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 - 9București, Romania
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80% Public Relations10% Business Consulting10% Corporate Training & CoachingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs45% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications +210% Online reputation management10% Other PRAxios | PR & Public Affairs is a PR agency. The small București, Romania-based team offers Public Relations and Business Consulting. The company was established in 2022.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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75% Public Relations10% Event Management5% Branding +25% Graphic Design5% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
11% Public affairs47% Corporate communications26% Online reputation management +116% Crisis communicationsHeadquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Murnahan Public Relations, Inc is a small PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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70% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
11% Public affairs44% Corporate communications19% Crisis communications +213% Investor relations13% Online reputation managementCC Plus is a public relations agency. Located in Cairo, Egypt, the team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementInsiderPR is a PR agency in Washington, Washington. Founded in 2017, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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60% Public Relations20% Market Research10% Digital Strategy +110% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSigler Inc. Is a Denver, Colorado-based PR agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Market Research.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Holland, MI
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
15% Public affairs55% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsDYS Media, LLC is a public relations firm. They focus on Public Relations and were established in 2013. The company is headquartered in Holland, Michigan.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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10% Public Relations30% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising +510% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
28% Public affairs45% Corporate communications27% Investor relationsBob Tech Solutions, a SEO company, is headquartered in Bengaluru , India. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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40% Public Relations20% Branding20% Media Planning & Buying +210% Event Management10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
29% Public affairs71% Corporate communicationsAbel Communications is a small Baltimore, Maryland-based public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerWelwyn Garden City, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
35% Public affairs40% Online reputation management15% Crisis communications +25% Corporate communications5% Investor relationsRenae Smith - Brand Consulting, a public relations agency, is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, England. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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30% Public Relations40% Graphic Design30% BrandingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsThe Creative Bar is a Murrieta, California-based graphic design company. They provide Graphic Design and Branding and were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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15% Public Relations15% Market Research10% Advertising +1010% Direct Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying5% Branding5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Marketing Strategy5% Print Design5% Social Media Marketing5% Video Production5% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs35% Corporate communications15% Crisis communicationsAmber Integrated is a PR company. Established in 2020, their team offers Public Relations and Market Research.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
10% Public affairs70% Crisis communications10% Corporate communications +110% Online reputation managementLocated in London, England, Alder is a small PR firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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10% Public Relations10% Business Consulting10% E-Commerce Development +710% Market Research10% Mobile App Development10% Product Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Translation10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsChina Digital Marketing Agency is a PR firm. Located in Istanbul, Türkiye and Shanghai, China, their small team specializes in Public Relations and Market Research. The agency was launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Quezon City, Philippines
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70% Public Relations10% Blockchain Marketing10% Event Management +110% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +310% Crisis communications10% Investor relations10% Other PRUniquecorn Strategies is a PR agency. Launched in 2021, the firm is based in Quezon City, Philippines and London, England. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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20% Public Relations70% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
22% Public affairs50% Online reputation management14% Corporate communications +114% Crisis communicationsClark Influence, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Montréal, Canada and Toronto, Canada. Established in 2017, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% CRM Consulting and SI +220% Sales Outsourcing20% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsImagiDot, a PR company, is based in Surat, India. They specialize in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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60% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
20% Public affairs60% Online reputation management20% Corporate communicationsHeadquartered in Indore, India and Indore, India, Malviya Factual Communication is a public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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20% Public Relations20% Blockchain20% Business Consulting +220% Compliance Consulting20% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 2019, Finstreetindia is a public relations agency. The company offers Public Relations and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Public Relations20% Back Office Outsourcing20% Content Writing Services +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCureeya, a PR company, offer Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Colorado Springs, CO
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30% Public Relations20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile & App Marketing +220% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementNext PR is a small public relations company founded in 1973. Their services include Public Relations and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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40% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Event Management +410% Event Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsPR firm The Bradford Group is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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40% Public Relations10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management +810% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Print Design3% Market Research1% Search Engine Optimization1% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementConnect Marketing, a small public relations company, is located in Pleasant Grove, Utah and San Francisco, California. The team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Besiktas , Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementPRactice Communication Management is a public relations agency. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management. The agency is in Besiktas , Türkiye.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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30% Public Relations40% Social Media Marketing10% Branding +210% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
12% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Online reputation management13% Investor relationsSee all 1 projectsThunder Brand Solutions offers services in Branding, Performance Marketing, and Digital PR, with a focus on Media Relations and Communications. Their reviews highlight exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and a personalized approach. Clients commend their swift, creative efforts in shaping brand identity and their effective storytelling structure in Digital PR initiatives.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
