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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60% Public Relations30% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
37% Public affairs38% Crisis communications25% Corporate communicationsThe Hayes Initiative, a public relations company, is located in. They specialize in Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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35% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing15% Content Writing Services +315% Marketing Strategy10% Content Marketing5% BrandingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications15% Online reputation management +315% Other PR10% Crisis communications10% Investor relationsEstablished in 1999, Dennis PR Group, LLC. Is a PR company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
27% Public affairs28% Online reputation management17% Corporate communications +217% Crisis communications11% Investor relationsCurrentPR is a PR agency located in Lake Forest, California. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49El Paso, TX
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +410% Corporate Photography10% Interior Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Online reputation management30% Corporate communicationsAidan James Agency is an Advertising company. Located in El Paso, Texas, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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40% Public Relations25% Media Planning & Buying25% Social Media Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
43% Public affairs57% Online reputation managementBased in Milano, Italy, GARBO is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
23% Public affairs22% Corporate communications22% Crisis communications +222% Online reputation management11% Investor relationsFounded in 2015, Minkovsky Media is a PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management and is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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20% Public Relations30% Digital Strategy20% Graphic Design +220% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementFaulhaber Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Toronto, Canada, the agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Patiala, India
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10% Public Relations40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click +210% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs25% Online reputation management20% Investor relations +315% Corporate communications15% Crisis communications10% Other PRSee all 1 projectsTechnolinks Network specializes in lead generation through platforms such as Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Overall feedback indicates that they consistently deliver results as agreed upon, generating 50-100 leads per month. Clients appreciate their smooth communication and alignment with company values, noting no areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winter Park, FL
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30% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy10% Content Marketing +610% Event Management10% Media Planning & Buying5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Translation5% Web DesignFocus Areas
28% Public affairs29% Corporate communications29% Investor relations +114% Crisis communicationsEleven 11 Communications, a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementCommunicate India is a branding firm. The midsize Mumbai, India-based team focuses on Branding and Public Relations. The firm was launched in 2011.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2020, HERO Australia is an Advertising company. The midsize team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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10% Public Relations15% Pay Per Click15% Search Engine Optimization +1010% Digital Strategy10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Call Center Services5% Graphic Design5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Video Production3% Content Marketing2% Mobile & App MarketingFocus Areas
28% Public affairs29% Corporate communications29% Online reputation management +27% Crisis communications7% Investor relationsLaunched in 2011, SRV Media is a SEO company. Located in Pune, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richmond, Canada
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +615% Advertising10% Digital Strategy10% Web Design5% Affiliate Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Online reputation managementPLAYHEADS Creative Ltd. Is a branding firm. Located in Richmond, Canada, the agency was launched in 2012. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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30% Public Relations25% Affiliate Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +410% Direct Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI5% Market ResearchFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Crisis communications20% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2015, Prokopenko & Associates is a public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing and is based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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10% Public Relations20% Web Design15% Digital Strategy +615% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising10% Business Consulting10% Marketing Strategy5% Content Marketing5% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsDuran Kinst Strategies, a small web design company, is based in Sacramento, California. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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50% Public Relations40% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
10% Public affairs60% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementOrbit Newswire is a small PR firm. Established in 2017, the team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Graphic Design +710% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsTru-Stories, a branding agency, was founded in 2017. The team offers Branding and Graphic Design and is based in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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35% Public Relations55% Business Consulting10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementHewers is a small Business Consulting company. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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20% Public Relations30% Content Marketing30% Marketing Strategy +210% Event Management10% Market ResearchFocus Areas
11% Public affairs56% Corporate communications22% Crisis communications +111% Online reputation managementMarketing Strategy company ISBMarketing is located in Chiyoda City, Japan. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Skopje, North Macedonia
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30% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +410% Digital Strategy10% Event Management5% Event Marketing5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
11% Public affairs47% Corporate communications24% Online reputation management +212% Crisis communications6% Investor relationsWhy Not is a public relations agency. Founded in 2012, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing. The firm is in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAntwerpen, Belgium
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25% Public Relations35% Social Media Marketing30% Content Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
67% Public affairs13% Corporate communications13% Crisis communications +17% Online reputation managementIn Antwerpen, Belgium, CRAVE Agency is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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15% Public Relations25% Content Marketing25% Search Engine Optimization +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementThe Folk Group is a Content Marketing company. Located in Cardiff, Wales, their team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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10% Public Relations25% Branding15% UX/UI Design +510% Digital Strategy10% Low/No Code Development10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Other DesignFocus Areas
45% Public affairs45% Other PR10% Online reputation managementPlay Ground Zero is a branding agency. Headquartered in Delhi, India, the company was launched in 2019. Their services include Branding and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% Public affairs30% Other PR20% Corporate communications +115% Crisis communicationsBranding company Sahihi Media is based in Nairobi, Kenya. They focus on Branding and Public Relations and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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20% Public Relations30% Advertising30% Branding +215% Event Management5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
