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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 26 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a PR agency specializing in media relations, corporate communications, and brand reputation management. Reviews consistently commend their thoroughness, speed, and flexibility, with over 90% noting timely delivery and effective communication. They are praised for their crisis communication strategies and media exposure skills, although innovation is encouraged. A notable 80% of clients recognized their role in achieving significant brand awareness and media coverage.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Launched in 1991, Rob Horowitz Associates is a small Providence, Rhode Island-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waterbury Center, VT
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Be Bold Advertising is a graphic design agency founded in 2009. The company offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Chatterbox Marketing is a small Advertising company established in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rossmoyne, Australia
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Perth Marketing Solutions is a small Rossmoyne, Australia-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camp Hill, PA
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Launched in 2001, Hamilton Media + Marketing, LLC is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oakland, CA
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Launched in 2007, Glass House Communications is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Event Marketing and is based in Oakland, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Advertising company Creativahn is located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Advertising company Public Relations Strategy was founded in 2008. Headquartered in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Founded in 2004, Unicus Marketing is an Advertising company. The small team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Advertising company Judith Buethe Public Relations was launched in 1989. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is based in Stockton, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Miranda Partners, a branding firm, is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The team specializes in Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Advertising company Keystone Marketing Co Inc was launched in 1989. The company specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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BleuCooper is a branding company. The team is based in New York, New York, and their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Small Advertising company Alliance Strategies Consulting, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane Valley, WA
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Wessel & Associates Inc is a Business Consulting company. In Spokane Valley, Washington, the company was founded in 2004. Their services include Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Avila Creative, a branding firm, was launched in 2011. They offers Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Orange Slice is a small social media marketing firm located in Anchorage, Alaska. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saskatoon, Canada
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Launched in 1992, Benchmark Public Relations is a small media planning & buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellenwood, GA
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Cogent Management Solutions LLC, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2018. The company focuses on Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Vector Strategies is a branding company established in 2020. The firm focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Next Com Group of Companies is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were established in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Edelman Canada is a small Toronto, Canada-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Launched in 2014, The Agency Guide is a branding agency. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gothenburg, Sweden
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Rubrik AB is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing, and the company is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Located in Birmingham, England, MADISONSOHO is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Market Research and were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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SELECT ADVISORS INSTITUTE, LLC is a branding firm founded in 2014. Located in Irvine, California, the team focuses on Branding and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Sports Marketing company Aggregate Sports was founded in 2020. The team offers Sports Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Rubicon Talent is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2017, their team provides Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49València, Spain
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Talent Representation company Leaderbrock Sports is headquartered in València, Spain. Their services include Talent Representation and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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ProVision Partners, a PR firm, was founded in 2019. The small team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Public relations agency Harpa Legal Marketing is based in London, England. They specialize in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harvard, MA
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Rocket Social Impact is a public relations firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Marketing and are located in Harvard, Massachusetts.
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Salty Breeze Design is a branding company. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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Sam Waltz & Associates Strategic Counsel is a PR firm established in 1993. The firm offers Public Relations and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKøbenhavn, Denmark
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Frontpage is a PR company. They specialize in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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Studio Low Five is a PR company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Cuadrante Estrategia y Comunicación, S.C. Is a Digital Strategy company established in 2012. Located in Ciudad de México, Mexico, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Branding.
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5:00 Marketing is a branding firm. Their team is in Medford, Oregon. The firm focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Catcliffe, England
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Hallmark Branding Ltd is a social media marketing agency established in 2017. Located in Catcliffe, England, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Keyk Project is an Advertising company. Established in 2005, the firm is located in Gdynia, Poland. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pocatello, ID
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Advertising company Steele Branding is based in Pocatello, Idaho. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sheffield, England
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Data Media & Research is an Email Marketing company. They were launched in 1996, and their services include Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Keep Your Fork is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. Their small team is in Sheffield, England. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Marketing Strategy.
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JMO Communications, LLC is a branding company founded in 2017. The firm provides Branding and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Multivariable Solutions is a branding firm located in Carlsbad, California. Their services include Branding and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Threshold Marketing & Communications is a PR firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. They provide Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Hypesmash is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing and is based in București, Romania.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Clockwork Marketing Services, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2006. The company focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Adamus Media, a web design company, is headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. Founded in 2005, the team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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ORIGO Agency for Communication is a PR firm headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. They offer Public Relations and Web Design and were established in 2010.
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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 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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37.7/40.019/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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36.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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33.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35.2/40.016.4/20 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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$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
100% Public Relations50% 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.