Laughlin Constable PR lands top industry rankings from PRWeek and O’Dwyer’s

By AI, Created 3:51 PM UTC, June 01, 2026, /AGP/ – Laughlin Constable Public Relations received new recognition from PRWeek and O’Dwyer’s on June 1, 2026, including a Top 10 Chicago ranking and multiple national category placements. The honors highlight the agency’s reach across crisis, entertainment, public affairs, food and beverage, financial services and technology work.

Why it matters: - The rankings give Laughlin Constable Public Relations a third-party benchmark for its scale and specialty depth in a crowded agency market. - The honors may help the agency compete for brands looking for integrated communications support across local, regional and national accounts. - O’Dwyer’s rankings are based on verified net fee income, which makes the recognition more than a subjective award list.

What happened: - PRWeek named Laughlin Constable Public Relations a Top 10 Chicago-headquartered PR firm. - O’Dwyer’s 2025 PR firm rankings placed LCPR in multiple national categories. - The category rankings included No. 12 in crisis communications, No. 13 in entertainment PR, No. 18 in public affairs, No. 24 in Midwest PR, No. 31 in food and beverage PR, No. 39 in financial PR and No. 48 in technology PR. - Kris Naidl, APR, EVP and head of LCPR, said the recognition reflects the breadth of the agency’s services across industries and specialties.

The details: - LCPR provides strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, public affairs, executive visibility, thought leadership, influencer engagement and integrated marketing communications. - The agency serves clients in CPG, B2B, healthcare, food and beverage, entertainment, tourism, financial services, technology and other sectors. - Laughlin Constable says LCPR pairs communications expertise with the broader agency’s advertising, digital marketing, social media, branding, media strategy, creative development and data solutions. - The combined offering is designed to support fully integrated campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and measurable business results. - O’Dwyer’s annual PR firm rankings are widely used as an industry benchmark. - This was the first year Laughlin Constable Public Relations participated in O’Dwyer’s annual rankings. - LCPR offers services in Illinois, Wisconsin, the greater Midwest and nationwide. - The agency has offices in Chicago and Milwaukee. - LCPR is the exclusive Illinois and Wisconsin affiliate of PRConsultants Group, Inc., a North American network with local-market support across the U.S. and Canada. - The agency’s client roster includes Master Lock, Vienna Beef, PENN Entertainment and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. - The team includes multiple professionals Accredited in Public Relations (APR). - More information is available on Laughlin Constable Public Relations’ website. - The company also maintains a LinkedIn showcase page at Laughlin Constable Public Relations on LinkedIn.

Between the lines: - The mix of category rankings suggests LCPR is trying to position itself as both a specialty shop and a broad-based partner. - The national placements across several sectors point to a diversified book of business, not dependence on one practice area. - The first-time O’Dwyer’s participation gives the agency a new public benchmark for future comparisons.

What’s next: - LCPR is likely to use the rankings in business development and recruiting. - The agency’s multi-market footprint suggests continued emphasis on integrated campaigns for Midwest and national clients. - Future O’Dwyer’s and PRWeek lists will show whether the agency can improve its placement across categories.