Top Public Affairs Firms
Public affairs firms help organizations build influence with lawmakers, regulators, and the public — work that spans government relations, policy advocacy, crisis communications, and community engagement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sans Souci, Australia
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30% Public Relations40% Content Marketing10% Event Management +45% Branding5% Digital Strategy5% Marketing Strategy5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Online reputation management11% Corporate communications +211% Crisis communications11% Investor relationsFounded in 2016, HM&M Public Relations, a small Content Marketing company, is in Scottsdale, Arizona and Sans Souci, Australia. Their services include Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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50% Public Relations25% Content Marketing25% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsShe Spark Media is a PR company launched in 2020. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is based in Tampa, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsPublic Affairs Atlantic Inc. Is a small public relations company based in Halifax, Canada. The team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colchester, England
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30% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Graphic Design +220% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsKAT Marketing, a PR firm, was launched in 2001. The firm provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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70% Public Relations30% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Investor relationsFalco Ink. Is a public relations firm. Their small team is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Online reputation managementEnfuego Strategic Communications is a public relations firm. Their small team is in Boulder, Colorado. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsSease Gerig & Associates, a PR agency, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warsaw, IN
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30% Public Relations20% Branding20% Graphic Design +220% Print Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsT S A Communications is a public relations agency launched in 1948. The company offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Johnston, IA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementThelen Public Relations, LLC, a public relations agency, was established in 2013. They focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Crisis communications35% Online reputation managementThe Ledlie Group is a small PR agency. Established in 1998, the team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pawtucket, RI
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsPatti Doyle Communications is a public relations company. The Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based firm was launched in 2014. Their team offers Public Relations.
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30% Public Relations50% Graphic Design20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPublicitaria Publimega is a graphic design company. The company is in Santo Domingo, New York. Their team offers Graphic Design and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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30% Public Relations15% Pay Per Click15% Search Engine Optimization +315% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsIn Bakersfield, California, Providence Strategic Consulting is a small PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementPublic relations company Intelligens Communication is in Monterrey, Mexico. They specialize in Public Relations and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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30% Public Relations40% Advertising20% Broadcast Video +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBlueSkin Solutions is an Advertising company. They are located in Alexandria, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsCOMMUNICATION PUBLIC AFFAIRS is a public relations firm. Launched in 2006, the team specializes in Public Relations. The company is in München, Germany.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsMaerzheuser Kommunikationsberatung is a PR agency. They are based in München, Germany and have small team. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tallahassee, FL
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsOn 3 Public Relations is a public relations company. The Tallahassee, Florida-based team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maidenhead, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +120% Investor relationsLocated in Maidenhead, England, Barlow Frith Communications Ltd is a small PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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30% Public Relations30% Web Development20% Graphic Design +120% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPR company Human Impact Solutions was launched in 2010. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Godalming, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Investor relationsAntimony Communications is a PR company. They are based in Godalming, England and have small team. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clarksburg, MD
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Crisis communications30% Corporate communicationsS.E.Wells Communications, LLC is a public relations agency based in Clarksburg, Maryland. They focus on Public Relations and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs70% Crisis communicationsTarget Cue, a public relations agency, is in Montclair, New Jersey. They provide Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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30% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Event Marketing +220% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsENroute Communications, a PR agency, was launched in 2013. The company provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leverkusen, Germany
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30% Public Relations50% Talent Representation20% Financial Advising & PlanningFocus Areas
100% Public affairsNumbers Sports Agency is a Talent Representation company launched in 2008. Their team provides Talent Representation and Public Relations.
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30% Public Relations40% Financial Consulting30% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFounded in 2017, Fine Point Consulting is a small Los Angeles, California-based Financial Consulting company. Their services include Financial Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prague, Czech Republic
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75% Public Relations25% Market ResearchFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsCzech P.R., s.r.o., a small public relations agency, is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Their services include Public Relations and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsSeven Communications Australia, a public relations agency, is located in Sydney, Australia. Their services include Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Marketing +315% Advertising15% Graphic Design10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications15% Crisis communications +315% Investor relations15% Online reputation management5% Other PRBizemag Advisors, a branding company, was established in 2019. The small team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brentwood, NY
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35% Public Relations35% Direct Marketing30% BrandingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementLorraine Gregory Communications is a public relations firm launched in 1992. The team specializes in Public Relations and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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15% Public Relations25% Content Marketing25% Digital Strategy +225% Event Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsSmall Content Marketing company Audacia Comunicación, is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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25% Public Relations25% Branding20% Social Media Marketing +310% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 1984, SeyferthPR is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementDenterlein is a public relations firm. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was established in 2000. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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60% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementPR firm Capital Results was established in 1998. The company provides Public Relations and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Greenwich, RI
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2003, The JennLee Group is a PR firm. Headquartered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsPublic relations agency Sagac Public Affairs is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They provide Public Relations and Event Management and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSlowey/McManus Communications is a small PR agency located in Boston, Massachusetts and Worcester, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Haven, CT
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25% Public Relations50% Advertising25% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
100% Public affairsMascola Advertising is an Advertising company. The New Haven, Connecticut-based firm was established in 1987. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Condes, Chile
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementRumboCierto Comunicación Estratégica is a small public relations firm in Las Condes, Chile. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsPRAIS Corporate Communications is a small București, Romania-based PR agency. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsDC Communication is a public relations company launched in 1995. Located in București, Romania, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementPR agency McCann PR Romania is located in București, Romania. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementBDR Associates is a public relations firm. Launched in 2002, the agency is headquartered in București, Romania. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Folsom, CA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementRiver City Communications is a PR firm. The agency is headquartered in Folsom, California. Their team offers Public Relations.
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsCornerstone Solutions is a public relations agency. They are in and have small team. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementFounded in 2000, HudsonLake is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naperville, IL
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25% Public Relations25% Advertising25% HR Consulting +125% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFounded in 1988, SHS Incorporated is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winter Park, FL
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70% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementPublicly Related is a public relations company. Established in 2007, the firm is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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60% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementArvizu Comunicación Corporativa is a PR firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Spring, Texas and Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementFounded in 2015, Consultores RP is a public relations agency. The company offers Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.6/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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33.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Public Relations18% Public affairs45% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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32.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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30.1/40.019/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
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27.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Public Relations16% Public affairs70% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations19% Public affairs40% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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31.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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29.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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29.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations22% Public affairs50% 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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