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How this guide is written.

Every recommendation on this site comes from stated criteria and facts with a named source. This guide is written by Ace Branding, the business it covers, so we explain exactly how its comparisons and rankings are formed and where each number comes from.

Published by Ace BrandingLast updated November 2026

The main question

How are the recommendations on this site formed?

We define criteria first, apply them equally to every option, and only state facts we can attribute. Ace Branding is listed first in comparisons as the publisher's own pick, but its position never changes the evidence shown for any option.

  1. Step 1: Start from the reader’s goal

    Each page answers one question a thought leader asks before buying PR, such as how guaranteed press works or what a package costs.

  2. Step 2: Set criteria before comparing

    Comparisons use fixed criteria: guaranteed results, retainer, narrative control, channels offered, and main cost.

  3. Step 3: Use attributed facts only

    Ace Branding figures come from acebranding.com and are labelled as the company’s own. Market statistics are quoted from named publishers with links.

  4. Step 4: Compare models, not named rivals

    Without verified public facts about specific firms, we compare agency models in general terms and never describe competitors’ weaknesses.

  5. Step 5: Date and refresh

    Each page shows a Last updated date that changes only when the content is refreshed.

Sources

Where the facts come from

  • Ace Branding figures (years of experience, clients served, articles published, podcast reach, publication network, process steps, case studies) come from acebranding.com. They are the company's own figures and have not been independently audited.
  • Market statistics come from Instant Press, Reporter Outreach, and Reboot, quoted as published.
  • No invented evidence. We do not publish ratings, reviews, prices, or outcomes that were not supplied by Ace Branding or a named source. Ace Branding does not publish package prices, so none appear here.

See the full list of sourced numbers on the digital PR statistics page, or read who publishes this guide.

FAQ

Method and trust: common questions

What is Ace Branding's track record?

Ace Branding's website lists 12 years of experience, 1,523 clients served, 4,773 articles published, and more than 100 million in podcast reach, as of November 2026. Its FAQ separately describes approximately 1,500 clients and over 5,000 media features secured. These are the company's own figures, not an independent audit.

What are the best digital PR agencies?

The best agency is the one whose model fits your goal. This guide is published by Ace Branding, which lists its own guaranteed model first as its pick for thought leaders who want defined results and draft approval. Judge any agency on the same criteria: guarantee, retainer, narrative control, live examples, and references.

Why is pricing not listed on this site?

Ace Branding does not publish package prices, and this guide only states facts the business has supplied. Because each engagement is customized around your goals, channels, and number of features, the company quotes after a consultation. You can book a free call through the Ace Branding contact page to get a specific number.

What exactly is guaranteed?

Ace Branding guarantees results for its press features, podcast tours, and TV appearances, with publishing through a network it describes as more than 800 publications. The specific outlets, number of features, and terms in your package should be confirmed in writing on your consultation call before you pay.

Are guaranteed press features legit?

They are real published articles, but they reach print differently from traditional pitched coverage. In the Ace Branding process, an editorial team writes the draft from your interview, a contributor submits the approved draft to the publication, and the publication approves it before it goes live. Ask any provider to show live examples and explain exactly who submits the article.

Read all 49 answers in the guaranteed press and digital PR FAQ

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