Top Public Affairs Firms
Public affairs firms help organizations build influence with lawmakers, regulators, and the public — work that spans government relations, policy advocacy, crisis communications, and community engagement.
Whether you're navigating a new regulation, managing a high-stakes policy campaign, or building long-term relationships with government stakeholders, finding a firm with the right expertise matters. Clutch vets every listed firm through verified client reviews and a data-driven scoring methodology, so you can compare track records with confidence. Browse the broader PR firms directory for communications-adjacent services, explore content marketing agencies if your strategy includes thought leadership, or narrow your search by region on the U.S. PR firms page.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsPr-ego is a small public relations firm in Budapest, Hungary. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementLocated in Washington, District of Columbia, Media & Communications Strategies, Inc. Is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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50% Public Relations50% Audio ProductionFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Other PR30% Online reputation managementPublic relations company and Audio Production company PLAYY. Music was founded in 2008. The team offers Public Relations and Audio Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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70% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
12% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations13% Online reputation managementPR company Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 1984.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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80% Public Relations10% Digital Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
21% Public affairs21% Corporate communications21% Investor relations +221% Online reputation management16% Crisis communicationsPR firm Drury focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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50% Public Relations50% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
25% Public affairs75% Online reputation managementSee all 3 projectsReputation Pride provides expertise in reputation management, focusing on the removal and suppression of negative links. The company is highly regarded for its professionalism and effective communication style, yielding significant business improvements for clients. Their reputation as experts who deliver on promises highlights their proficiency in Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh , Scotland
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75% Public Relations25% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
22% Public affairs39% Corporate communications22% Investor relations +211% Crisis communications6% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2013, Charlotte Street Partners, a small public relations firm, is in Edinburgh , Scotland and London, England. Their services include Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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70% Public Relations20% Media Planning & Buying10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
22% Public affairs28% Corporate communications22% Crisis communications +217% Online reputation management11% Investor relationsMediagraphixPR is a small PR company. They offer Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2000.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
15% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +315% Crisis communications15% Online reputation management15% Other PRWords + Pixels, a PR firm, was founded in 2020. The team offers Public Relations and is in London, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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35% Public Relations25% Digital Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +210% Generative AI10% Market ResearchFocus Areas
10% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +310% Other PR5% Crisis communications5% Investor relationsFounded in 2006, PIABO Communications is a midsize Berlin, Germany-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Marketing +315% Advertising15% Graphic Design10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications15% Crisis communications +315% Investor relations15% Online reputation management5% Other PRBizemag Advisors, a branding company, was established in 2019. The small team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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25% Public Relations25% Event Marketing25% Media Planning & Buying +125% Print DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGrafcom Media Kft., a small Event Marketing company, is based in Budapest, Hungary. The team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Corporate communications25% Investor relationsEminence Events Pte Ltd is a PR firm. They provide Public Relations and are headquartered in Singapore, Singapore.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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30% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Marketing Strategy +220% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
67% Public affairs33% Online reputation managementIn Birmingham, Alabama, Frankly Speaking Communications is a PR agency. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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35% Public Relations15% Digital Strategy10% Advertising +610% Content Writing Services10% Video Production5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
35% Public affairs20% Crisis communications20% Other PR +215% Corporate communications10% Online reputation managementNarrative Strategies is a midsize Washington, District of Columbia-based public relations firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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60% Public Relations10% Blockchain10% Content Marketing +210% Digital Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Investor relationsMultiplied is a PR agency. They were founded in 2017, and their services include Public Relations and Blockchain.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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40% Public Relations40% Content Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
60% Public affairs20% Online reputation management10% Corporate communications +110% Crisis communicationsAdvocacy Communications is a small Port Melbourne, Australia-based public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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80% Public Relations20% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +110% Other PRPR firm de facto communication & public relations focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They are headquartered in Genève, Switzerland.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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40% Public Relations10% Branding10% Corporate Photography +410% Event Management10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
12% Public affairs63% Corporate communications25% Crisis communicationsPR agency Morsing PR is located in København, Denmark. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relations +120% Online reputation managementStartup Communication is a small public relations agency. They specialize in Public Relations and were established in 2016.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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80% Public Relations5% Content Marketing5% Event Management +25% Event Marketing5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs45% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +210% Online reputation management5% Investor relationsEstablished in 2024, Layer PR, a small public relations firm, is in London, England and मुंबई, India. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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60% Public Relations30% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs32% Crisis communications32% Online reputation management +116% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2009, Caritas Communications is a small Lagos, Nigeria-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kalmar, Sweden
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70% Public Relations10% Event Management5% Conversion Optimization +35% Customer Service Outsourcing5% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementRelevantiv is a public relations firm. Located in Kalmar, Sweden, their small team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. The agency was launched in 2021.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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60% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +210% Fractional CMO Services10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
33% Public affairs34% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsVeteran Strategies is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Advertising, and the agency is located in.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albury, England
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70% Public Relations10% Branding10% Event Management +110% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
23% Public affairs44% Online reputation management22% Corporate communications +111% Crisis communicationsChapter Communications is a PR agency. They are based in Albury, England and have small team. They provide Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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35% Public Relations35% Business Consulting15% Event Management +115% Market ResearchFocus Areas
85% Public affairs15% Other PRLaPrade Global Strategies is a Washington, District of Columbia-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$300+ / hrFreelancer
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20% Public Relations20% Back Office Outsourcing20% Mobile App Development +220% Product Design20% Sales OutsourcingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsLaunched in 2003, Zafrulla Rasheed is a PR company. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Product Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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70% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Event Management +25% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
