NEW YORK – September 10, 2026 – Marino, a leading national marketing, communications and creative agency based in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, has been named to PRNEWS’ 2027 Agency Elite Top 120, recognizing the agency among the communications firms setting the pace for the industry. 

“We’ve always believed that the best agencies have to keep evolving alongside the needs of their clients, without losing sight of what makes great communications work in the first place,” said John Marino, President of Marino. “This recognition is a reflection of the people behind that work and the relationships we’ve built with our clients over the years. We’re proud to be included among this year’s Agency Elite Top 120 and alongside so many respected firms across our industry.” 

Selected by the PRNEWS editorial team from a highly competitive field of agencies spanning the breadth of the communications profession, the Agency Elite Top 120 recognizes firms that are evolving their capabilities, investing in their people and delivering meaningful impact for clients. This year’s honorees represent a range of specialties, including integrated communications, media relations, digital strategy, public affairs and experiential PR. 
 
“The Agency Elite Top 120 exists to answer a question every brand-side marketer is asking: who are the agencies truly worth paying attention to?" said Kaylee Hultgren, Associate Publisher of Content and Awards at PRNEWS. “This year’s honorees aren’t just good at PR, they’re good at evolving. They’re adding new capabilities, investing in their people and delivering real, measurable impact for their clients.” 

Honorees will be celebrated live at the 2026 PRNEWS Platinum Awards Gala on Tuesday, October 6, at The Lighthouse in New York City. The evening will also honor the 2026 Platinum Awards winners – in which Marino is also a finalist – and the People of the Year, bringing together communications leaders from top agencies, brands, nonprofits and public sector organizations for the industry’s premier night of recognition. 

About Marino.  

Marino is a national marketing, communications, and creative agency delivering data-driven and fully integrated strategies that shape perceptions, amplify impressions, and build high-level relationships that move brands forward. From Fortune 100 companies and global brands, to nonprofits and startups, Marino partners with organizations across every stage and sector, including real estate, corporate and professional services, consumer, social impact, and emerging industries. Headquartered in New York City, with an office in Los Angeles and executive presence in Denver, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, Marino brings full-service integrated marketing expertise to clients across the country.