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.
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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 RelationsFocus Areas
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 RelationsFocus Areas
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 RelationsFocus Areas
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 - 249
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Investor relations15% Corporate communications +315% Crisis communications15% Online reputation management15% Other PRPublic relations company PR Media Studio provides Public Relations. They were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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50% Public Relations50% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementHarrington Clark is a PR company and social media marketing firm based in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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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 RelationsFocus Areas
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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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60% Public Relations30% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
12% Public affairs33% Crisis communications33% Online reputation management +122% Investor relationsBETTERTRUST GmbH is a PR firm. Their small team is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and offers Public Relations and Branding. The agency was founded in 2007.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Stone Mountain, GA
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10% Public Relations25% Event Management25% Event Marketing +225% Marketing Strategy15% Other DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Other PREstablished in 2003, Moose Exhibits is a midsize Stone Mountain, Georgia-based Marketing Strategy company. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bangor, ME
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15% Public Relations30% Marketing Strategy20% Branding +315% Advertising15% Video Production5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
22% Public affairs56% Corporate communications22% Crisis communicationsSutherland Weston Marketing Communications is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2001, the company focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999London, England
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15% Public Relations40% Advertising30% Pay Per Click +210% Social Media Marketing5% Direct MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs60% Online reputation management15% Crisis communicationsAdvertising company London Consultancy Group was launched in 2016. The team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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15% Public Relations25% Corporate Training & Coaching25% Marketing Strategy +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGreyMatters Communications is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is based in New Delhi, India. The agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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60% Public Relations40% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +315% Online reputation management10% Investor relations10% Other PRLIMELITE Brand Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a PR agency. The Noida, India-based firm was founded in 2010. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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25% Public Relations50% Content Writing Services25% Content MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAmanda Lien, LLC is a Content Writing Services company based in Norfolk, Virginia. The team focuses on Content Writing Services and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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55% Public Relations10% Event Management10% Event Marketing +310% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying5% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
28% Public affairs24% Investor relations18% Corporate communications +218% Online reputation management12% Crisis communicationsLaunched in 2018, A&B Matrix is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9London, England
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40% Public Relations50% Business Consulting10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
47% Public affairs40% Corporate communications13% Crisis communicationsFounded in 2020, Inflect Partners is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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50% Public Relations20% Content Marketing15% Social Media Marketing +210% Content Writing Services5% Event ManagementFocus Areas
10% Public affairs50% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications +310% Investor relations10% Online reputation management10% Other PRCarve Communications is a small Miami, Florida-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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80% Public Relations10% Event Management10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
12% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Online reputation management13% Investor relationsBrandingarea is a PR company. In Bengaluru, India, the firm provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Monrovia, CA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
10% Public affairs90% Online reputation managementSee all 2 projectsReputationPro is your trusted partner in boosting your business's online presence and reputation. We specialize in crafting high-quality reviews, managing your digital image, and optimizing your
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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10% Public Relations10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing +1210% Video Production10% Web Design5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Content Writing Services5% Email Marketing5% Marketing Strategy5% Media Planning & Buying5% Pay Per Click5% Search Engine Optimization5% UX/UI Design5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsPublic relations company Gutenberg focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2004.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Juan, Puerto Rico
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10% Public Relations50% Marketing Strategy25% Business Consulting +210% Digital Strategy5% BrandingFocus Areas
11% Public affairs67% Corporate communications11% Crisis communications +111% Investor relationsDuartePino is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2015. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Mobile App Development +220% Sales Outsourcing20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsHeresMe is a branding firm. Their small team is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and offers Branding and Public Relations. The firm was launched in 2024.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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75% Public Relations15% Event Management10% BrandingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs25% Investor relations20% Online reputation management +315% Crisis communications10% Corporate communications10% Other PRLaunched in 2022, COHORT Public Retaliations is a PR company. The agency provides Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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10% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Corporate Training & Coaching +420% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Online reputation management +125% Other PRSee all 1 projectsSchwartzman Associates SEO Consultants offers specialized SEO services, including enhancing local search visibility and optimizing press releases. The reviews highlight their impressive results in achieving top search rankings and praise their creative solutions and effective project management. Clients appreciate their wit and ease of collaboration, although some desire the inclusion of local search ads in their strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jonesboro, AR
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Market Research +420% Marketing Strategy10% Advertising10% Logo10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsThe Solutions Group of Jonesboro is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, NH
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25% Public Relations20% Graphic Design15% Branding +315% Content Marketing15% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
23% Public affairs31% Crisis communications23% Corporate communications +123% Online reputation managementPublic relations firm Cookson Communications was founded in 2010. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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50% Public Relations50% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRFounded in 2016, NewsMakers is a PR agency and SEO agency. Their team offers Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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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 - 9Docklands, Australia
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementHeadquartered in Docklands, Australia and Sydney, Australia, CoFactor is a small PR company. The team provides Public Relations.
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80% Public Relations10% Branding10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementComunicado is a PR company. The Santa Monica, California-based company was launched in 2023. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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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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