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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 23 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a reputable PR agency known for excelling in crisis communications, media relations, and enhancing brand reputation. With a strong focus on corporate communications, 90% of clients praised their strategic media coverage and publicity efforts. Their transparent project management and impressive client-centric approach received unanimous acclaim, though 20% noted a desire for service expansion beyond traditional PR.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 51 projectsNet Reputation is an online reputation management firm that specializes in maintaining and improving brand reputation through strategic public communications and media relations. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness in suppressing negative content and enhancing online presence. Clients commend their personalized approach and ability to deliver consistent, timely results.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PAServices provided
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See all 22 projectsAtlas Marketing is a Public Relations firm specializing in crisis management and corporate communications. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, 100% of reviewers commend their responsiveness and strategic approach, while 75% highlight their impressive project management and communication skills. Clients consistently praise Chris and his team's ability to deliver comprehensive crisis communications plans and media relations strategies, enhancing brand reputation and ensuring effective public affairs management.
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Located in Orlando, Florida, Consensus Communications is a PR firm. They offer Public Relations and Video Production.
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Inside Advantage PR, a public relations company, is based in Orlando, Florida. Launched in 2015, the team focuses on 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 17 projectsPercepto is a Public Relations and Communications firm specializing in reputation management and online presence enhancement. Across its reviews, 80% highlight their exceptional project management and tailored strategies. With an impressive 88% positive feedback, clients frequently commend their adaptability and effectiveness, particularly in media relations and brand reputation initiatives.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Founded in 2000, HudsonLake is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santiago, Chile
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Part Time Solidario is a small public relations firm headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Arvizu Comunicación Corporativa is a PR firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Spring, Texas and Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Founded in 2015, Consultores RP is a public relations agency. The company offers Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zapopan, Mexico
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Founded in 2015, Binationalink is a PR firm. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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CFF Communications, a PR firm, was founded in 1993. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Located in Warszawa, Poland, Sigma International Poland Ltd. Sp. O.o. Is a public relations company. They focus on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Neuron Agencja Public Relations is a public relations agency. They are headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beyoğlu , Türkiye
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Lorbi PR Tanıtım ve Halkla İlişkiler is a public relations firm. Launched in 1997, the agency offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarıyer, Türkiye
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Contactplus, a PR agency, is headquartered in Sarıyer, Türkiye. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Besiktas , Türkiye
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İz İletişim is a public relations agency. The team is headquartered in Besiktas , Türkiye, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kadıköy, Türkiye
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Do Medya is a small public relations firm headquartered in Kadıköy, Türkiye. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Şişli, Türkiye
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Zarakol İletişim is a Şişli, Türkiye-based PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarıyer, Türkiye
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GoodWorks İletişim Danışmanlığı is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Sarıyer, Türkiye and have small team. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gumussuyu , Türkiye
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Pro Iletisim is a PR company. Located in Gumussuyu , Türkiye, the agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gayrettepe , Türkiye
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Based in Gayrettepe , Türkiye, İlyada İletişim is a public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beyoğlu , Türkiye
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Dilan Baransel Sağlık İletişim Danışmanlığı, a public relations company, is headquartered in Beyoğlu , Türkiye. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bağcılar, Türkiye
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Small PR firm FM Data İletişim Danışmanlığı, is based in Bağcılar, Türkiye. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
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Zen Interactive Media is a software development firm. The agency is headquartered in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala. Their services include Custom Software Development and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Trenton, NJ
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MBI Inc is a PR firm. They specialize in Public Relations and were established in 1991.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 1988, Russo Partners, LLC is a public relations firm. Based in New York, New York, the team specializes in Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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JBJ Management is a PR agency. They were founded in 2006 and provide Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Solski Communications is a PR agency established in 2008. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management and is located in Warszawa, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wien, Austria
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In Wien, Austria, b2g bettertogether group is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Small Event Management company Sănătatea Press Group, is based in București, Romania. The team provides Event Management and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bruxelles, Belgium
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Founded in 2014, Hague Corporate Affairs is a small Bruxelles, Belgium-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ixelles, Belgium
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SEC Newgate EU is a public relations company. They are based in Ixelles, Belgium and have small team. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, BLUE CUBE MARKETING SOLUTIONS is a small PR company. The team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Imogen Public Relations is a public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing and is in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warrington, England
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No Brainer Agency is a PR agency. Launched in 2015, the agency is in Warrington, England. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Words At Work is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 1988, the agency focuses on Content Marketing and Branding.
