Top Crisis Communications Firms
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 27 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a Public Relations agency with expertise in media relations, brand reputation, and corporate communications. They are praised for their thoroughness, timeliness, and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their positive impact on media coverage and brand awareness. Clients consistently commend their project management skills and flexibility, with no substantial areas for improvement noted.
$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, brand reputation, and media coverage suppression. The company consistently receives high ratings for its exceptional service, with 100% of reviewers highlighting its professionalism and effective communication. Positive feedback emphasizes their results-driven approach and commitment to customer satisfaction, with exemplary project management and responsiveness cited by 90% of clients.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Pasa La Voz Relaciones Públicas, a small PR company, is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Şişli, Türkiye
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In Şişli, Türkiye, Brand&More İletişim Danışmanlığı is a small PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin 2, Ireland
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Paul Allen & Associates is a small public relations company located in Dublin 2, Ireland. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vasad, Hungary
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Established in 2008, FORTE Communications Ltd., a small PR firm, is in Vasad, Hungary. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Strategic Scope Communication Agency is a small public relations agency based in Budapest, Hungary. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Launched in 2004, Flagship Solutions is a small PR company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reykjavík, Iceland
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Public relations company KOM Consulting was launched in 1986. The agency offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Pro science is a public relations agency. Headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, the company was founded in 2015. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Advanced Public Relations is a public relations company launched in 2001. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Founded in 2017, Jam PR is a PR agency. The company offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, VT
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Public relations agency Grasshopper Lane Communications was launched in 2014. Located in Reading, Vermont, the team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lansing, MI
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Truscott Rossman is a public relations company founded in 2011. The team focuses on Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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See all 1 projectsKholaseh Agency is a digital media agency providing services such as social media account management, verification assistance, and news dissemination. The company assists clients with account
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Rogue is a branding agency headquartered in Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. They offer Branding and Public Relations and were established in 2024.
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IBrandeo is a small Content Marketing company located in Hamburg, Germany. The team provides Content Marketing and Branding.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Midas Communications International Co., Ltd., a PR company, was established in 2007. The agency offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cheshire, CT
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Established in 2013, Rebellion Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Launched in 2010, AltaMinds is a public relations agency. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Padur, India
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Storefries, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2021. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Problem Solutions PR is a Content Marketing company. The team is in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Şişli, Türkiye
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Bersay Communications Consultancy is a midsize Şişli, Türkiye-based Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Harbiye, Türkiye
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Marjinal Porter Novelli is an Advertising company. Launched in 1993, the team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations. The firm is based in Harbiye, Türkiye.
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KR1STNA Media is an Advertising company. Launched in 2018, the agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2016, MILK Creative Communications is a branding agency. The agency offers Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mueller Communications, LLC is a PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Launched in 2015, MARKiT is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Millstone, NJ
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Direct Marketing company Mspire Group was founded in 2009. The small team provides Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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H1 is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based branding agency. They offer Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Royal Leamington Spa, England
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R&Co Communications is a Royal Leamington Spa, England-based branding firm. Founded in 1979, the team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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Established in 2025, atelier13.space | Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Neve Daniel, Israel
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Founded in 2005, Moore Connected Communications is a small Content Marketing company. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Half Street Group is a public relations firm. Their small team is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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Reput8ion Dynamics is a small PR firm in Kildare, Ireland. The team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Spark Agency Group, a PR company, was launched in 2024. The company offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Small public relations firm Wavemed Medical & Healthcare Communications Agency, is based in Poznań, Poland. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Graphitto Labs Private Limited is an Advertising company. The Mumbai, India-based team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2025, THE KATHA COMPANY is a branding firm. The agency focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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Blockchain Marketing company Nisha was established in 2024. The team provides Blockchain Marketing and Branding and is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Established in 2025, MRSM | مرسم البلد is a PR agency. The company focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Positioning Partners is a PR agency. Launched in 2026, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The company is based in Johannesburg , South Africa.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Abshire Public Relations is a public relations company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. They specialize in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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The Knight Agency is a small Marketing Strategy and public relations firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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Shout PR is a Marketing Strategy and PR agency established in 1998. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wailuku, HI
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Kauhane Inc is a public relations company founded in 2002. The company specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Happy PR is a small public relations company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Shirley & Banister Public Affairs is a public relations agency. Established in 1984, their team provides Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Danville, CA
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Land Use Strategies is a small Danville, California-based PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Public relations firm ZLATÁR PR COMMUNICATION is in Budapest, Hungary. They offer Public Relations and Branding and were launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kingston, NY
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JMC Marketing Communications & PR is a public relations firm. They offer Public Relations and Market Research and were launched in 1987.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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The KC Consulting Group is a PR company and Business Consulting company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. They specialize in Public Relations and Business Consulting and were launched in 2021.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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38.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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38/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.4/40.016.2/20 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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$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 - 249
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33.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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33.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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34.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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33.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Public Relations17% Crisis communications20% Other
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Crisis Communications Firm FAQs
Looking for a crisis communications firm but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a crisis communications firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
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.