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 PR agency specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. Reviews consistently commend their thoroughness, speed, and flexibility, with over 90% noting timely delivery and effective communication. They are praised for their crisis communication strategies and media exposure skills, although innovation is encouraged. A notable 80% of clients recognized their role in achieving significant brand awareness and media coverage.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 51 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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SEO company Coast 360 Digital Marketing specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in Newquay, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
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Established in 2014, Colar Marketing Solution Limited is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
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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 17 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 - 9Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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On Stage Events & Communications Ltd. Is a small Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong-based public relations firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Creative Real Estate Copy is a small branding agency established in 2016. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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NSG Consulting Inc. Is a small public relations company founded in 2011. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Zodiac Global LTD is a public relations agency in London, England. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Public Relations and Other Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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K12 Media is a small Detroit, Michigan-based social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Park, IL
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Digital Content Strategy LLC is a branding agency based in Highland Park, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9København, Denmark
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ATAK Nordic, a PR firm, is based in København, Denmark. They offer Public Relations and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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Small website development company Clearstream Agency, is located in El Segundo, California. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Branding agency Goode PR was launched in 1991. In Auckland, New Zealand, the team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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Nabeela PR is a New York City, New York-based PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southborough, England
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Sharp Minds Communications is a branding company founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bristol, England
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Strike Communications is a public relations company founded in 2020. The small team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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Blue Earth Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2004. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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OC Public Relations, a public relations company, is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Established in 1996, the team provides Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Center Reach Communications is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is based in Dallas, Texas and focuses on Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing. The firm was launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Des Moines, IA
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Established in 1999, Performance Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lisboa, Portugal
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Branding agency WL Partners was established in 2008. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations and is in Lisboa, Portugal.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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ThreeSixty Group is an Advertising company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1960, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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SIR is a Richmond, Virginia-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providencia, Chile
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Ekhos, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2000. The firm provides Marketing Strategy and Market Research, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Livermore, CA
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Cox eLearning Consulting, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Livermore, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Longview, TX
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Founded in 2005, EDsuite is a branding firm. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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BDA Creative, a branding firm, was launched in 2004. In München, Germany, the team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Presidio Strategic Communications is a public relations firm. Their small team of employees is in Anaheim, California. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zürich, Switzerland
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CRK, an Advertising company, is in Zürich, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland. Founded in 1989, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Accra, Ghana
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Event Management company Touchpoint Magna Carta is in Accra, Ghana. They focus on Event Management and Public Relations and were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Asse, Belgium
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All Colors of Communication is a small branding agency launched in 2014. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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First House is an Oslo, Norway-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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CDJ & Associates is a small branding firm headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Honner is a public relations company launched in 1997. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maidstone, England
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PFPR Communications Ltd is a public relations agency located in Maidstone, England. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Established in 2018, Quantum Endorphine Digital is a PR company. Headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Based in Santee, South Carolina, Stryker-Munley Group is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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Torque Agency Group is a branding firm. Established in 2000, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
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PR agency Trumpeter SK/CZ provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. They are based in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Innovant Public Relations is a branding company headquartered in Houston, Texas. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Established in 2015, La Fábrica de Discursos is a public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brasilia,, Brazil
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Verlindo is a branding firm. The Brasilia,, Brazil-based team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Results Advertising, an Advertising company, is located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey and Canada. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Coates Kokes, an Advertising company, was founded in 1978. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is in Portland, Oregon.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Democracy is a video production agency. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, England. Their services include Video Production and Public Relations.
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J_Comms is a Content Marketing company. The Belfast, Northern Ireland-based team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Based in Metairie, Louisiana, Event Design Build is a small Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Advertising.
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Founded in 1986, Thread Marketing Group is a small branding agency headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 1931, Mithoff Burton Partners is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Branding firm Lithiumpr México is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2010.
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Small branding agency Lead Image, is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Small Content Marketing company Audacia Comunicación, is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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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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37.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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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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36.4/40.017.4/20 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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33.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 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+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Public Relations11% Crisis communications70% 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.
Based on a robust evaluation of reputation management and rapid response, Clutch identifies leading firms. The top crisis communications agencies for Fall 2025 include:
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.
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.