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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Launched in 2007, Voca Public Relations is a public relations company. The agency offers Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, KY
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Kindling, a PR agency, was launched in 2015. The agency focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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HighGround Inc. Is a PR company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Mesereau PR, a small PR agency, is based in Denver, Colorado and. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Peyron Strategic Communications is a Boise, Idaho-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eagle, ID
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Lynda Friesz Public Relations, Inc., a public relations firm, was founded in 1983. The small team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Launched in 1973, C&R is a public relations company. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madera, CA
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Launched in 2012, KSPR is a small PR agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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Public relations agency Indie Agency offers Public Relations. They are based in California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sausalito, CA
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Public relations company OutsidePR specializes in Public Relations. They are headquartered in Sausalito, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Launched in 1997, Bennet Group Strategic Communications is a public relations company. The team focuses on Public Relations and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Huss Group is a small Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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FOCUS Carolina is a public relations agency. They were established in 2014, and their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Lesic & Camper Communications is a public relations company. Their small team is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Savvy, Inc. Is a PR company. The team is in Portland, Maine, and their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Whitehall, MT
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Environomics is a PR company. Their team is based in Whitehall, Montana. The company provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vienna, VA
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Commonwealth Consultants is a Vienna, Virginia-based PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Advocacy Solutions is a small PR firm in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Secaucus, NJ
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Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, Vision Media Marketing, Inc. Is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scituate, RI
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Fraser Communications Group is a small Scituate, Rhode Island-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Caldwell, NJ
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Publitics is a public relations agency founded in 2011. The firm specializes in Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Content Marketing and PR firm Arc 3 Communications is in Marietta, Georgia. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Pearson Public Affairs, a public relations agency, was founded in 1993. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Indigo Consulting Firm is a small Washington, District of Columbia-based PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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Red Barn Consulting, LLC is a small Marketing Strategy and PR agency headquartered in New Hartford, Connecticut. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2012, Horner Strategies, LLC is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Des Moines, IA
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The Concept Works is a West Des Moines, Iowa-based public relations company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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The Gemini Group LTD, a PR agency, is based in Chicago, Illinois. They provide Public Relations and Event Management.
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Small PR company Lendof & Asoc., is based in. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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Johnston Associates, LLC is a PR firm. Launched in 1996, the team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Duffey Communications is a public relations agency. The company is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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Pascal Public Relations is a Sheridan, Wyoming-based PR firm. They focus on Public Relations and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bucharest, Romania
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HTag PR, a PR firm, was launched in 2014. In Bucharest, Romania, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brasilia, Brazil
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AF2 Comunicação, a small Market Research and PR firm, is headquartered in Brasilia, Brazil. The team focuses on Market Research and Public Relations.
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Story Public Relations is a small public relations firm in Alameda, California. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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The Sterling Corporation is a public relations agency. The team is located in Lansing, Michigan, and their services include Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlottesville, VA
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Four Leaf Public Relations LLC, a PR agency, focus on Public Relations. They were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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ROUGE PR, a small public relations firm, is in München, Germany. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Anchor Consulting is a PR company. They are based in Alexandria, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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The Hoffman Group, a PR agency, is in Alexandria, Virginia. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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Public relations agency Crossbow Communications was launched in 1985. The firm offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holmdel, NJ
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In Holmdel, New Jersey, Allen Consulting Inc is a small public relations company. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milano, Italy
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Public Affairs Advisors is a small Milano, Italy-based PR company. The team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Golden Word, a public relations company, was launched in 2016. The firm focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico
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Century Fiscal is a public relations firm. Founded in 1996, the agency specializes in Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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TBT i Wspólnicy is a PR company. The team is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, and their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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Public relations company Exposure BBC was launched in 2009. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, Breaking News is a public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Broadview Strategy Group is a small public relations company in Toronto, Canada. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berkhamsted, England
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Native PR and Marketing Consultancy is a public relations agency. They are in Berkhamsted, England and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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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.