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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Content Marketing +710% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +315% Investor relations15% Other PR10% Crisis communicationsBelvedere Marketing and PR, a branding firm, focus on Branding and Public Relations. They were founded in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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10% Public Relations20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Market Research +320% Marketing Strategy20% Translation10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementCulture Shift Team is a Market Research company. Established in 2017, the agency provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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35% Public Relations20% Branding15% Content Marketing +215% Digital Strategy15% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsEstablished in 2023, Sociedad Plural, a small public relations agency, is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Prosper, TX
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20% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Mobile App Development +220% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsGranger PR LLC, a small public relations firm, is based in Prosper, Texas. The team focuses on Public Relations and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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10% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +610% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Search Engine Optimization10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSee all 1 projectsJapanBuzz offers Japanese influencer marketing and social media management services across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The overall feedback highlights their market knowledge, responsiveness, and adherence to deadlines. Clients appreciate JapanBuzz's cultural fit and alignment with company values, resulting in high website traffic and successful project outcomes.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Evanston, IL
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40% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy10% Branding +410% Content Marketing10% Event Management5% Blockchain Marketing5% Other MarketingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2018, Spool is a small public relations firm based in Evanston, Illinois. Their team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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50% Public Relations30% Content Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementMoxie + Mettle is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing, and the agency is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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60% Public Relations40% BrandingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs60% Online reputation management25% Corporate communicationsVisionary Ventures PR is a small Manchester, New Hampshire-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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25% Public Relations25% Audio Production25% Content Marketing +125% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementLaunched in 1917, The Canadian Press is a midsize PR firm based in Toronto, Canada. Their team offers Public Relations and Audio Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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25% Public Relations25% Branding25% Financial Advising & Planning +125% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs60% Corporate communicationsMidsize branding firm Edelman Smithfield, is based in London, England. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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15% Public Relations40% Advertising15% Social Media Marketing +310% Branding10% Event Management10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
29% Public affairs29% Corporate communications21% Online reputation management +214% Crisis communications7% Investor relationsAdvertising company The Dalton Agency was established in 1989. The team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Providence, RI
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10% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Branding +320% Media Planning & Buying10% Digital Strategy10% Market ResearchFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementRDW Group is an Advertising company. The Providence, Rhode Island-based team offers Advertising and Branding.
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40% Public Relations40% Litigation Support Services10% Intellectual Property Law +110% Media & Entertainment LawFocus Areas
40% Public affairs60% Crisis communicationsCompetitive Intelligence Australa is a PR company. Based in East Jindabyne, Australia, the agency was established in 1990. Their services include Public Relations and Litigation Support Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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55% Public Relations15% Advertising15% Corporate Training & Coaching +115% Market ResearchFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementOpincon Strategies is a small public relations agency. They focus on Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching and were established in 2023.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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10% Public Relations35% Content Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +315% Branding10% Event Management10% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsContent Marketing company Bond Studios was established in 2022. The company provides Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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10% Public Relations35% AI Development35% Blockchain +120% Generative AIFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementSee all 1 projectsIntelisync is a global technology and marketing services company at the forefront of Web3, AI, and blockchain innovation. With a mission to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies and
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +320% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsCTP is a branding firm. They were founded in 1996 and focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pewaukee, WI
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15% Public Relations25% Graphic Design20% Branding +320% Media Planning & Buying10% Advertising10% Web DesignFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +110% Investor relationsPlatypus Advertising + Design is a small graphic design agency launched in 1987. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Logo +320% Web Design20% Web Development10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
60% Public affairs40% Crisis communicationsEveda-Design.com is an Advertising company. Launched in 2016, the agency offers Advertising and Logo.
