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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Crayon HQ is a branding agency located in New York, New York. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Bellevue Communications, a public relations firm, was established in 1995. The small team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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PR agency Particle PR was established in 2023. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding and is located in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Founded in 2011, Silicon Minds is a midsize Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based branding company. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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Essex Strategies is a public relations firm. In Boston, Massachusetts, their small team provides Public Relations and Business Consulting. The company was established in 2024.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Intermarket, a Broadcast Video company, is headquartered in New York, New York and Miami, Florida. The team specializes in Broadcast Video and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2013, Dr Fiona Wilson is a public relations company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Content Moderation Services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hermon, ME
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Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2001. They specializes in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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Founded in 2023, Super Tactics Agency is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Lowe Group is a public relations company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They focus on Public Relations and Content Marketing and were launched in 2003.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Tadpole Communications, LLC is a PR firm. Their small team is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2016, Magonova & Partners is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Branding company LLC Octopance was founded in 2025. The firm provides Branding and Public Relations.
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Established in 2011, GQsystems, a.s. Is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Conversion Optimization and is located in Bratislava, Slovakia and Wien, Austria.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Marketing Strategy company Standing Partnership was founded in 1991. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Veteran Strategies is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Advertising, and the agency is located in.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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HealthCom Consulting is a public relations firm founded in 2005. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scarborough, Australia
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SEO Perth Experts is a public relations company launched in 2000. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Established in 2008, socialhunt is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations and is based in karachi, Pakistan and Karachi, Pakistan.
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Established in 1997, PLEON Talan is a small Kyiv, Ukraine-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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CC Plus is a public relations agency. Located in Cairo, Egypt, the team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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Rockit Science Agency is an Advertising company. They were established in 2002 and provide Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Branding agency Fitzgerald & CO was launched in 1983. The agency focuses on Branding and Public Relations, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 1997, Hanover Communications is a media planning and buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Waterloo, Canada
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Established in 2011, Durrell Communications is a public relations company. The firm provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Launched in 2009, Nolan PR is a public relations firm. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ultimo, Australia
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We Are Different is a PR agency. They are based in Ultimo, Australia and Ultimo, Australia, and their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
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Mandy Queen PR, a small PR company, is based in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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PRactice Communication Management is a public relations agency. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management. The agency is in Besiktas , Türkiye.
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PR firm Category Communications was established in 2024. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Leicester, England
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VirtuoPress, a public relations firm, is headquartered in Leicester, England. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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Public relations firm Harvard Engage! Communications GmbH was founded in 1996. In München, Germany, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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PR firm Drury focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 1989.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Provident Communications is a Toronto, Canada-based public relations firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Relevantiv is a public relations firm. Located in Kalmar, Sweden, their small team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. The agency was launched in 2021.
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Founded in 2014, pr2 - Communication Agency is a PR agency. In Sofia, Bulgaria, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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CYCLE is a PR agency. Founded in 2022, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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EXTRATEGIA, a PR agency, was established in 1999. They provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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Public relations firm Global Results Communications focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing. They were established in 2005.
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Midsize public relations agency Wachsman, is in New York, New York. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Branding firm The Publicity Dude was established in 2017. The company offers Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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FORWARD Agency is a PR firm. They focus on Public Relations and Content Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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RLF Communications, a public relations company, was founded in 2007. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Canna Communication is a PR firm. They are located in Muskegon, Michigan and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Mash Strategy is a Calgary, Canada-based branding firm. They provide Branding and Public Relations and were launched in 2018.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Priority Consultants is a public relations firm. They are based in Singapore, Singapore, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2022, Profile is a small London, England-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Pi2 PR is a public relations company. Located in București, Romania, the company was founded in 2008. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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SKP Creative is a Content Marketing company. Based in Amarillo, Texas, the agency provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Ek public relations is a PR firm. The agency is in Austin, Texas and Austin, Texas. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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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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$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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$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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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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.