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 - 9Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPublic relations firm Neurotics Anonymous is headquartered in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Established in 1977, the team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsDesarrollo Económico is a PR agency. They are located in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Their team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFECHAC is a public relations agency. Located in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, the firm was established in 1990. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPensiones Civiles del Estado de Chihuahua is a public relations company. The team is based in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 1994, CASA Promoción Juvenil is a PR company. The firm provides Public Relations, and is small.
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100% Public affairsTira Paro is a small PR agency headquartered in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPublic relations company Camara Mercantil de Productos del Pais focuses on Public Relations. They were founded in 1891.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsRivero-Quirino is a small Montevideo, Uruguay-based PR agency. The team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsRedes, a small PR company, is located in Montevideo, Uruguay. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCasa de la Mujer de la Unión is a public relations agency. Located in Montevideo, Uruguay, the firm specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFundación Mir is a PR firm launched in 2014. The agency offers Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPublic relations firm Casa de Salto was established in 1943. The firm offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFupier is a public relations firm. Their small team is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCECONEU, a public relations company, provides Public Relations. The agency is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBEACH HOUSE PUBLIC RELATIONS is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations, and the company is located in Newport Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Martinez, CA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
71% Public affairs29% Corporate communicationsCaribou Public Relations is a public relations agency. Located in Martinez, California, the company was established in 2001. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Antioch, CA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsJ Majors & Associates is a public relations agency. They were established in 2007 and provide Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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65% Public Relations35% Event MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPR firm CMG Worldwide is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. They offer Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bletchley, England
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100% Public affairsLaunched in 1986, Verve Public Relations is a public relations agency. The team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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90% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsSmall public relations firm OBSERVER Budapest Media Monitoring Ltd., is in Budapest, Hungary. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Caney, KS
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsTahKox E2 LLC, a public relations company, is headquartered in Caney, Kansas. They provide Public Relations and Event Management and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKamloops, Canada
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsJordan Wilman is a public relations agency launched in 2016. Their team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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100% Public affairsAshley Macey is a PR agency. The firm is in Vancouver, Canada. Their team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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100% Public affairsSmall PR agency The VENG Group, is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsTriStrategies, LTD. Is a PR agency. Founded in 2008, the agency is located in Reno, Nevada. Their team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brussel, Belgium
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 2020, SustainablePublicAffairs is a public relations agency. Located in Brussel, Belgium, the team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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80% Public Relations20% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsKing Street Sweden is a PR agency. Launched in 2016, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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50% Public Relations50% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsCopper Consultancy is a public relations agency and Business Consulting company headquartered in London, England. They specialize in Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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80% Public Relations20% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsKatz & Associates is a PR agency. They were launched in 1986 and focus on Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helena, MT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBenchmark Public Affairs is a Helena, Montana-based public relations agency. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helena, MT
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100% Public affairsTreasure State Strategies, LLC. Is a public relations agency. They are headquartered in Helena, Montana. Their team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parkersburg, WV
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70% Public Relations30% Corporate Training & CoachingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsThe Burdette Group LLC is a public relations firm. They provide Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching and are located in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsWisdom Investor Relations Limited is a PR company. Located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the company provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Public affairsNordic Public Affairs is a PR firm. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Their team offers Public Relations.
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50% Public Relations15% Digital Strategy15% Social Media Marketing +45% Business Consulting5% Event Marketing5% Market Research5% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications30% Online reputation management +110% Corporate communicationsBarbaro Communications is a PR agency established in 2020. The small team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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50% Public Relations25% Email Marketing25% Event MarketingFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Corporate communications30% Investor relationsUnder My Umbrella is a PR agency. Established in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementLaunched in 1995, ActiMedia Pvt. Ltd. Is a PR firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsCarma Connected is a PR company. Their team is in Miami Beach, Florida. The company specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Corporate communications25% Other PRPR agency Aim Agency - PR agency in London is in London, England. They specialize in Public Relations and were founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southampton, England
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75% Public Relations25% AdvertisingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Online reputation management +125% Other PRHHC Lewis, a PR agency, is in Southampton, England. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising and were founded in 1995.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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40% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying15% Event Marketing +210% Event Management5% Market ResearchFocus Areas
32% Public affairs38% Corporate communications15% Crisis communications +115% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2009, Syntax Communications is a midsize PR company based in Karachi, Pakistan and Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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20% Public Relations30% Advertising20% Media Planning & Buying +220% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
67% Public affairs33% Corporate communicationsBerman and Company is an Advertising company. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia and have small team. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs34% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementWillett Public Relations is a public relations firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Management and are in Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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40% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy20% Other Digital Marketing +210% Advertising10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
60% Public affairs30% Corporate communications10% Other PRCaring Marketing is a public relations agency founded in 1992. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gurugram, India
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs27% Investor relations27% Online reputation management +213% Corporate communications13% Crisis communicationsSaints Art is a public relations agency established in 2015. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Event Management, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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60% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy10% Branding +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
42% Public affairs29% Corporate communications29% Crisis communicationsTadpole Communications, LLC is a PR firm. Their small team is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tallinn, Estonia
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40% Public Relations20% Branding15% Advertising +215% Marketing Strategy10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
10% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +220% Crisis communications10% Investor relationsBased in Tallinn, Estonia, Media Scope Group is a PR company. They specialize in Public Relations and Branding and were launched in 2019.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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70% Public Relations20% Advertising10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
67% Public affairs33% Corporate communicationsMarks Media Communication is a small public relations company based in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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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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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.6/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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33.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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32.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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30.1/40.019/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
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27.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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31.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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29.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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29.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations22% Public affairs50% 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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