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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 24 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a reputable PR agency known for excelling in crisis communications, media relations, and enhancing brand reputation. With a strong focus on corporate communications, 90% of clients praised their strategic media coverage and publicity efforts. Their transparent project management and impressive client-centric approach received unanimous acclaim, though 20% noted a desire for service expansion beyond traditional PR.
$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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PR firm GALA PR was launched in 2022. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Garching bei München, Germany
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GlobalCom PR Network is a Garching bei München, Germany-based public relations agency. Founded in 2004, the team offers Public Relations and Direct Marketing.
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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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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Twenty7 Inc is a small PR company established in 2016. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Times PR is a small PR firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Valve+Meter Performance Marketing is an Advertising company founded in 2017. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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720 Strategies is a PR firm. The firm is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakland, CA
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ONE PR Studio is a public relations firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Oakland, California. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Schneider Associates is a PR company. Established in 1980, the company focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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Public relations company Anthem is in Auckland, New Zealand. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Launched in 2018, Your Name Agency is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249SaThorn , Bangkok, Thailand
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Founded in 2008, JC&CO COMMUNICATIONS is a public relations company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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Beltway Advisors is a small public relations company. They offer Public Relations and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9North Ryde, Australia
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The Sally Branson Consulting Group is a public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and is headquartered in Gold Coast , Australia and North Ryde, Australia.
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Midsize branding firm InnoVision Marketing Group, is based in San Diego, California. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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PR firm Brandspark PR provides Public Relations and Event Marketing. They are in Nairobi, Kenya.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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BETTERTRUST GmbH is a PR firm. Their small team is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and offers Public Relations and Branding. The agency was founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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ComCo Southeast Asia, a public relations company, is headquartered in Makati, Philippines. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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HMA Public Relations is a public relations agency headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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See all 1 projectsMyStory Public Relations offers comprehensive PR services, including Media Relations and Corporate Communications. Clients consistently praise their dedication, excellent media connections, and effective communication strategies. The agency's ability to guarantee media placements and their impressive project management style are recurrent themes in the feedback.
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Public relations company Wings Public Relations is headquartered in Paradise Point, Australia. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Public Relations and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Orion PR is a PR agency. Launched in 2004, the company is in Mumbai, India and Hyderabad, India. Their team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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E. Post Public Relations is a PR company. The team is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Media & Communications Strategies, Inc. Is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Paris, France
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Founded in 2012, JIN Agency is a midsize PR company and social media marketing firm in Paris, France. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Boise, ID
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PR company Portman Square Group Communications is based in Boise, Idaho and New York, New York. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Noble Communications, a PR firm, was founded in 2000. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and is in Portland, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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Established in 2006, Planet Partners is a PR company. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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PRIZM Digital Marketing Agency New Zealand is a branding firm. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Little Haywood, England
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In Little Haywood, England, Stone Junction is a public relations firm. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9ตำบล สำโรงเหนือ, Thailand
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Founded in 2021, ERA Thailand is a public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Surfside, FL
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Slayer Public Relations is a PR company established in 2023. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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Clearsilver Brand Marketing Ltd. Is a PR firm. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2006.
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Strategic Elements LLC is a public relations firm. The firm is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Apron Food PR, a PR company, was launched in 2018. The agency offers Public Relations and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Founded in 2009, Caritas Communications is a small Lagos, Nigeria-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Bloom Communications is a Market Research company. Founded in 2012, their team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Public relations agency THE PUBLIC ADVISORS was launched in 2008. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management and is in București, Romania.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Founded in 2023, SuccessOnn Public Relations is a PR firm. The agency provides Public Relations, and is small.
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Small branding firm Digital Alien Agency, is in Miami, Florida. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2024, Layer PR, a small public relations firm, is in London, England and मुंबई, India. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Launched in 2018, 84 Communications is a small public relations agency located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Vested is a PR agency. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The company is located in New York, New York and London, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Established in 2006, PLMR is a media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsThunder Brand Solutions offers services in Branding, Performance Marketing, and Digital PR, with a focus on Media Relations and Communications. Their reviews highlight exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and a personalized approach. Clients commend their swift, creative efforts in shaping brand identity and their effective storytelling structure in Digital PR initiatives.
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Social media marketing company Zoo Inc. Agency was established in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Barbaro Communications is a PR agency established in 2020. The small team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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Getpress GmbH is a Berlin, Germany-based public relations company. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Public Relations and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Paço de Arcos, Portugal
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Lift Consulting is a midsize Paço de Arcos, Portugal-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2024, GainFocus Public Relations is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Battenhall is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2013, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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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$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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33.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bondi Junction, Australia
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34/40.020/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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34.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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33.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35.2/40.016.4/20 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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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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32.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations25% Crisis communications
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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.