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EDC is a Content Marketing company. The firm is in Lisboa, Portugal. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Headquartered in Mumbai, India, The 4P Solutions is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quito, Ecuador
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Branding Media, a PR agency, provides Public Relations and Branding. The firm is headquartered in Quito, Ecuador.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Beehive Communications is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Founded in 2019, Zwolf Media House, a small branding agency, is in New Delhi, India. Their team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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Upsize Economics & Marketing , a branding company, is in Monroe, Louisiana. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Brandstorm Communications is a public relations company. The small Hong Kong, Hong Kong-based team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing. The firm was established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Tinge communications, a branding company, was founded in 2019. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy and is located in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The King's Speech, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Corporate Training & Coaching and Video Production.
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Founded in 2017, Khip, a small Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Gangnam District, South Korea. Their services include Content Marketing and Market Research.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Singapore
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Momentum AI Communications is a public relations agency in Singapore. They provide Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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Clare Morris Agency is a public relations firm. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, their small team offers Public Relations and Event Management. The company was established in 2006.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mombasa, Kenya
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Buzz Afrique Limited is an Event Marketing company. Their team is in Mombasa, Kenya and focuses on Event Marketing and Advertising.
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Bold Communications is a Content Marketing company. The Diamond Springs, California-based firm was founded in 2022. Their team provides Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2017, TFN MEDIA GROUP is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hampton, VA
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The Modern Marketer is a small Advertising company headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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The Hayes Initiative, a public relations company, is located in. They specialize in Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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34.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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33.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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33.4/40.018/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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.
Based on a robust evaluation of reputation management and rapid response, Clutch identifies leading firms. The top crisis communications agencies for Fall 2025 include:
A crisis communications firm helps organizations plan for, respond to, and recover from events that could harm brand reputation or stakeholder trust. When an incident occurs, such as a data breach, product recall, executive misconduct, or social media backlash, the agency acts as your rapid-response team. They assess the situation, craft key messages, coordinate with internal leaders and legal counsel, handle media inquiries, and monitor public sentiment in real time. After the initial response, they guide long-term reputation repair through stakeholder outreach, transparent reporting, and strategic storytelling.
A crisis communication agency typically offers:
- Risk audits and crisis-readiness playbooks
- 24/7 on-call media relations and spokesperson training
- Message development and press statement drafting
- Social listening and sentiment analysis
- Stakeholder and influencer outreach
- Internal comms coordination (employees, partners, investors)
- Post-crisis reputation rebuilding and thought-leadership campaigns
- Simulation workshops to test plans before an incident arises
Budgets vary widely based on risk profile and response time. On Clutch, small companies typically spend $5,000–$15,000 per month for monitoring and light support. High-stakes, round-the-clock retainers for enterprises can run $20,000–$50,000+ per month. One-off crisis projects often start around $15,000 for a two-to-four-week engagement. Location, seniority of consultants, and the need for multilingual or industry-specific expertise will also influence pricing.
Start by confirming the agency has handled situations similar to yours, data privacy, healthcare compliance, financial fraud, etc. Review case studies and ask for measurable outcomes (e.g., time to neutral coverage, share-of-voice regained). Ensure the firm offers senior-level counsel 24/7 and can integrate with your legal, HR, and marketing teams. Finally, evaluate chemistry and transparency: you’ll be collaborating under intense pressure, so clear communication and mutual trust are critical.
These are some red flags you should watch for when hiring a crisis communications company:
- Guaranteed media “fixes” or promises to erase online content
- Vague pricing or undisclosed subcontractors
- Lack of a written crisis plan or refusal to run simulations
- Limited access to senior strategists once the contract is signed
- No verifiable case studies or client references in your sector
Utilize these sample questions to help your hiring process:
- Have you managed crises similar to ours? What were the outcomes?
- Who will be on our account, and what is their availability?
- How do you coordinate with legal counsel to balance transparency and liability?
- What monitoring tools and metrics do you use to track sentiment and ROI?
- How will you train our executives and staff for media interactions?
- What is your fee structure for retainers versus emergency engagements?
Most full-service PR agencies handle brand building and media relations during normal operations. Crisis communications firms specialize in high-pressure, high-stakes situations that require rapid response, legal sensitivity, and 24/7 monitoring. While some large PR networks have crisis divisions, a dedicated crisis specialist often brings deeper experience with litigation support, regulatory bodies, and reputation recovery metrics.
These are some of the examples of how a crisis communications firm measures ROI:
- Reduction in negative media coverage over time
- Improvements in sentiment score across social platforms
- Stabilization of stock price or donor contributions
- Surveyed stakeholder trust post-incident
- Speed of returning to normal share-of-voice levels compared with competitors
Choosing KPIs upfront ensures both you and the agency stay aligned on outcomes beyond simple press hits.