Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Hanser & Associates

Hanser & Associates is a public relations firm at 500 Locust Street in downtown Des Moines, founded in 1996 by Ronald Hanser, APR and C. Ryan Hanser, APR. It offers media relations, crisis management, public affairs, product launches, reputation management, research and social media for clients in agribusiness, financial services, healthcare, energy, education and other sectors. Clutch lists it with 2-9 employees. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA PR Council member since 2001 and the Iowa partner in the IPREX global agency network, giving a small Des Moines firm access to more than 115 partner offices. Number 3 of the PR firms in Iowa.

Who leads itC. Ryan Hanser, APR, President and Principal.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Iowa PR retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forIowa companies and associations that need crisis communications, public affairs, media relations and reputation work from a PR firm founded in 1996 with partner offices worldwide through the IPREX network.

Based in
Des Moines, IA
Founded
1996
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
C. Ryan Hanser, APR, President and Principal
Known for
public relations · public affairs · crisis management · media training · reputation management
Best for
Iowa companies and associations that need crisis communications, public affairs, media relations and reputation work from a PR firm founded in 1996 with partner offices worldwide through the IPREX network.
Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Iowa PR retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
500 Locust Street #142 · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · 515-224-1086
Hanser & Associates homepage, captured September 28, 2026
hanser.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources hanser.com, clutch.co, themanifest.com

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