Stonehill announced it has been ranked No. 8 on the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 Largest Public Relations Firms in Tampa Bay.

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stonehill, a strategy and innovation consultancy serving private equity-backed and Fortune 1000 companies, today announced it has been ranked No. 8 on the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 list of the Largest Public Relations Firms in Tampa Bay. The recognition marks another year of upward momentum for Stonehill, reflecting the continued growth of the firm's strategic communications practice alongside its flagship post-merger integration (PMI) work.

Stonehill is best known for guiding PE-backed and Fortune 1000 through post-merger integration, organizational design, change management, process improvement, and AI/automation strategy. But the firm's inclusion on the Business Journal's PR rankings underscores an approach that has become one of its most requested capabilities: treating communications not as an afterthought to transformation, but as a discipline embedded directly into it. From signing-day announcements and employee town halls to executive roadshows and market positioning campaigns, Stonehill's communications work is designed to move in lockstep with the deals, integrations, and change initiatives it leads for clients.

“Transformation is never just about systems or processes - it’s about people,” said Doug Pace, President and CEO of Stonehill. “Whether we’re guiding a post-merger integration, leading a change management effort, or helping a client tell its story to the market, success depends on communicating with clarity and purpose. This ranking reflects the trust our clients place in us to get that right, at the moments when it matters most.”

The Tampa Bay Business Journal's annual ranking recognizes the region's largest public relations firms and is closely watched across the local business community as Tampa Bay's PR and communications market continues to expand alongside the region's broader growth in financial services, healthcare, technology, and logistics. Stonehill has appeared on the list in previous years, first being named to it in 2018.

This latest honor adds to a growing list of accolades for Stonehill, including being named to the CO-100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognition as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business of the Year, and Insight Magazine’s Design Leader of the Year.

About Stonehill
Stonehill is a nationally recognized strategy and innovation consultancy serving Fortune 1000 companies, private equity, and government clients. The firm specializes in helping organizations navigate their most complex and sensitive challenges, combining design thinking, business strategy, and advanced analytics to identify opportunity, create change, and accelerate growth. Known for handling its clients’ boldest ideas, Stonehill has facilitated billions of dollars in mergers and delivered solutions that have touched millions of lives. For more information, visit stonehillinnovation.com.

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