Prweek
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PRWeek is a trade publication covering the public relations industry, publishing news, rankings and awards programs.
Also known as PRWeek · PRWeek US
Investors · 1
Company profile
researched Aug 2026PRWeek is a trade news outlet for the public relations and communications industry, publishing at prweek.com with a US-focused edition. Its editorial output covers agency and in-house account moves, new business wins, executive hires and departures, brand campaigns, social media developments, healthcare and pharmaceutical communications, and analysis of issues such as artificial intelligence in PR, the creator economy and crisis readiness. Recurring formats include daily news roundups ("Breakfast Briefing"), a podcast-style feature ("The PR Week"), news analysis pieces and commentary from industry practitioners.
Alongside daily journalism, PRWeek operates a substantial franchise of rankings, editorial lists and awards. Published lists include the PRWeek US Power List (in its 20th year as of 2026), 40 Under 40, Women of Distinction, AI 25, Health Influencer 30, the Agency Business Report and the PRWeek Hall of Fame. Awards programs include the PRWeek US Awards (27th annual edition in 2026), the PRWeek Global Awards held in London, the PRWeek Healthcare Awards (fifth annual in 2026) and the NextGen Awards, run in partnership with the Museum of Public Relations. The outlet also runs conferences, including a PRWeek Sports Conference, and email newsletters. PRWeek is published by Haymarket Media, which also publishes Campaign and MM+M; the three titles jointly stage the AI Deciphered conference in New York.
Business model
PRWeek combines trade journalism with a portfolio of paid-entry awards programs, editorial rankings, live events and conferences, and email newsletters serving the PR and communications industry.
Latest developments
During 2026 PRWeek published its 20th-anniversary US Power List and its 40 Under 40 class, revealed the Hall of Fame class of 2026, announced winners of the PRWeek US Awards 2026, PRWeek Global Awards 2026 and PRWeek Healthcare Awards 2026, opened entries for the 2027 US Awards, and confirmed the return of the AI Deciphered conference in New York in November with Campaign and MM+M.
▸Full profile — market position, go-to-market, geography
Market position
An established industry trade title within the Haymarket Media portfolio alongside Campaign and MM+M, with long-running franchises including awards in their 27th annual edition and rankings in their 20th year.
Go-to-market
Public relations and communications professionals, including agency leaders and staff, in-house corporate and healthcare communications teams, and up-and-coming PR practitioners.
Geography
Operates a US edition based around New York City events, and runs the PRWeek Global Awards in London.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Timeline · 10
launches, deals, and filingsThe annual list, now in its 20th year, spotlights up-and-coming communications professionals.
The annual list of the 50 most powerful people in the PR industry returned for its 20th year.
Jon Harris, EVP and chief communications and networking officer at Conagra Brands, was named chair of jury for the 2027 awards.
Winners were announced at a ceremony at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in London on 13 May 2026.
For the third consecutive year, Haymarket Media titles Campaign, MM+M and PRWeek are staging the AI Deciphered conference, scheduled for November 12 in New York City.
The fifth annual Healthcare Awards honored campaigns, agencies, in-house teams and individuals in the healthcare and pharmaceutical PR sectors.
Third year of PRWeek's partnership with the Museum of Public Relations recognizing young PR professionals.
Winners of the 27th annual PRWeek Awards were revealed, honoring campaigns, agencies and leaders.
The WNBA player was announced as a session speaker at the April 28 event in New York City.
The 'Humans of New York' founder was to be honored at the PRWeek Awards 2026 gala in New York City on March 12.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Prweekprweek.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Prweek do?
- PRWeek is a trade publication covering the public relations industry, publishing news, rankings and awards programs.
- Who are Prweek's investors?
- Prweek's investors include Samos Investments.