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 PR agency delivering services such as media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. With reviews indicating over 90% positive feedback, clients praise their timely delivery, open communication, and media exposure success. A recurring theme is their ability to significantly enhance media coverage and public communications, with over 70% of reviewers highlighting improvements in brand recognition and media presence.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 53 projectsNet Reputation is a Public Relations firm specializing in online reputation management, notably through services like media relations and brand reputation enhancement. Across various reviews, 75% reported positive experiences, highlighting effective suppression or removal of negative content and consistent communication. While 25% mentioned issues with transparency or unmet expectations, the majority praised the company's professionalism, personalized service, and successful outcomes in improving public communications.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PAServices provided
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See all 22 projectsAtlas Marketing is a communications firm specializing in PR, crisis management, and media relations. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their strategic focus and responsiveness, particularly in crisis communications and media training. Approximately 75% of reviewers highlight their ability to align with client values and address complex public affairs needs.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Founded in 1984, Borshoff is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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MediaTree Marketing & Advertising is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 8 projectsReputation Defense Network is a specialized Public Relations firm focusing on brand reputation management and suppression of negative content across various industries. With consistently positive feedback from clients, they are commended for their swift action, effective strategies, and seamless communication. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their expertise in managing online presence and reputation, particularly in media relations and public communications.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelServices provided
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See all 18 projectsPercepto is a Public Relations agency specializing in reputation management, media relations, and corporate communications. The company receives high praise for its adaptive problem-solving and professional project management, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely delivery and effective communication. Clients appreciate Percepto's personalized approach, with 80% noting their strategic and innovative solutions tailored to individual business needs.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Alschuler Communications is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Carson Stoga Communications is a PR firm. They were founded in 1999 and provide Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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PR agency Morsing PR is located in København, Denmark. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Established in 2024, The PR Hook is a small Miami, Florida-based public relations agency. Their team offers Public Relations.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kondapur, India
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Branding Experts is a public relations firm. They were launched in 2022, and their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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BAAS Amsterdam, a Content Marketing company, is in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Antwerpen, Belgium. They specialize in Content Marketing and Public Relations and were established in 2011.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Blue Totem, a public relations company, was founded in 2016. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsRovo Press offers Public Relations services, specializing in Media Relations and Corporate Communications. Clients praise their ability to secure placements in major news outlets like NBC and USA Today, highlighting their affordability and high-quality results. Feedback consistently underscores their efficiency, professionalism, and impressive service quality comparable to higher-priced PR agencies.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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SmartPR, a public relations company, was founded in 2011. The company offers Public Relations and Branding.
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Public relations agency SR Public Relations was founded in 2001. The company provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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New Age PR Agency is a public relations firm. They are located in New York, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Squamish, Canada
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Coldwater Communications is a PR firm. The Squamish, Canada-based company provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tallahassee, FL
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Sachs Media is a PR firm. They are in Tallahassee, Florida and Orlando, Florida and have small team. They offer Public Relations.
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Carmichael Lynch Relate is a Content Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and New York, New York, and their services include Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bridgeport, CT
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Pascale is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2005. The midsize team provides Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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Tactical Rabbit is a public relations agency headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. They offer Public Relations and Litigation Support Services and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Rantau Golin, a PR company, was founded in 1992. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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PR company Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 1984.
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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PR company VANCE was launched in 2012. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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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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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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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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See all 1 projectsKabir Inc. is an Australia multinational technology conglomerate holding company Headquarters in 5010 Curtin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Kabir Inc is the world’slargest technology
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSan Bernardino, CA
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Public relations company Cwamne PR was established in 2019. The company offers Public Relations.
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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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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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Established in 2006, Planet Partners is a PR company. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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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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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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36/40.017/20 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+$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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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35.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.