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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Founded in 2011, WEC Communication is a small Kraków, Poland-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Bernardino, CA
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Dameron Communications is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in San Bernardino, California and offers Advertising and Public Relations. The agency was established in 1988.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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PRA Communications is a public relations company. Their team is based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carvajal PR Team is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vicente López, Argentina
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MDG - A Weber Shandwick affiliate, a PR firm, was launched in 1999. In Vicente López, Argentina, the team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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PAA Advisory is a PR agency based in Ottawa, Canada and Montreal, Canada. Launched in 2010, the team offers Public Relations.
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The Boreland Group Inc., a small public relations company, is headquartered in. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, HWPR is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOakland, CA
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Ruby Press, a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Oakland, California. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Powell Tate is a Washington, District of Columbia-based PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Digital Strategy and were launched in 1991.
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Launched in 1983, Interel Group is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Metrics is an AI company and public relations firm established in 2013. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beşiktaş, Türkiye
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Artı İletişim Yönetimi is a public relations agency. The Beşiktaş, Türkiye-based firm was founded in 2004. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hanover, NJ
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SCG Advertising & Public Relations is an Advertising company. In Hanover, New Jersey, the company was established in 1958. Their team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWinston-Salem, NC
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Amme & Associates is a public relations agency established in 1994. The small team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bern, Switzerland
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Founded in 2006, furrerhugi. Is a PR company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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Growinc Group Indonesia is a PR company established in 2012. The firm offers Public Relations and Market Research, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLivingston, MT
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Founded in 2017, Strategies North LLC is a public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shinjuku City, Japan
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Public relations agency Inoue Public Relations, Inc. Is headquartered in Shinjuku City, Japan. They offer Public Relations and were founded in 1970.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Finesse Group, a PR company and Content Marketing company, focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing. The firm is based in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lagos, Nigeria
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Mediacraft Associates Limited is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations and are based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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Public relations company RiskLogic is in Sydney, Australia and East Melbourne, Australia. Their services include Public Relations and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Small public relations firm Sarah Parsons Media, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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Village PR, a small PR firm, is based in Ottawa, Canada. The team offers Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Plantation, FL
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Top of Mind PR is a social media marketing firm. The small Plantation, Florida-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 2015.
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See all 1 projectsCASANEGRA is the first AI-powered strategy consultancy built to help brands earn more than attention — we help them earn cultural relevance. We go the full scope: from creating and positioning
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Konnections IMAG is a branding agency. Their small team is in Hyderabad, India. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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SkyHigh Creatives is a PR agency. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and London, England, the company was established in 2020. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Lumus Inc is a New York, New York-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Content Writing Services company Aura Profiles Management Services was established in 2011. The team offers Content Writing Services and Public Relations and is in New Delhi, India.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leicester, England
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Launched in 2007, Anicca Digital, a small Content Marketing company, is based in Leicester, England. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Headquartered in Málaga, Spain and Estepona, Spain, PR360 is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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The Relentless Collective is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, their team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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GIS Consult is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is based in Beyoğlu , Türkiye. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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LSZ COMMUNICATIONS is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Public Relations and were established in 2002. The agency is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lince, Peru
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Founded in 1992, Realidades is a public relations firm. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Roma, Italy
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COSE AGENCY is an Advertising company based in Roma, Italy. The team offers Advertising and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boynton Beach, FL
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CGLO Media, a Content Marketing company, focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations. The agency is located in Boynton Beach, Florida.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Baghdad, Iraq
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Harf Promotions is an Advertising company founded in 1992. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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Dogwood Solutions, a Marketing Strategy company, focus on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Eminence Global PR Firm is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is in Nairobi, Kenya. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Endicott PR is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Dallas, Texas and Austin, Texas, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Greene Street Communications is a public relations company. Launched in 2013, their team focuses on Public Relations and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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LLPR is a PR agency. Established in 2022, the team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holywood, Northern Ireland
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In Holywood, Northern Ireland, Birdsong Communications is a PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2001, Colorado Advocates, a small public relations agency, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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StandPoint Public Affairs is a public relations firm. They are located in St. Louis, Missouri and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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PR agency Complete PR was founded in 2012. The agency provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Smoak Public Relations is a public relations firm. Launched in 1993, the team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Adam Ritchie Brand Direction is a PR agency located in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Management.
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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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$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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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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$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.