Shift•ology Communication team members are pictured after being named a top 5 PR firm in Ohio by O'Dwyer's for the second consecutive year. Marin Smith, Kari Griffith, Emily Bennett, Melanie Wilt, Cassie Jo Arend, Dan Toland, John Johnson

Springfield-Based Shift•ology Communication Ranked as Top 5 PR Firm in Ohio

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (May 15, 2025) –  Shift•ology Communication remained 5th on the 2025 O’Dwyer’s list of top Ohio PR firms after posting 6.7% overall growth for the second consecutive year. Nationally, the agency rose to 125th, up from 140th in 2024.

“We’ve committed to deep knowledge and expertise in our primary niches, which strengthens the value we deliver to our strategic partnerships,” said Melanie Wilt, CEO of Shift•ology. “Our purpose is to create tangible impact in agriculture, rural health, and communities through science-based communication. We are addressing grand challenges in our industries which creates real value for our partners—and that’s a win-win.”

For 55 years, O’Dwyer’s has ranked PR firms based on key factors like strategic communications counsel, media relations, and financial performance. The rankings remain one of the most reputable benchmarks in the PR industry.

Shift•ology serves a diverse client base, including healthcare networks, food processors, government agencies and nonprofits. The agency continues to pursue fresh creative strategies to build trust and meaning between its partners and their stakeholders.

Also, the O’Dwyer’s list ranked Shift•ology in the requested specialization areas, listed below:

  • National Ranking in Agriculture – 8th 
  • National Ranking in Health – 68th 
  • Ohio Ranking in Health – 3rd
  • National Ranking in Energy – 21st

Shift•ology Communication is a full-service agency that specializes in storytelling, virtual experiences and PR counsel. The agency was founded in 2008 and employs eight full-time professionals. To learn more, visit shift-ology.com.