great people, and reaching this position is an exciting milestone for our entire team. We’re proud of how far Otter PR has come and even more excited about where we’re going.”
Since its founding in late 2019, Otter PR has worked with businesses, entrepreneurs, executives and organizations across various global industries to help them build visibility, establish credibility and create meaningful opportunities through strategic public relations. The agency uses a results-driven approach to communications, developing customized PR strategies specific to each client’s goals, target audience and industry. By combining media expertise with a strong understanding of the news cycle, media landscape and new ways audiences consume information, Otter PR helps clients turn their expertise and stories into opportunities for meaningful visibility and long-term growth.
Otter PR’s growth reflects the expanding need for strategic, results-focused PR beyond merely generating media coverage. The agency has built its reputation by helping clients secure coverage in an increasingly competitive media landscape, identify opportunities to strengthen authority and use earned media to support broader business objectives. Its No. 2 ranking in the Tampa Bay Business Journal highlights the strength of the team behind that work and marks another milestone in the agency’s continued expansion.
To learn more about Otter PR, please visit www.otterpr.com.
About Otter PR
Otter PR is an earned media PR leader and press coverage specialist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. With a growing global team of media strategists, former journalists, and brand storytellers, Otter PR helps clients elevate their reputations, expand visibility, and build credibility in competitive industries. Recognized as a top-ranking PR firm in America by G2, UpCity, and Clutch, Otter PR offers public relations services for startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprise brands alike.
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