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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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In Portland, Maine, TrueLine Public Relations is a small public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Launched in 2003, Bishoff Communications is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management and is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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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 - 9Chicopee, MA
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Valvespring is a public relations company. Established in 2009, the company is in Chicopee, Massachusetts and New York, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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The Gulko Group is a PR firm founded in 2013. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly, MA
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The Second Row is a public relations firm. The small Beverly, Massachusetts-based team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management. The firm was launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dedham, MA
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The JSK Group, LLC, a public relations company, was established in 2009. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management and is based in Dedham, Massachusetts and Racine, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stoneham, MA
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Launched in 2009, Gear Communications is a small Stoneham, Massachusetts-based public relations agency. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton, MA
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Founded in 2004, Rhino Public Relations is a public relations company. The team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing and is based in Hamilton, Massachusetts.
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Ein Communications is a public relations agency established in 1980. The company focuses on Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Small PR agency sanderson strategies , is located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Public relations company Velocity Public Affairs specializes in Public Relations and Event Management. They were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Ring Communications is a PR firm. They were established in 2007, and their services include Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Public relations company Regina Villa Associates is in Boston, Massachusetts. Launched in 1978, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Established in 2005, Clark Communications is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Mooring Advisory Group is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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RD|PR is a PR company. They are headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brasília, Brazil
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TORRE Comunicação e Estratégia is a PR company. They are in Brasília, Brazil and have small team. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brasilia, Brazil
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Contatos Assessoria Política is a PR firm headquartered in Brasilia, Brazil. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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JRM Advisers is a small Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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Linnden Communications is a public relations company established in 2002. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Based in Madrid, Spain, Dubsar Public Relations Spain is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murray, UT
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Power Media, a PR company, was launched in 1994. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management and is based in Murray, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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ComunicArte is a PR agency headquartered in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were founded in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Pasa La Voz Relaciones Públicas, a small PR company, is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Şişli, Türkiye
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In Şişli, Türkiye, Brand&More İletişim Danışmanlığı is a small PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin 2, Ireland
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Paul Allen & Associates is a small public relations company located in Dublin 2, Ireland. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vasad, Hungary
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Established in 2008, FORTE Communications Ltd., a small PR firm, is in Vasad, Hungary. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Strategic Scope Communication Agency is a small public relations agency based in Budapest, Hungary. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Launched in 2004, Flagship Solutions is a small PR company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reykjavík, Iceland
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Public relations company KOM Consulting was launched in 1986. The agency offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Pro science is a public relations agency. Headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, the company was founded in 2015. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Advanced Public Relations is a public relations company launched in 2001. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Founded in 2017, Jam PR is a PR agency. The company offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, VT
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Public relations agency Grasshopper Lane Communications was launched in 2014. Located in Reading, Vermont, the team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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Truscott Rossman is a public relations company founded in 2011. The team focuses on Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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See all 1 projectsKholaseh Agency is a digital media agency providing services such as social media account management, verification assistance, and news dissemination. The company assists clients with account
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Rogue is a branding agency headquartered in Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. They offer Branding and Public Relations and were established in 2024.
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IBrandeo is a small Content Marketing company located in Hamburg, Germany. The team provides Content Marketing and Branding.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Midas Communications International Co., Ltd., a PR company, was established in 2007. The agency offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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Established in 2013, Rebellion Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Launched in 2010, AltaMinds is a public relations agency. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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Storefries, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2021. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Problem Solutions PR is a Content Marketing company. The team is in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Bersay Communications Consultancy is a midsize Şişli, Türkiye-based Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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Marjinal Porter Novelli is an Advertising company. Launched in 1993, the team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations. The firm is based in Harbiye, Türkiye.
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KR1STNA Media is an Advertising company. Launched in 2018, the agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2016, MILK Creative Communications is a branding agency. The agency offers Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mueller Communications, LLC is a PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2015, MARKiT is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Millstone, NJ
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Direct Marketing company Mspire Group was founded in 2009. The small team provides Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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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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$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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$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.