The annual award recognizes INK, a PR agency for B2B technology and energy companies, among the leading B2B partners helping businesses grow.
News at a Glance
- INK Communications Co. is a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award winner. The annual Inc. Magazine list recognizes B2B companies that help businesses grow.
- With its 2026 selection, INK has now been named to the list four of the five years Inc. has published it: 2022 (the list’s inaugural year), 2023, 2025, and 2026.
- INK was one of 40 PR agencies named to Inc.’s 2026 list, standing out with its specialization in B2B technology and energy, including emerging sectors where the two industries intersect.
- The award adds to INK's growing list of recognition as a top PR agency in 2026, including from PRNEWS, PRovoke Media, O'Dwyer's, and Fast Company.
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INK Communications Co., a strategic communications agency for B2B technology and energy companies, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award winner, recognizing the agency among the leading B2B partners supporting businesses across the country. INK is one of 40 agencies recognized in the Public Relations category on this year’s list.
What the Inc. Power Partner Awards Recognize
The Inc. Power Partner Awards honor B2B companies with a track record of helping other businesses navigate the challenges of building and growing a company. Honorees are selected in part based on client feedback about the expertise, service, and support they provide. Inc. also conducts its own independent research to vet each company on the list.
“Business owners have no shortage of tools at their disposal, and B2B companies need to make clear why their products and services are worth the investment,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “The companies on this year's Power Partners list have done just that. They don't just have customers – they have superfans and evangelists. Across industries like marketing, financial services, and technology, they've proved their dedication to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed.”
Four Inc. Power Partner Selections Since the Award's 2022 Launch
INK has been named an Inc. Power Partner in 2022, 2023, 2025, and now, 2026, placing it among a small group of PR agencies that Inc. has recognized on the list four or more times since the award launched in 2022. Over its years on the list, INK stands out as a unique, independent PR agency that pairs the full range of integrated communications services clients typically expect from much larger firms with its deep specialization in B2B technology and energy. INK has also previously been recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace and named to the Inc. 5000 list.
“Our clients count on us to deeply understand their business, ask hard questions, and bring them ideas and opportunities they haven’t considered yet," said Starr Million Baker, CEO and co-founder of INK Communications Co. “Inc.’s recognition reflects how seriously we take that responsibility, and I’m proud of our team for the longstanding relationships they’ve built with our partners.”
How INK Helps B2B Technology and Energy Clients Grow
Over more than 20 years working with B2B tech and energy companies, INK has gained the industry knowledge and relationships needed to build strategic communications programs tailored to how these sectors operate and what matters to their audiences. In both industries, INK delivers clarity and credibility in complex markets, whether that complexity comes from navigating the heavy influence of policy, investment, and public opinion in the energy space or from increasingly skeptical buyers and crowded categories in tech.
Across the agency, INK’s work is guided by Be There Before® (BTB), its trademarked methodology for operationalizing proactivity. BTB gives INK’s teams a shared system for planning, executing, and refining integrated communications strategies. Every INK employee becomes BTB-certified, ensuring that the same proactive approach is consistently applied to all client programs.
This proactive thinking also shapes how INK grows its offerings and stays ahead of evolving communications needs. Earlier this year, INK expanded its AI visibility and GEO/AEO services, helping clients understand and improve how AI tools describe and cite their brands. And just this week, INK announced it has joined PROI Worldwide, the largest global partnership of independent communications agencies. As a PROI member, INK can bring in other agencies from the network when clients need support in international markets, and can also bring its B2B technology and energy expertise to partner agencies’ clients who are expanding their presence in North America.
INK's 2026 Recognition as a Top B2B Technology and Energy PR Agency
This year’s Inc. Power Partner Award is one of several industry recognitions INK has received in so far in 2026:
- PRNEWS 2027 Agency Elite Top 120: Named for the seventh consecutive year
- Fast Company 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators: Small and Mighty category
- PRovoke Media 100 Best Agencies in the U.S. 2026
- PRovoke Media Innovation SABRE Awards North America 2026: Best Data-Driven Campaign category
- O'Dwyer's 2026 Top PR Firms Rankings: Ranked No. 4 nationally among energy PR firms and No. 25 among technology PR firms
For more information on Inc.'s Power Partner Awards or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://power-partner.inc.com/.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About INK Communications Co.
INK Communications Co. is a strategic communications agency for B2B technology and energy companies operating in complex industries. With offices in Austin, Denver and New York City, INK delivers public relations, thought leadership, digital and content marketing, brand strategy, creative, and AI visibility services. Its trademarked Be There Before® methodology helps clients anticipate change, define their narratives, and build enduring credibility before conversations become crowded. Learn more at https://ink-co.com/.
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