Merritt Group Inc.

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.merrittgrp.com

This medium-size, independent PR firm gets hired on its merit. The Merritt Group provides public relations and marketing communications services primarily for government, health care, and technology companies. Services include research; market segmentation; media, analyst, and investor relations; crisis communications; trade show and event marketing assistance; and digital and social media marketing. Clients have included Teradata, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Metastorm. The firm has offices in Reston, Virginia, and San Francisco. The company was founded in 1996 by CEO Ben Merritt.

Officers:
President, CEO, and General Manager, Commercial Technology Group: Ben Merritt
EVP and Managing Director, Emerging Business and Government IT: Alisa Valudes
EVP and Managing Director, Strategy and Marketing Services: Megan Lamb

Competitors:
A&R Edelman
Engage PR
HighViz Consulting