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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 28 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a reputable PR and communications agency specializing in media relations, brand reputation, and corporate communications. The company is lauded for its professionalism, reliability, and ability to effectively manage media coverage and brand positioning. According to reviews, approximately 90% of clients express satisfaction with the agency's proactive approach and results-driven strategies, highlighting its role in enhancing brand awareness and media presence across various industries.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 56 projectsNetReputation is a Public Relations firm specializing in online reputation management and media relations, offering services to enhance brand reputation and suppress negative content. Reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, highlighting their professionalism, effective communication, and commitment to client satisfaction. Approximately 90% of reviewers praised their ability to eliminate negative search results and improve online presence.
$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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JPA Health is a public relations company. The Washington, District of Columbia-based team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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CloudNine PR is a public relations agency located in London, England. They offer Public Relations and Market Research.
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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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Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Murnahan Public Relations, Inc is a small PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Launched in 2011, Suppagood is a small PR firm located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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EXTRATEGIA, a PR agency, was established in 1999. They provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Saints Art is a public relations agency established in 2015. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Event Management, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Small public relations firm Story Partners, is located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cheltenham, England
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Energy PR is a PR firm. They were founded in 1995, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Khulna, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsRemoval Media specializes in PR, Media Relations, and Corporate Communications, particularly focusing on managing online reputations by removing negative content and reviews. Client reviews highlight the company's professionalism, effectiveness, and strong communication skills, consistently delivering successful outcomes within agreed timelines.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Isom Global Strategies Marketing is an Advertising company. In Washington, District of Columbia, their team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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Communications LAB is a Digital Strategy company based in Orange, California. They offer Digital Strategy and Public Relations and were established in 2013.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Seoul, South Korea
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Briman Communications is a PR agency. Founded in 1999, their team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miraflores, Peru
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PR company Trend | Agencia de PR & Reputacion was launched in 2012. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Real News Public Relations is a public relations agency. Their team is located in Dallas, Texas and Austin, Texas and focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsAt Media Accent we create bespoke Public Relations and corporate media communication solutions for our clients. Our operations date back to 2014. At Media Accent, we regard our clients
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9İstanbul, Türkiye
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NEFA Public Relations Agency is a İstanbul, Türkiye-based PR agency. They specialize in Public Relations and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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Feature PR, a public relations agency, is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. They provide Public Relations and Event Management and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Richard Maxwell Communications Inc. Is a small PR company and Corporate Training & Coaching company based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Public Relations and Corporate Training &
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sandton, South Africa
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Founded in 2015, Brandfundi is a public relations company. Located in Sandton, South Africa, the team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jaipur, India
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See all 1 projectsCREATION Public Relations is a Jaipur based professional consultancy firm specialising in Public Relations, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Crisis Management, Event Management
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USA on the Web, a public relations company, was established in 2019. Based in , the team focuses on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Public relations agency Marketing Unlimited is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Launched in 2022, the team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Columbia, MD
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LMD is a branding agency. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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COMMSX is a small PR firm. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2001, J. Walcher Communications is a public relations company. Located in San Diego, California, the team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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SUTTON is a media planning & buying company launched in 2006. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2022, CYCLE is a small Bangkok, Thailand-based Blockchain company. Their team provides Blockchain and Blockchain Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Digital Win Business Agency is a Hyderabad, India-based PR firm. They provide Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hamburg, Germany
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TDUB Kommunikationsberatung is a public relations firm founded in 2010. The company provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsRed Herring Digital is a social media advertising agency that manages Facebook and Instagram campaigns. However, feedback from their clients indicates a significant underperformance, with concerns over limited resources and lack of strategic engagement. Notably, 100% of the reviews emphasize poor communication and transparency issues, affecting overall client satisfaction and raising concerns about account ownership and data handling practices.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Formidable Public Relations Inc. Is a PR company. The Edmonton, Canada-based firm was founded in 2009. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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Rebel Thought Leadership Marketing is a PR agency. They are based in Vancouver, Canada and and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Novitas Communications is a public relations agency. The Denver, Colorado-based agency focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Public relations firm Rebellious PR & Consulting is in Portland, Oregon. They provide Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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LANE, A Finn Partners Company is a PR company. The small Portland, Oregon-based team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The firm was established in 1990.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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Cap&Cime PR is a PR firm established in 1999. Located in Paris, France, the team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Garvey Communication Associates Inc. (GCAi) is an Email Marketing company. The company is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Their team provides Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Stanton is a small New York, New York-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Small PR agency Hopscotch Europe, is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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Good-PR , a public relations firm, is headquartered in Kraków, Poland. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Public relations company Gutenberg focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2004.
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Competitive Intelligence Australa is a PR company. Based in East Jindabyne, Australia, the agency was established in 1990. Their services include Public Relations and Litigation Support Services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Evoke Solution is a branding company launched in 2020. The company provides Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2016, NewsMakers is a PR agency and SEO agency. Their team offers Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Elk Grove, CA
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Christina Kumar PR is a public relations company. Established in 2019, the team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Advertising company Peppershock Media was established in 2003. The company specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Clark Influence, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Montréal, Canada and Toronto, Canada. Established in 2017, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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TIME Public Relations / TimePR is a PR company. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Founded in 1996, Australian Public Affairs is a PR firm. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management and is in Sydney, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jerusalem, Israel
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Gova10 is a PR agency. Launched in 2022, the company is located in Jerusalem, Israel. Their services include Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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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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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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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.