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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Detroit, MI
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Launched in 2016, Catalyst Media Factory is a public relations firm. The small team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Mumbai, India
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is an Engineering company. The Mumbai, India-based agency was launched in 1952. Their team specializes in Engineering and Business Consulting.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BLASTmedia is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glassboro, NJ
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AKCG - Public Relations Counselors is a PR firm. The small Glassboro, New Jersey-based team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. The agency was founded in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minnetonka, MN
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Media Minefield is a public relations company. Launched in 2010, the company is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Public relations firm Bernstein Crisis Management was established in 1994. The company provides Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walton-on-Thames, England
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TK Associates UK Ltd is a small Marketing Strategy company established in 2003. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Hanser & Associates is a public relations agency established in 1996. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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See all 1 projectsPure Reputation, under the direction of Simon Leigh, is a premier online reputation management firm that specializes in protecting businesses from digital threats, fake reviews, and competitor
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2000, Mindshare PR is a PR firm. The company specializes in Public Relations.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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PR agency The Impact Agency Australia is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia. Established in 1999, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Shanghai, China
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Brandigo China is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Shanghai, China, and their services include Content Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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The New Standard is a public relations firm founded in 2023. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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Public relations agency Gabriel Marketing Group is based in McLean, Virginia. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Founded in 2016, Chennai Public Relations - PR Agency in Chennai is a small Chennai, India-based public relations company. Their team offers Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsBluelinks Agency offers services including the creation of highly responsive websites, SEO to achieve high Google rankings, and social media management with ad campaigns. Overall feedback highlights their excellent communication, adherence to timelines, and effective project outcomes, making them a highly recommended choice for digital marketing and web development projects.
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Blogs, a public relations firm, specialize in Public Relations and Advertising. They were founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Theoria is a PR firm. They are located in Milano, Italy. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Timișoara, Romania
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PRbeta Agency is a small PR firm. Established in 2011, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Allentown, PA
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Lauer Media Company, a PR company, is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 2 projectsCAE Business Solutions LTD specializes in website design, rebranding, and social media strategy. Feedback highlights their professionalism, excellent project management, and ability to deliver technically challenging projects. Clients appreciate their effective communication, flexibility, and impressive project outcomes, such as significant reductions in bounce rates and the creation of complex web functionalities.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249London, England
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Cognito is a public relations agency. They provide Public Relations and Branding and were established in 2000. The agency is based in London, England and Chippendale, Australia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Totem Advertising and PR Pvt. Ltd. Is a Hyderabad, India-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2015, Fyre Agency is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsSparkpr is a Public Relations firm focusing on media relations and corporate communications. However, reviews indicate a significant lack of performance, with 100% of feedback highlighting a failure in media coverage and overpromising services. Notably, they failed to establish the promised media connections, leading to the project's premature cancellation and dissatisfaction from their client.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Belfort Group, a PR firm, was launched in 1980. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lagrangeville, NY
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Impact PR & Communications is a PR agency established in 2014. The firm offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Communications Counsel is a PR company. The Columbus, Ohio-based firm was established in 1999. Their team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lekki, Nigeria
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Laerryblue Media, a PR firm, was established in 2017. The agency focuses on Public Relations, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Milano, Italy
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STAMPAFINANZIARIA is a public relations firm. Their team is located in Milano, Italy. The agency provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Pure Agency is a branding firm established in 1998. The small team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Multiply is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Founded in 1984, Borshoff is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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MediaTree Marketing & Advertising is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Alschuler Communications is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Carson Stoga Communications is a PR firm. They were founded in 1999 and provide Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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PR agency Morsing PR is located in København, Denmark. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kondapur, India
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Branding Experts is a public relations firm. They were launched in 2022, and their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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BAAS Amsterdam, a Content Marketing company, is in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Antwerpen, Belgium. They specialize in Content Marketing and Public Relations and were established in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsRovo Press offers Public Relations services, specializing in Media Relations and Corporate Communications. Clients praise their ability to secure placements in major news outlets like NBC and USA Today, highlighting their affordability and high-quality results. Feedback consistently underscores their efficiency, professionalism, and impressive service quality comparable to higher-priced PR agencies.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management is a small public relations firm. Established in 1984, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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SmartPR, a public relations company, was founded in 2011. The company offers Public Relations and Branding.
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Public relations agency SR Public Relations was founded in 2001. The company provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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New Age PR Agency is a public relations firm. They are located in New York, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Squamish, Canada
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Coldwater Communications is a PR firm. The Squamish, Canada-based company provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tallahassee, FL
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Sachs Media is a PR firm. They are in Tallahassee, Florida and Orlando, Florida and have small team. They offer Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Carmichael Lynch Relate is a Content Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and New York, New York, and their services include Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bridgeport, CT
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Pascale is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2005. The midsize team provides Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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Tactical Rabbit is a public relations agency headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. They offer Public Relations and Litigation Support Services and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Rantau Golin, a PR company, was founded in 1992. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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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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37.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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35.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 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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32.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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$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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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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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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.