Top Crisis Communications Firms
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 26 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a comprehensive communications agency specializing in PR, media relations, and corporate communications. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers praising their timely delivery, effective media coverage, and brand reputation enhancement. Clients commend their thoroughness, strategic crisis management, and ability to secure significant media exposure. Their customer service and commitment to client goals are frequently highlighted as key strengths.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 52 projectsNet Reputation is an online reputation management firm that specializes in maintaining and improving brand reputation through strategic public communications and media relations. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness in suppressing negative content and enhancing online presence. Clients commend their personalized approach and ability to deliver consistent, timely results.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PAServices provided
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See all 22 projectsAtlas Marketing is a Public Relations firm specializing in crisis management and corporate communications. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, 100% of reviewers commend their responsiveness and strategic approach, while 75% highlight their impressive project management and communication skills. Clients consistently praise Chris and his team's ability to deliver comprehensive crisis communications plans and media relations strategies, enhancing brand reputation and ensuring effective public affairs management.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Swillington, England
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See all 1 projectsCreative Marketing Services offers comprehensive marketing solutions, including brand creation, website optimization, SEO, PPC, PR, and digital marketing campaigns. Reviewers consistently praise their effective strategies and significant impact on business growth, highlighting their expert team and innovative approach. The company successfully improved online visibility and sales, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and responsiveness.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Branding company O'Neill & Associates is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, District of Columbia. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 8 projectsReputation Defense Network is a specialized Public Relations firm focusing on brand reputation management and suppression of negative content across various industries. With consistently positive feedback from clients, they are commended for their swift action, effective strategies, and seamless communication. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their expertise in managing online presence and reputation, particularly in media relations and public communications.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelServices provided
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See all 18 projectsPercepto is a Public Relations and Communications firm specializing in reputation management and online presence enhancement. Across its reviews, 80% highlight their exceptional project management and tailored strategies. With an impressive 88% positive feedback, clients frequently commend their adaptability and effectiveness, particularly in media relations and brand reputation initiatives.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Big Reach PR is a small public relations company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bali, Indonesia
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See all 1 projectsItchi Digital offers a comprehensive range of services including public relations, influencer marketing, and digital advertising. The overall feedback highlights their ability to exceed KPIs, foster strong media relationships, and collaborate effectively with clients, especially in the realm of corporate communications and media relations. Their professionalism and hands-on approach are consistently praised across reviews.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Brand Definition is an Advertising company. The Portland, Oregon-based team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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Debby Group is a PR agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and the company is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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See all 1 projectsMB and Associates is a communications agency specializing in PR and media relations, but their services have been critiqued for poor follow-up and lack of effective communication. The reviews indicate dissatisfaction, with 100% of feedback highlighting issues in project management and communication, although one positive mention (about 10%) notes an article published in the Daily Mail.
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House of Chanelle is a PR company. The small Paris, France-based team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2020.
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In Randburg, South Africa, Twelve Marketing Inc. Is a midsize public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Raniganj, India
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In Raniganj, India, E-News Flyer Agency is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Public Relations and were launched in 2023.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsAwesome Resources Ltd offers PR, Communications, and Media Relations services, specializing in reputation management and crisis response. The reviews highlight their effectiveness in neutralizing online attacks and restoring reputations. Clients commend their high-quality content, innovative strategies, and responsive service, resulting in significant business recovery and growth.
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Die wilden kaiser is an Oberndorf in Tirol, Austria-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
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Perlu Agency is a social media marketing firm launched in 2022. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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CG Life is a branding company. Their midsize team is based in Chicago, Illinois and San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Belvedere Marketing and PR, a branding firm, focus on Branding and Public Relations. They were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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PR company WARTO is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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In Noida, India and Indore, India, Seven Seas Public Relation is a public relations agency. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Management.
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PR agency SpotlessGo is in Madhapur, India. They specialize in Public Relations and Customer Service Outsourcing and were established in 2010.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York and Irvine, California, Dukas Linden is a PR agency. Launched in 2002, the team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Intelday Solutions is a PR agency. They are located in София, Bulgaria. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Campbell, CA
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See all 1 projectsThe Page Curators specializes in end-to-end online profile/page services, offering expert page creation, submission, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your content remains accurate, compliant, and
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Undisclosed$300+ / hr250 - 999Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Enso Arabia - Event Management Leader in KSA is a midsize Event Management company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Event Management and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Small social media marketing agency BackBay Communications, is in Boston, Massachusetts and London, England. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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CTP is a branding firm. They were founded in 1996 and focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Kobayashi Online is a web and application development company specializing in designing and building digital solutions using Ruby on Rails. The company received mixed feedback, with strengths in creativity (mentioned by 100% of reviewers) overshadowed by significant challenges in project execution and management, as noted by 100% of reviewers.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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Baer Performance Marketing is an Advertising company. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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ROOTS Asia Pacific is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and are in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and Singapore, Singapore.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tustin, CA
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Echo Marketing is a small Tustin, California-based UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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InternetReputation.com is a PR agency. The Denver, Colorado-based firm specializes in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2002, Blue Lotus Communications, a midsize public relations firm, is in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Current is a Chicago, Illinois-based PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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INK inc PR is a PR agency founded in 1997. The agency provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Colangelo & Partners is a PR firm. Their team is headquartered in New York, New York. The agency focuses on Public Relations.