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30% Public Relations25% Marketing Strategy25% Social Media Marketing +120% BrandingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsLuneckas Consulting is a public relations firm founded in 2000. The agency offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lexington, KY
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10% Public Relations30% Social Media Marketing20% Branding +320% Email Marketing10% Logo10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
60% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Online reputation managementSocial media marketing agency SAGE Marketing LLC specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding. They were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Recruitment Process Outsourcing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsK Harvey Brand Partners is a San Antonio, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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10% Public Relations40% Advertising20% Branding +220% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementEPage Global is an Advertising company headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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50% Public Relations25% Branding25% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs30% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +220% Crisis communications15% Online reputation managementPublic relations agency Ellerton & Co. Public Relations was founded in 2014. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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40% Public Relations20% Content Marketing15% Digital Strategy +215% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Corporate communicationsSDP DIGITAL is a Los Angeles, California-based public relations company. They focus on Public Relations and Content Marketing and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
51% Public affairs49% Corporate communicationsBroadreach Public Relations, a PR company, is located in Portland, Maine. Founded in 2007, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9
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10% Public Relations10% Blockchain10% Blockchain Marketing +710% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Crisis communications +315% Other PR10% Corporate communications10% Investor relationsLaunched in 2022, CYCLE is a small Bangkok, Thailand-based Blockchain company. Their team provides Blockchain and Blockchain Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Des Moines, IA
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10% Public Relations30% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +315% Advertising15% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
42% Public affairs29% Crisis communications29% Online reputation managementDigital Strategy company Lessing-Flynn was established in 1907. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Crisis communicationsINGAGE is a branding firm launched in 2011. The team offers Branding and Public Relations and is headquartered in Miami, Florida and Tampa, Florida.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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15% Public Relations35% Branding25% Digital Strategy +215% Social Media Marketing10% AdvertisingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications40% Crisis communicationsBranding company Allegiant One is located in London, England. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2013.
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$5,000+UndisclosedFreelancer
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20% Public Relations20% Audio Production20% Corporate Photography +220% Video Production20% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Online reputation management25% Other PRPhoenix Anthem, LLC is a PR firm. They were established in 2015 and specialize in Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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15% Public Relations25% Advertising15% Branding +415% Graphic Design15% Market Research10% Web Development5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
54% Public affairs46% Corporate communicationsCRL MEDIA LLC is a small West Palm Beach, Florida-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Topanga, CA
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30% Public Relations20% Event Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +310% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
33% Public affairs33% Online reputation management17% Corporate communications +117% Crisis communicationsPR agency Dunn Pellier Media PR is headquartered in Topanga, California. The team provides Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Public Relations30% Business Consulting20% HR Consulting +320% Market Research10% Accounting10% BrandingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Other PR +315% Crisis communications15% Investor relations15% Online reputation managementSmall Business Consulting company Olmec Consulting, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Digital Strategy +320% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media Marketing10% BrandingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsBaer Performance Marketing is an Advertising company. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ramallah, Palestine
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
43% Public affairs57% Corporate communicationsImpact Services and Public Relations is a PR firm. The firm is located in Ramallah, Palestine, State of. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Vadodara, India
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25% Public Relations35% Branding25% Video Production +115% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Crisis communications35% Investor relationsTrizone Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Is a branding company founded in 2009. The company provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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50% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +310% Content Marketing10% Event Management10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
16% Public affairs33% Corporate communications17% Crisis communications +217% Investor relations17% Online reputation managementBwana Media Solutions is a PR company in Chennai, India. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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40% Public Relations15% Marketing Strategy10% Event Management +610% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Market Research5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
26% Public affairs27% Corporate communications27% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementBetter Together is a public relations agency. Located in San Francisco, California, the company was launched in 2023. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsLetizia Agency is a public relations firm. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based company was established in 2015. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsPR company Barefoot PR was founded in 2010. The small team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Investor relationsDunn & Associates Communications and Public Affairs Inc., a public relations firm, was founded in 2005. The small team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, Canada
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50% Public Relations25% Graphic Design25% LogoFocus Areas
100% Public affairsUp Public Relations is a public relations company. The team is located in Bedford, Canada, and their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsMouth Digital and Public Relations is a small public relations agency in. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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70% Public Relations30% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsStyle House, a public relations firm, was launched in 2006. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsSmall Girls PR is a PR company launched in 2010. The agency provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsLaunched in 1987, Lippe Taylor is a public relations company. The agency focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsODA, a PR company, was launched in 1986. The team offers Public Relations and is located in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsFounded in 2004, Black Frame is a PR firm. The firm focuses on Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsPR agency Headwaters Strategies is based in Denver, Colorado. They focus on Public Relations and were founded in 2009.
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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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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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