13% Public affairs29% Corporate communications29% Crisis communications +129% Online reputation managementTimes PR is a small PR firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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50% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Marketing Strategy +110% Event MarketingFocus Areas
45% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +115% Crisis communicationsLaunched in 2017, Boulevard of Dreams is a PR firm. The firm focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSee all 1 projectsVirtuoPress is a global PR and digital growth agency helping businesses, founders, coaches and brands build credibility and get discovered by the right audience. We specialize in getting our clients
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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25% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Branding +125% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAdvertising company Witness Me is based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2017, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Online reputation management +125% Other PRTiara PR Network is a PR firm. Launched in 2019, the agency is based in. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +420% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
15% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +315% Crisis communications15% Online reputation management15% Other PRValve+Meter Performance Marketing is an Advertising company founded in 2017. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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15% Public Relations25% Market Research25% Marketing Strategy +415% Branding10% Event Management5% Advertising5% Corporate Training & CoachingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsHattaway Communications is a small Market Research company. Launched in 2001, the team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Public Relations20% Accounting20% Application Management & Support +220% Corporate Law20% Litigation Support ServicesFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsThinkbizme is a PR agency. Launched in 2020, their team provides Public Relations and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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25% Public Relations25% Corporate Training & Coaching25% Event Marketing +125% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications15% Crisis communications +315% Investor relations15% Online reputation management15% Other PRLaunched in 1982, Rada Public Relations is a public relations agency. The team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs30% Other PR25% Online reputation management +215% Corporate communications15% Crisis communicationsPRIZM Digital Marketing Agency New Zealand is a branding firm. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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45% Public Relations15% Advertising10% Event Management +410% Event Marketing10% Market Research5% Branding5% Content MarketingFocus Areas
12% Public affairs38% Crisis communications25% Corporate communications +125% Online reputation managementHanser & Associates is a public relations agency established in 1996. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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40% Public Relations25% Social Media Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +115% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +315% Investor relations10% Other PR5% Crisis communicationsA+F PR & Communications Agency is a PR firm. The Kyiv, Ukraine-based company was launched in 2023. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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40% Public Relations25% Social Media Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +310% Event Management5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingFocus Areas
38% Public affairs31% Online reputation management25% Corporate communications +16% Crisis communicationsEstablished in 2014, Prim + Co | Public Relations & Integrated Marketing is a PR agency. The company specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Corporate communicationsKJ Publicity is a public relations company founded in 2020. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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30% Public Relations30% Branding10% Digital Strategy +310% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsMash Strategy is a Calgary, Canada-based branding firm. They provide Branding and Public Relations and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ibadan, Nigeria
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Conversion Optimization +220% Intellectual Property Law20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAEKLEY SOLICITORS is a public relations company. Their team is located in Ibadan, Nigeria. The agency provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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70% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy10% BrandingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs40% Online reputation management25% Crisis communications +310% Corporate communications5% Investor relations5% Other PREstablished in 2024, Surf Lifters Media, a small public relations firm, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsFounded in 2023, Super Tactics Agency is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Muskegon, MI
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40% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +120% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsCanna Communication is a PR firm. They are located in Muskegon, Michigan and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPi2 PR is a public relations company. Located in București, Romania, the company was founded in 2008. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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80% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementEk public relations is a PR firm. The agency is in Austin, Texas and Austin, Texas. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRPublic relations agency JMarie Media Firm LLC is in Los Angeles, California and Atlanta, Georgia. They provide Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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65% Public Relations25% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
14% Public affairs29% Crisis communications29% Online reputation management +214% Corporate communications14% Investor relationsOrion PR is a PR agency. Launched in 2004, the company is in Mumbai, India and Hyderabad, India. Their team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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38.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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33.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 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+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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35.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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32.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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34.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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37/40.018/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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 - 49Denver, CO
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36.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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33/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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34.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bondi Junction, Australia
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32.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
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29.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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32.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Public Relations35% Public affairs90% Other
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Public Affairs FAQs
Looking for a public affairs 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 public affairs firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch selects top-performing companies based on a proprietary methodology that evaluates industry expertise and the ability to deliver. The top public affairs firms for 2026 include:
Public affairs firms help organizations influence public policy and manage relationships with government bodies, regulators, community groups, and the media. Their core services typically include:
- Government relations and lobbying support
- Regulatory affairs counsel
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Policy monitoring
- Issue advocacy campaigns
- Crisis communications.
Many firms also handle coalition building and grassroots mobilization to amplify a client's position on key issues.
Retainer engagements are the most common billing structure, typically ranging from $5,000 – $25,000 per month according to Clutch pricing data, though high-profile legislative campaigns or federal lobbying work can run significantly higher.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements for discrete deliverables — such as a regulatory comment or a stakeholder briefing package — tend to start around $10,000. Review the cost breakdown thoroughly to ensure transparency before signing any agreements.
Public relations primarily focuses on managing an organization's image with the media and the general public. Meanwhile, public affairs is a more specialized discipline centered on engaging government stakeholders, shaping policy outcomes, and navigating regulatory processes.
In practice, the two overlap, but a public affairs firm brings specific capabilities in legislative strategy and regulatory compliance that a general PR firm may not offer.
Start by defining your policy objective and the level of government you need to engage. After that, look for trusted firms with demonstrated experience in your specific sector.
Review verified client feedback on Clutch for insight into responsiveness, strategic quality, and results. Ask prospective firms for case studies that show measurable outcomes rather than broad relationship claims.
Be cautious of firms that guarantee specific legislative or regulatory outcomes — no firm can promise a bill will pass or a rule will change. Other warning signs include vague scopes of work, a lack of registrations required under lobbying disclosure laws, and poor communication about who will actually staff your account.
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