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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minato City, Japan
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Launched in 2001, Arex Corporation is a public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Forest, Belgium
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Page in extremis is a branding agency and public relations company. The company is headquartered in Forest, Belgium. Their team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aalborg, Denmark
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Lange PR is a PR company located in Aalborg, Denmark. They specialize in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bruxelles, Belgium
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Acumen Public Affairs is a public relations firm and media planning and buying agency. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Laurel Township, NJ
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Akanson Consulting Group Inc is a PR agency. They are located in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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Plott PR is a PR agency. Founded in 2023, the firm is headquartered in East Greenbush, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mascot, Australia
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Tigertail Australia is a Mascot, Australia-based public relations firm. They offer Public Relations and Business Continuity Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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PR firm TobinInk. Is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Manara Global is a PR company founded in 2019. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Founded in 2013, Kevin York Communications is a public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Randburg, South Africa
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JT Communication Solutions, a public relations company, is headquartered in Randburg, South Africa. They offer Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2004.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Bwana Media Solutions is a PR company in Chennai, India. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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Better Together is a public relations agency. Located in San Francisco, California, the company was launched in 2023. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsVision360 is a Cairo, Egypt -based boutique agency with a clear mission: to partner with clients who bring a unique edge and meaningful value to Egypt. With a dynamic, agile team, we combine global
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Moxie + Mettle is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing, and the agency is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Kelley Brand Communications is a branding company launched in 2010. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Farnham, England
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Phiness PR Ltd., a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Farnham, England. The team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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In Toone Communication is an Advertising company. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auburn, ME
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Based in Auburn, Maine, Twelve North Agency is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Founded in 2014, seven media is a PR agency. The agency provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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K Harvey Brand Partners is a San Antonio, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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WINT Communications is a public relations company. They are in Vancouver, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 1962, Public Communications Inc. Is a midsize Chicago, Illinois-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1981, Jasculca Terman is a midsize Chicago, Illinois-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Reputn is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Branding firm Mullenlowe Salt was founded in 2000. The small team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Darlinghurst, Australia
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Established in 2019, Agenda C is a public relations agency. The team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Singapore
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Elliot & Co. Is a small public relations company launched in 2017. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Bloomfield Township, MI
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Buzzphoria Public Relations & Marketing is a PR agency. In West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, the agency was launched in 2001. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Brevia Consulting is a small London, England-based public relations firm. The team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
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PR agency Leer Consultores was founded in 2008. In Santo Domingo, Costa Rica and Panamá, Panama, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Cash Labs is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is in Toronto, Canada and provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Banhkok, Thailand
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Moonshot Digital is a Content Marketing company. Located in Banhkok, Thailand, the team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Content Marketing company The Up&Up Group was founded in 2010. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Prosper, TX
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Granger PR LLC, a small public relations firm, is based in Prosper, Texas. The team focuses on Public Relations and UX/UI Design.
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Reach Aceele Media is an Ahmedabad, India-based public relations agency. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Pantano Media & Marketing is a public relations firm established in 2020. Their services include Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Based in Washington, District of Columbia, kglobal is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Weston, MA
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Launched in 2003, Nickerson is a public relations firm. The company specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Alterpraxis is a Ciudad de México, Mexico-based PR company. They focus on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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HM&M PR, a public relations agency, was established in 2016. They provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plymouth, England
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Unearth PR is a public relations company. The Plymouth, England-based team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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MCA Group is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is located in Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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PR Insight is a PR firm. Located in London, England, their small team specializes in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Islandskypr is a PR company. Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kolkata, India
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MediaX Agency, a PR firm, is based in Kolkata, India. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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Spin Communique is a public relations agency. Founded in 2000, their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bhopal, India
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Sancharica PR is a small public relations firm located in Bhopal, India. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Well Done Marketing is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 2003. The agency is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pathumwan, Thailand
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Vero is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Pathumwan, Thailand and have small team of experts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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List of the Top 15 Crisis Management Firms
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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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37.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.