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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Founded in 2001, Publicis Consultants Poland is a small Warszawa, Poland-based PR firm and Event Management company. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Launched in 2018, Your Name Agency is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Launched in 2016, Trifecta Public Strategies is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Established in 2010, Republic PR Agency is a PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cedar Rapids, IA
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Launched in 2011, Plaid Swan Inc. Is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Vizdom Outlooks, a small media planning & buying company, is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Paddington, Australia
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Illuminate Communications is a small PR firm established in 2017. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2014, thelb - Lifestyling Brand is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based branding company. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Big Reach PR is a small public relations company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedar Falls, IA
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Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Connell Aviation Group is a PR company. They focus on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Chambré Public Affairs is a public relations agency. Their team is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The company provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reykjavík, Iceland
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PR firm Innsýn samskipti was launched in 2014. In Reykjavík, Iceland, the team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Embark Marketing, a public relations agency, was established in 2010. The firm offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Bonfire Partners is a Miami, Florida-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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CATI call center is an answering service company. Launched in 2011, the team offers Call Center Services and Event Marketing. The company is in Kyiv, Ukraine and Monks Risborough, England.
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Undisclosed$300+ / hr250 - 999Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Enso Arabia - Event Management Leader in KSA is a midsize Event Management company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Event Management and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Established in 1997, The IBR Asia Group is a PR company. Their team provides Public Relations and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Founded in 2013, Kevin York Communications is a public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yorba Linda, CA
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Engagement PR & Marketing, a PR agency, was established in 2015. The team offers Public Relations and Branding and is based in Yorba Linda, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jakarta, Indonesia
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The Content Office by Kultur Voice Business is a PR company. They specialize in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Girlpower Marketing is a PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding, and the agency is in Newport Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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ADWORX, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2005. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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CMA Strategies is a public relations agency established in 2002. The company provides Public Relations and Market Research, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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Ortega Strategies Group is a public relations company. The Fullerton, California-based firm was established in 2009. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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In Randburg, South Africa, Twelve Marketing Inc. Is a midsize public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morgantown, WV
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BlaineTurner Advertising is an Advertising company located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Haarlem, Netherlands
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Headquartered in Haarlem, Netherlands, Bright8 is a PR company. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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TIME Public Relations / TimePR is a PR company. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999He Fei Shi, China
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See all 1 projectsRenhe Shuzhi Technology Co., Ltd. provides a range of services including BPO service outsourcing, software information technology R&D, and third-party investigation and consulting. The overall feedback highlights their professional project management, comprehensive confidentiality measures, and ability to meet client needs effectively, earning them commendations such as the "Best Partner Award in 2020." However, there is a suggestion for improvement in customer satisfaction efforts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shanghai, China
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IPG Market Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Is a public relations agency. They are headquartered in Shanghai, China. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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PR company INTERPROFIT was established in 1989. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2016, The Wiki Publishers is a PR firm. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Oslo, Norway
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Large PR firm Hill & Knowlton, is based in Oslo, Norway and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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PR agency Conexi Group offers Public Relations and Market Research. They are headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerWashington, DC
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Business Consulting company Agora Consulting, LLC offers Business Consulting and Public Relations. They are based in Washington, District of Columbia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newington, NH
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Hampton Bates Public Relations is a Newington, New Hampshire-based public relations firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising and were launched in 2004.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Oklahoma City, OK
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Digital Strategy company Saxum was established in 2003. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Giv'atayim, Israel
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Based in Giv'atayim, Israel, ReBlonde is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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See all 1 projectsRed Herring Digital is a social media advertising agency that manages Facebook and Instagram campaigns. However, feedback from their clients indicates a significant underperformance, with concerns over limited resources and lack of strategic engagement. Notably, 100% of the reviews emphasize poor communication and transparency issues, affecting overall client satisfaction and raising concerns about account ownership and data handling practices.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Lukas Partners is a PR firm. In Omaha, Nebraska, their small team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 1973.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
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PR agency Leer Consultores was founded in 2008. In Santo Domingo, Costa Rica and Panamá, Panama, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Formidable Public Relations Inc. Is a PR company. The Edmonton, Canada-based firm was founded in 2009. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madhapur, India
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PR agency SpotlessGo is in Madhapur, India. They specialize in Public Relations and Customer Service Outsourcing and were established in 2010.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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LatAm Intersect PR is a public relations agency established in 2019. The firm provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Founded in 2007, CREA Group is an Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Singapore
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Elliot & Co. Is a small public relations company launched in 2017. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Redlands, CA
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Event Management company Houseofparty provides Event Management and Public Relations. They were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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OTReniX is a small Marketing Strategy company based in New York, New York. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Fractional CMO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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Milestone|3 is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, the firm specializes in Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kolkata, India
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MediaX Agency, a PR firm, is based in Kolkata, India. 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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$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.