Recognition on the tail of four distinct wins for best agency and best place to work, underscoring the firm’s commitment to building lasting client partnerships driving business growth
NEW YORK (October 20, 2026) – RF|Binder, an independent, integrated communications and consulting firm, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award winner, marking its fourth consecutive year receiving the prestigious recognition. The annual awards honor B2B companies that have demonstrated a track record of helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the challenges of building and growing a company.
The recognition comes as RF|Binder celebrates its 25th anniversary, reflecting a legacy of building trusted relationships and delivering strategic counsel that helps clients navigate increasingly complex business environments. Selected through an evaluation process that considers client feedback and demonstrated business impact, the Power Partner Awards highlight companies that go beyond providing services to become valued partners in their clients’ success.
“Over the past 25 years, we have built our business on the belief that the strongest client relationships are true partnerships, grounded in trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to results,” said Amy Binder, Founder and CEO of RF|Binder. “Being recognized by Inc. for the fourth consecutive year is particularly meaningful because it reflects the confidence our clients place in us as a key component of the award is input from clients. As the communications landscape continues to evolve, our focus remains on helping organizations identify opportunities, navigate challenges and achieve their business objectives.”
The 2026 recognition adds to a strong year of industry honors for RF|Binder, including its fifth consecutive appearance on Crain’s New York Business Best Places to Work list, seventh consecutive recognition on PRNEWS’ Agency Elite Top 120 and fourth consecutive inclusion among PR Daily’s Top Agencies. The firm was also recognized on PR Daily’s Top Agency Workplaces list for the first time, reflecting its continued investment in its people and culture.
As organizations face an increasingly fragmented media environment, evolving stakeholder expectations and rapid technological change, RF|Binder continues to strengthen its ability to connect communications strategy directly to business priorities. Through its proprietary Clarity Lens Framework™, the firm brings together research, insights, corporate communications, earned media, digital marketing and creative capabilities to help clients build reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships and accelerate growth.
“Today, clients need more than strong communications execution. They need partners who understand their businesses, anticipate challenges and bring forward ideas that create real value,” said Rebecca Binder, President of RF|Binder. “Our ability to combine deep sector expertise with an integrated approach allows us to provide strategic business advice. This recognition reflects our partnership with our and the strong relationships that continue to drive our growth.”
As RF|Binder marks a quarter century in business, the firm remains focused on investing in its people, expanding its capabilities and building the next generation of client partnerships. Its fourth consecutive Inc. Power Partner Award reinforces the importance of a business model built around long-term relationships, strategic thinking and measurable results.
For more information about the 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards and to view the complete list of honorees, visit www.inc.com/power-partner-awards.
About RF|Binder
RF|Binder is a fully integrated communications and consulting firm dedicated to building reputations and driving business growth. Powered by the firm’s proprietary Clarity Lens Framework™, RF|Binder identifies the critical elements that shape each client’s success, delivering strategic corporate and marketing communications solutions. The firm’s tailored campaigns enhance brand awareness, strengthen stakeholder connections, and foster trust and engagement, ensuring measurable impact and sustained growth.
With deep expertise across consumer, corporate, education, energy, financial services, healthcare and life sciences industries, the RF|Binder team delivers strategic communications counsel, storytelling and integrated marketing solutions, unbound by method, medium or channel. RF|Binder is an independent, certified Woman-Owned Business headquartered in New York City, with team members across the U.S. and a global presence through PROI Worldwide partners. Founded in 2001, the firm celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026.
For more information, visit www.rfbinder.com.
About Inc.
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