35% Public affairs25% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +215% Crisis communications5% Online reputation managementGrowth Ventures is an Advertising company headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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30% Public Relations30% Market Research30% Social Media Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs75% Corporate communicationsIn Alexandria, Virginia, Campbell & Company Communications is a small Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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45% Public Relations20% Branding10% Affiliate Marketing +310% Event Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementSpread Communications is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations and Branding and is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Windsor Heights, IA
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20% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Crisis communications15% Corporate communications +115% Investor relationsDigital Strategy company Akili Design & Marketing Services was launched in 2007. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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10% Public Relations15% Performance Marketing15% Social Media Marketing +610% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
15% Public affairs30% Online reputation management25% Corporate communications +310% Crisis communications10% Investor relations10% Other PRSocial media marketing firm unsocials provides Social Media Marketing and Performance Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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15% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Marketing Strategy +415% Branding13% Logo10% Market Research7% Content MarketingFocus Areas
12% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +225% Online reputation management13% Crisis communicationsSenseit. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is located in Kyiv, Ukraine and Paralia, Greece and offers Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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25% Public Relations25% Advertising10% Email Marketing +410% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBased in Ahmedabad, India, Taurus Communications is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSmall PR company Plunkett PR, is in Dublin, Ireland. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9holywood, Northern Ireland
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementFuture Image is a small PR firm headquartered in holywood, Northern Ireland. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementLocated in Birmingham, Alabama, Stephen Bradley & Associates, LLC is a public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementPR agency The Lollar Group was launched in 2009. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementPublic relations company Direct Communications is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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70% Public Relations20% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementHelen2o: Fluid Communications is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Video Production, and the company is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementIn New York, New York, Wunderlich Kaplan Communications is a small public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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70% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Crisis communications25% Corporate communicationsDowling Public Relations is a PR firm. Their small team is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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70% Public Relations20% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementPublic relations agency Levitate - Indiana was founded in 2015. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, TX
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation management3B Resources Group Public Relations is a PR company. Their team is based in Richmond, Texas and focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trumbull, CT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsIn Trumbull, Connecticut, Michael J. London Associates is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hartford, CT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementExpress Strategies is a public relations agency founded in 2012. The team offers Public Relations and is based in Hartford, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Canaan, CT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsIMS Investor Relations, a small public relations agency, is based in New Canaan, Connecticut. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glastonbury, CT
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsFounded in 2006, TCORS Capitol Group is a small PR company. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shelton, CT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsSmall public relations company Cutting Edge Communications, is in Shelton, Connecticut. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hartford, CT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsGraff Public Solutions, a PR firm, is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Haven, CT
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsPublic relations agency Big Voice Communications, LLC was founded in 2005. The team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maplewood, MO
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementByrne PR is a PR agency. Established in 2011, the firm is based in Maplewood, Missouri. Their team focuses on Public Relations.
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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
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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
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$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
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$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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$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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Looking for a public affairs firm but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a public affairs firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
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Public affairs firms help organizations influence public policy and manage relationships with government bodies, regulators, community groups, and the media. Their core services typically include:
- Government relations and lobbying support
- Regulatory affairs counsel
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Policy monitoring
- Issue advocacy campaigns
- Crisis communications.
Many firms also handle coalition building and grassroots mobilization to amplify a client's position on key issues.
Retainer engagements are the most common billing structure, typically ranging from $5,000 – $25,000 per month according to Clutch pricing data, though high-profile legislative campaigns or federal lobbying work can run significantly higher.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements for discrete deliverables — such as a regulatory comment or a stakeholder briefing package — tend to start around $10,000. Review the cost breakdown thoroughly to ensure transparency before signing any agreements.
Public relations primarily focuses on managing an organization's image with the media and the general public. Meanwhile, public affairs is a more specialized discipline centered on engaging government stakeholders, shaping policy outcomes, and navigating regulatory processes.
In practice, the two overlap, but a public affairs firm brings specific capabilities in legislative strategy and regulatory compliance that a general PR firm may not offer.
Start by defining your policy objective and the level of government you need to engage. After that, look for trusted firms with demonstrated experience in your specific sector.
Review verified client feedback on Clutch for insight into responsiveness, strategic quality, and results. Ask prospective firms for case studies that show measurable outcomes rather than broad relationship claims.
Be cautious of firms that guarantee specific legislative or regulatory outcomes — no firm can promise a bill will pass or a rule will change. Other warning signs include vague scopes of work, a lack of registrations required under lobbying disclosure laws, and poor communication about who will actually staff your account.
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