Catalyst Communications Group Voted Best Public Relations Firm in Tampa Bay

Catalyst Communications Group is proud to announce it has been voted the “Best PR Firm” in Tampa Bay by the readers of Tampa Magazine. The recognition is included in the magazine’s October “2025 Best of the City” issue, which celebrates exceptional local businesses across Tampa Bay. 

“We are incredibly honored and humbled to be recognized as the best Public Relations Firm in Tampa Bay,” said Preston Rudie, founder and CEO of Catalyst Communications Group. “The recognition reflects the passion, creativity and dedication our incredibly talented team brings to everyone we serve. We are proud to help shape meaningful stories, highlight positive events, and deliver results and make a difference in our community.” 

Christina Barker, Catalyst Communications Group President, added, “We truly cherish the Tampa Bay community and feel grateful to collaborate with so many incredible changemakers in the market. This recognition reflects the value we achieve with our amazing clients, whose trust and stories inspire us every day.” 

Catalyst Communications Group is a top media and public affairs firm founded in 2017 by Rudie. The boutique agency, which works with local, state and national clients, has grown to 15 members. Collectively, the Catalyst team has more than 250 years of experience working both in and with the media. The firm offers a variety of services including media relations, strategic messaging, crisis management, social media management, and media training.   

Tampa Magazine’s “Best of the City” competition has taken place annually since 2021. Last year was the first to include the “Best PR Firm” category, and Catalyst was named one of three finalists. The Best of City awards are voted on through a reader survey.