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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In Newport Beach, California, Health+Commerce is a small branding agency. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Atômica is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 8 projectsReputation Defense Network is a specialized Public Relations firm focusing on brand reputation management and suppression of negative content across various industries. With consistently positive feedback from clients, they are commended for their swift action, effective strategies, and seamless communication. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their expertise in managing online presence and reputation, particularly in media relations and public communications.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelServices provided
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See all 18 projectsPercepto is a Public Relations agency specializing in reputation management, media relations, and corporate communications. The company receives high praise for its adaptive problem-solving and professional project management, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely delivery and effective communication. Clients appreciate Percepto's personalized approach, with 80% noting their strategic and innovative solutions tailored to individual business needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Central, Hong Kong
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SEC Newgate Greater China is a Central, Hong Kong-based public relations company. The team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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PEPR Consulting is a public relations agency based in Prague, Czech Republic. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49København, Denmark
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Headquartered in København, Denmark, RelationsPeople is an Advertising company. Launched in 2000, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brisbane City, Australia
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Escalate Consulting is a small Brisbane City, Australia-based Business Continuity Management company. Their services include Business Continuity Management and Public Relations.
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Ricci Communications is an Advertising company. The small North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2002.
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In Los Angeles, California and , Pivotal Metrics is a small Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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MAK LEGAL is an Intellectual Property Law company. Founded in 2015, their team provides Intellectual Property Law and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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R.B Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in Cairo, Egypt.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCape Town, South Africa
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Minnie-lee Media World is a branding agency. They are based in Cape Town, South Africa, and their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
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PR's Me is a public relations company. They are based in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, and their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Webb Strategic Communications is a public relations firm. They are located in Denver, Colorado, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Event Marketing company Julian Gregory PR was launched in 2023. The firm specializes in Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Marka Sponsorluk, a small Business Consulting company, is based in Ankara, Türkiye. The team offers Business Consulting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Parañaque, Philippines
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Founded in 2019, CULT: Marketing and Communications is a small Parañaque, Philippines-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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CMA Strategies is a public relations agency established in 2002. The company provides Public Relations and Market Research, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providencia, Chile
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In Providencia, Chile, Jankelevich & Zaninovic Comunicación Estratégica is a small PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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Ortega Strategies Group is a public relations company. The Fullerton, California-based firm was established in 2009. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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Schwartz Entertainment Media Group is a PR firm based in. They specialize in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2005.
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Founded in 2018, Mahfuzul Islam is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Make it Matter Media Inc. Is a PR company. The Kingston, Canada-based agency was founded in 2013. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Revolution Messaging is a midsize Advertising company established in 2009. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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See all 1 projectsSpine PR offers comprehensive Public Relations services, including media relations, branding, digital PR campaigns, and online reputation management. Their reviews highlight a strategic and innovative approach that enhances brand visibility and engagement. Clients commend their responsiveness, adaptability, and ability to deliver measurable results, such as increased media impressions and improved social media metrics, positioning Spine PR as a valuable partner in corporate communications and public affairs.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Retro Digital is a small SEO agency in Dublin, Ireland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Launched in 2017, BluePrint Business Communications is a small Raleigh, North Carolina-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Creative Agency Newcastle is an Advertising company founded in 2010. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Established in 2023, Marsupial is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Huia India, a social media marketing agency, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2020.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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YS Media is an Advertising company. Established in 2021, the firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Schlieren, Switzerland
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IONH MEDIA is a SEO agency established in 2021. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2024, Altevant, a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Business Consulting and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Woodbridge, VA
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Founded in 2023, Peaktive is a small PR firm headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia. Their team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Electsun Engineering Co. Is an Engineering company. They are located in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Their team provides Engineering and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham , England
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Redbrick Communications is a midsize PR firm in Nottingham , England. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNewport Beach, CA
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Public relations agency Kate Casey,Public Relations was launched in 2004. The firm focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Vancouver, Canada
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Gary Ley Public Affairs is a PR company. They are headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada and have small team. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Partner of Promotion, a PR company, was founded in 1984. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland.
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Headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, Southwest Business Services, LLC is a small Content Writing Services company. Their services include Content Writing Services and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDenver, CO
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Talent Representation company LaFynk is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. They offer Talent Representation and Public Relations.
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Camila Communications is a PR company. Their small team is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Madchatter Brand Solutions is a public relations agency. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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Reputation Doctor LLC, a public relations agency, was established in 2014. Based in New York, New York, the team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Caledon, Northern Ireland
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MGMPR LTD is a public relations agency. The team offers Public Relations and Branding, and the agency is in Caledon, Northern Ireland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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Founded in 2011, J. Lauren PR, a small PR agency, is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Small public relations company Palladium Media., is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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PR IN PUMPS, LLC is a public relations agency. The Dayton, Ohio-based agency was established in 2016. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paramus, NJ
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Caryl Communications Inc. Is a PR agency. Launched in 1980, the team offers Public Relations and Email Marketing. The firm is in Paramus, New Jersey.
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Yankee Public Relations is a PR agency. Located in Pittstown, New Jersey, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Foxborough, MA
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Public relations company Classic Communications was founded in 1979. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, the team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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36/40.017/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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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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$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
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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.