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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 24 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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Lightning Bug Public Relations is a branding agency. The team is based in Augusta, Montana, and their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRidgeland, MS
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Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Strategic Marketing Group, LLC is an Advertising company. Established in 2003, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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Gargle Dental Marketing is a SEO services firm. Established in 2018, the firm is based in Lehi, Utah. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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Image Dynamics is a public relations agency. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, the agency was established in 2004. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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PR agency Fuente Digital was launched in 2023. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Established in 2023, Signature Marketing is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Homewood, AL
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Public relations agency KC Projects PR was established in 2011. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Launched in 2005, Ellis Strategies is a public relations agency. Their team provides Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Emajj, a public relations firm, was established in 2012. The team provides Public Relations and Other Marketing and is based in El Paso, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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Headquartered in Kraków, Poland, PR Inspiration is a PR company. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Tauber Promotion, a PR firm, was founded in 1992. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Populus Communications is a public relations company. The firm is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Herzberg PR is a public relations agency. The Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel-based team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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Rise Communications Company is a Washington, District of Columbia-based PR company. They offer Public Relations and Graphic Design and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49La Molina, Peru
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Trend, a public relations firm, specializes in Public Relations and Graphic Design. The agency is in La Molina, Peru.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAntwerpen, Belgium
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In Antwerpen, Belgium, CRAVE Agency is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Build Reputation Online is a branding firm. They are located in Vancouver, Canada. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Cookerly is a PR company. They were established in 1991 and provide Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Québec, Canada
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Established in 2011, TACT Intelligence-Conseil is a PR firm. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Video Production, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aliso Viejo, CA
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Founded in 2002, The Carrera Agency is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westwood, MA
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Launched in 2011, 25th Hour Communications is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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617MediaGroup is a small Advertising company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, CA
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Augustine is a branding company established in 1996. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Scherf Communications is a PR firm. Established in 2002, their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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AD Company is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 1987.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Integrated Marketing Services is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Launched in 2013, Cambridge Global Advisors is a small Washington, District of Columbia-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Dua Consulting, a small Business Consulting company, is based in New Delhi, India. Their services include Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Genève, Switzerland
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Private Consulting Firm sa, a Business Consulting company, offer Business Consulting and Public Relations. They were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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M2Communications, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Beograd, Serbia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Lighthouse Consultant Limited is an Event Management company. In Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, the company was established in 2006. Their team specializes in Event Management and Public
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Adelaide, Australia
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JP Media is a branding firm established in 2012. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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PR agency Pace Group is located in Vancouver, Canada. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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3rdPlus is a Vashon, Washington-based branding firm. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Gavin/Solmonese LLC is a small public relations firm. They focus on Public Relations and Business Consulting and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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Communications office Colić, Laco and partners is a small PR firm. They focus on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Founded in 1992, vibrio is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing and is headquartered in München, Germany and Zürich, Switzerland.
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OGS Public Relations & Communication is a branding agency. Founded in 1987, the firm is based in Milano, Italy. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orillia, Canada
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Purna Web Agency is a public relations agency. Their team is located in Orillia, Canada. The firm offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Perth, Australia
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Launched in 2012, Savvy Creations is a public relations agency. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is based in Perth, Australia.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Matlock Advertising & PR, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and New York, New York. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ultimo, Australia
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Established in 2004, Espresso Communications is a small Ultimo, Australia-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Founded in 1979, Graham Group is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Goosmann Law Firm is a Commercial Brokerage Services company founded in 2009. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester , England
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Brazen PR, a small branding company, is based in Manchester , England. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Stephan & Brady is a Madison, Wisconsin-based Advertising company. Launched in 1952, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Bridgford, England
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The Dairy Creative Agency is a web design company. The team is headquartered in West Bridgford, England, and their services include Web Design and Branding.
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CMA Results is an Advertising company. Launched in 1987, the agency is based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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PR 20/20 is a Content Marketing company founded in 2005. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Dragon Trail International is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2009. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bondi Junction, Australia
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34/40.020/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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33.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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32.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations25% Crisis communications
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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.