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Established in 2006, Bollare is a public relations company. The firm offers Public Relations.
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Geben Communication is a public relations company. The Columbus, Ohio-based company offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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Public relations agency Hicks Partners, LLC was launched in 2003. The firm provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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Established in 2004, Irvin PR is a small Columbus, Ohio-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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Shift•ology Communication is a PR company. They are headquartered in Springfield, Ohio and have small team. They focus on Public Relations.
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Hinson Ltd is a PR firm. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company was established in 1999. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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VellaINC is a Dayton, Ohio-based public relations firm. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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Yopko Penhallurick is a public relations agency. They are in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Blackstock is a PR company. The team is located in London, England, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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Public relations company Tyto PR offers Public Relations. They were established in 2017.
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Shelly Lyons Public Affairs & Communications is a public relations company established in 2006. The small team offers Public Relations.
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Litzky Public Relations, a public relations firm, is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. They offer Public Relations.
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Newsmaker Group is a small PR firm. Established in 1999, the team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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Cahn Communications is a public relations company. Their small team is based in Hoboken, New Jersey and specializes in Public Relations. The company was launched in 1995.
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Jaffe Communications, a PR company, was launched in 2002. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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In Haddonfield, New Jersey, Media Friendly Public Relations is a small public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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R.J. Walker & Co. Is a PR firm. Located in Bayonne, New Jersey, the team provides Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations20% Crisis communications40% Other
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Crisis Communications Firm FAQs
Looking for a crisis communications firm but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a crisis communications firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
A crisis communications firm helps organizations plan for, respond to, and recover from events that could harm brand reputation or stakeholder trust. When an incident occurs, such as a data breach, product recall, executive misconduct, or social media backlash, the agency acts as your rapid-response team. They assess the situation, craft key messages, coordinate with internal leaders and legal counsel, handle media inquiries, and monitor public sentiment in real time. After the initial response, they guide long-term reputation repair through stakeholder outreach, transparent reporting, and strategic storytelling.
Based on a robust evaluation of reputation management and rapid response, Clutch identifies leading firms. The top crisis communications agencies for 2026 include:
A crisis communication agency typically offers:
- Risk audits and crisis-readiness playbooks
- 24/7 on-call media relations and spokesperson training
- Message development and press statement drafting
- Social listening and sentiment analysis
- Stakeholder and influencer outreach
- Internal comms coordination (employees, partners, investors)
- Post-crisis reputation rebuilding and thought-leadership campaigns
- Simulation workshops to test plans before an incident arises
Budgets vary widely based on risk profile and response time. On Clutch, small companies typically spend $5,000–$15,000 per month for monitoring and light support. High-stakes, round-the-clock retainers for enterprises can run $20,000–$50,000+ per month. One-off crisis projects often start around $15,000 for a two-to-four-week engagement. Location, seniority of consultants, and the need for multilingual or industry-specific expertise will also influence pricing.
Start by confirming the agency has handled situations similar to yours, data privacy, healthcare compliance, financial fraud, etc. Review case studies and ask for measurable outcomes (e.g., time to neutral coverage, share-of-voice regained). Ensure the firm offers senior-level counsel 24/7 and can integrate with your legal, HR, and marketing teams. Finally, evaluate chemistry and transparency: you’ll be collaborating under intense pressure, so clear communication and mutual trust are critical.
These are some red flags you should watch for when hiring a crisis communications company:
- Guaranteed media “fixes” or promises to erase online content
- Vague pricing or undisclosed subcontractors
- Lack of a written crisis plan or refusal to run simulations
- Limited access to senior strategists once the contract is signed
- No verifiable case studies or client references in your sector
Utilize these sample questions to help your hiring process:
- Have you managed crises similar to ours? What were the outcomes?
- Who will be on our account, and what is their availability?
- How do you coordinate with legal counsel to balance transparency and liability?
- What monitoring tools and metrics do you use to track sentiment and ROI?
- How will you train our executives and staff for media interactions?
- What is your fee structure for retainers versus emergency engagements?
Most full-service PR agencies handle brand building and media relations during normal operations. Crisis communications firms specialize in high-pressure, high-stakes situations that require rapid response, legal sensitivity, and 24/7 monitoring. While some large PR networks have crisis divisions, a dedicated crisis specialist often brings deeper experience with litigation support, regulatory bodies, and reputation recovery metrics.
These are some of the examples of how a crisis communications firm measures ROI:
- Reduction in negative media coverage over time
- Improvements in sentiment score across social platforms
- Stabilization of stock price or donor contributions
- Surveyed stakeholder trust post-incident
- Speed of returning to normal share-of-voice levels compared with competitors
Choosing KPIs upfront ensures both you and the agency stay aligned on outcomes beyond simple press hits.