Is a PR agency paid for placement?

Answer by  Margo (69)

Ideally, yes, the agency is paid because they are a business. And, all businesses are out to make money. PR agencies also have a reputation for paying for placement, an unethical act looked down upon in the media business. If they have a placement, then chances are they are being paid.

Answer by  Danielle2480 (247)

A PR agency generally will work under contract either on a per assignment or per period basis depending on the company's needs. Some work per placement.

Answer by  Brandydog (631)

They totally get paid for this. In essence you are paying them to find you a job by agreeing that some of your potential payment will go to them.

Answer by  rnovikoffgmailcom (1722)

A PR agency is going to be paid when they get a companies name out through advertising and their marketing.

Answer by  premaraj (20)

usually a PR agency working for payment under contract but in another situations for commission also,the type of services decides whether for payment or commission.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

Public Relations firms have clients who sign contracts for services. The nature of the contract and services to be provided vary, depending on the needs of the client and abilities of the agency. The agency bills the client accordingly.

Answer by  laurence (90)

Depends on what the PR agency is assigned to do. This can be a number of different tasks from financial public relations, consumer relations, industry relations and many other tasks.

Answer by  rajbharat (141)

No. They will get their commission from the persons who get placed. And YES, if the contract is made with them prior to calling/appointing the referred persons.