14% Public affairs29% Crisis communications29% Online reputation management +214% Corporate communications14% Investor relationsSakshar Media PR is a small PR company. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were founded in 2017.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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10% Public Relations20% Event Marketing20% Media Planning & Buying +515% Marketing Strategy10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Event Management10% Social Media Marketing5% Other MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsCloud9media is a media planning & buying company. Based in London, England, their small team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing. The agency was founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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30% Public Relations30% Branding20% Advertising +120% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsBranding company Tandem Public Relations is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. They focus on Branding and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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60% Public Relations15% Digital Strategy15% Marketing Strategy +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPublic relations company Jesson + Company Communications Inc. Provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They are headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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60% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPOPCOM is a PR company launched in 2014. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Decatur, GA
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70% Public Relations30% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
10% Public affairs50% Corporate communications30% Other PR +110% Crisis communicationsBDC Strategy Group is a public relations firm headquartered in Decatur, Georgia. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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70% Public Relations10% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy +35% Graphic Design5% Video Production5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
10% Public affairs45% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementAbercrombie Communications is a Tampa, Florida-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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50% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Marketing Strategy +110% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementPR firm Abraham Paiss & Associates, Inc. Is in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Rehoboth Beach, DE
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20% Public Relations30% Back Office Outsourcing15% Call Center Services +315% Customer Service Outsourcing10% Event Management10% Sales OutsourcingFocus Areas
21% Public affairs23% Online reputation management22% Corporate communications +218% Crisis communications16% Investor relationsDigitech Outsourcing Solution LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2010, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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50% Public Relations30% Litigation Support Services20% CybersecurityFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Investor relationsKekst CNC, a PR firm, was founded in 2018. The midsize team specializes in Public Relations and Litigation Support Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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40% Public Relations50% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
28% Public affairs27% Corporate communications27% Online reputation management +29% Crisis communications9% Investor relationsResplendent is an Austin, Texas-based social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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30% Public Relations30% Marketing Strategy20% Media Planning & Buying +210% Branding10% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Crisis communications30% Online reputation managementLaunched in 1987, The Communications Group is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Margate, South Africa
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20% Public Relations30% Custom Software Development20% Market Research +310% Content Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsSoftware development company https://goldpalmconsulting.com/ is based in Margate, South Africa. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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50% Public Relations10% Branding10% Business Consulting +310% Marketing Strategy10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementBased in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Montieth SPRG is a PR firm. They offer Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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60% Public Relations15% Social Media Marketing10% Event Management +210% Web Development5% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
10% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +325% Investor relations10% Online reputation management5% Other PRIn İstanbul, Türkiye, omg! iletişim is a public relations firm. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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60% Public Relations20% Branding10% Market Research +110% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
10% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +315% Online reputation management15% Other PR10% Investor relationsEscalate PR, a public relations firm, was established in 2019. The firm offers Public Relations and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Neo Psichiko, Greece
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50% Public Relations30% Event Marketing10% Event Management +110% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
29% Public affairs71% Corporate communicationsPR company EXTROVERT is located in Neo Psichiko, Greece. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simsbury, CT
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60% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy20% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementJessella is a PR company. In Simsbury, Connecticut, the agency offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9London, England
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75% Public Relations10% Event Management5% Corporate Training & Coaching +25% Social Media Marketing5% Video ProductionFocus Areas
11% Public affairs65% Corporate communications12% Crisis communications +112% Online reputation managementAcuitas Communications is a public relations firm. Their team is located in London, England and Brussel, Belgium and offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +320% Event Marketing20% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2018, Retinor Advertisements Designing LLC is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Ciudad de México, Mexico
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +710% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Media Planning & Buying10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
10% Public affairs40% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management5% Other PRMÁS MANOS, an Advertising company, was launched in 2011. They focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Weston, MA
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30% Public Relations15% Content Marketing15% Graphic Design +410% Branding10% Event Management10% Logo10% Web DesignFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications22% Crisis communications +111% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2003, Nickerson is a public relations firm. The company specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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45% Public Relations35% Content Writing Services10% Content Marketing +110% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
45% Public affairs35% Corporate communications20% Other PREstablished in 2021, Blue Chip Content is a small public relations company. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Manly, Australia
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80% Public Relations20% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementPublic relations company Third Hemisphere was founded in 2015. The agency provides Public Relations and Business Consulting, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs25% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +220% Crisis communications15% Investor relationsRuane PR is a public relations agency. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the firm was founded in 1998. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Search Engine Optimization20% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsKnow Your Brand is an Advertising company established in 2019. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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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.
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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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