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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Advertising company The Dalton Agency was established in 1989. The team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Arrow Media, LLC is a branding agency launched in 2005. Their team focuses on 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Launched in 2016, WhiteLabel PR Pte Ltd is a public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Degu Media PR is a public relations company founded in 2013. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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Located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Leap Strategic Marketing, LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Public Relations and were established in 2007.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2020, Inflect Partners is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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Accessnations is an Event Management company. The company is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Event Management and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9santurtzi, Spain
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Data Comunicación is a small call center based in santurtzi, Spain. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Casablanca, Morocco
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Founded in 2013, BOXCOM is a social media marketing firm. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Public relations agency Media Buffet PR is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Founded in 2017, the team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Carol Fox & Associates is an Advertising company launched in 1994. The company focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Social media marketing firm Dragon Social Limited was founded in 2016. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Evanston, IL
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Akrete is a Content Marketing company. In Evanston, Illinois, their small team focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations. The firm was founded in 2011.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Southend-on-Sea, England
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Reactively. Is a public relations agency. Established in 2018, their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Market Research company fixitfusion is based in New York, New York. Established in 2026, the team focuses on Market Research and Public Relations.
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Small public relations firm Smart Money Media, is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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Apablo Comunicación is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Madrid, Spain, and their services include Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2007, Purpose Brand, a small PR company, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toledo, OH
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Launched in 1965, Hart Associates is a midsize Marketing Strategy company located in Toledo, Ohio and Grandview Heights, Ohio. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerHaifa, Israel
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Web David is a SEO company. The Haifa, Israel-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Branding company Galactic PR Enterprises provides Branding and Public Relations. They were established in 2024.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Abuja, Nigeria
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Unipass Nigeria, a Corporate Travel Management company, was founded in 2025. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, the team offers Corporate Travel Management and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Based in München, Germany, modem conclusa is a public relations agency. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were launched in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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PR firm SPACE PR is in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. The team provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Letizia Agency is a public relations firm. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based company was established in 2015. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holywood, Northern Ireland
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PR firm Lighthouse Communications NI was founded in 2009. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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Mouth Digital and Public Relations is a small public relations agency in. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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Style House, a public relations firm, was launched in 2006. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small Girls PR is a PR company launched in 2010. The agency provides Public Relations.
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Launched in 1987, Lippe Taylor is a public relations company. The agency focuses on Public Relations.
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ODA, a PR company, was launched in 1986. The team offers Public Relations and is located in New York, New York.
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Founded in 2004, Black Frame is a PR firm. The firm focuses on Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Covet PR is a public relations firm. Their small team is in San Diego, California. Their team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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Dowling Public Relations is a PR firm. Their small team is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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HighGround Inc. Is a PR company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Public relations company Morningstar Communications is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southfield, MI
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Founded in 2008, PublicCity PR is a Marketing Strategy and PR firm. In Southfield, Michigan, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Launched in 1973, C&R is a public relations company. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madera, CA
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Launched in 2012, KSPR is a small PR agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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Public relations agency Indie Agency offers Public Relations. They are based in California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sausalito, CA
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Public relations company OutsidePR specializes in Public Relations. They are headquartered in Sausalito, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Public relations agency Hastings & Pleadwell: A Communication Company was launched in 1996. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 1997, Bennet Group Strategic Communications is a public relations company. The team focuses on Public Relations and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Huss Group is a small Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations.
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High Impact Communications, a small public relations firm, is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Steiner Public Relations is a small Columbus, Ohio-based public relations company. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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Pirozzolo Company Public Relations is a PR agency established in 1981. The company specializes in Public Relations, and is small.
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Ann Green Communications, a public relations firm, focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. The company is in South Charleston, West Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Savvy, Inc. Is a PR company. The team is in Portland, Maine, and their services include Public Relations.
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Leverage Point is a PR agency. Established in 2014, the team offers 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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37.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.