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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chobham, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Corporate communications25% Investor relationsEmerald Media Ltd, a small public relations company, is based in Chobham, England. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kingston Upon Thames, England
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75% Public Relations25% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementKayak PR is a public relations firm. They are located in Kingston Upon Thames, England and have small team. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsTwo B Public Relations, LLC, a small public relations firm, is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Andover, MA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2003, Riemer Communications is a small Andover, Massachusetts-based PR firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementPR agencija - Odnosi s javnošću doo is a public relations company established in 1992. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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70% Public Relations20% Advertising10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementRise Public Relations is a public relations firm founded in 2018. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementDOG AND A DUCK - Public Relations is a small public relations agency. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementOCG+ is a PR agency. Established in 2005, the firm is in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elkwood, VA
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25% Public Relations25% Custom Software Development25% IT Managed Services +125% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsTMGL is a PR agency. They are located in Elkwood, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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25% Public Relations35% Branding30% Business Consulting +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAleto, Inc. Is a branding agency. Their small team is based in Arlington, Virginia. Their team offers Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helsinki, Finland
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementPR agency Cision Finland is located in Helsinki, Finland. They provide Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +213% Crisis communications12% Online reputation managementHerzberg PR is a public relations agency. The Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel-based team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementIn New Orleans, Louisiana, MSophia PR is a PR firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, NJ
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementINDIGO STATION LLC , a public relations firm, was established in 2016. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementHillDay Public Relations, Inc., a public relations firm, was established in 2014. The company focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementDozeland Ltd, a PR company, was established in 2019. The agency offers Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementCordy & Company, a public relations company, was founded in 1983. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Odenton, MD
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementTalkUintuit LLC, a public relations company, was founded in 2019. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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70% Public Relations20% Advertising10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementCavazos Communications, a public relations agency, focus on Public Relations and Advertising. They were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsLaunched in 1998, PK Public Relations is a small Santa Fe, New Mexico-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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25% Public Relations25% Branding25% Event Marketing +125% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPuzzle Partner Ltd is a Toronto, Canada-based branding agency. They focus on Branding and Public Relations and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9York, England
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25% Public Relations25% Branding25% Content Marketing +125% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
100% Public affairsYorkshire Brand Stories is a branding agency. Located in York, England, the firm was launched in 2020. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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25% Public Relations25% Email Marketing25% SMS Marketing +125% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFounded in 2020, Savy Marketing, a small public relations firm, is located in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Älvsjö, Sweden
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25% Public Relations50% Event Management25% Event MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsInspiration Event Communication PR, a small Event Management company, is headquartered in Älvsjö, Sweden. The team specializes in Event Management and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jakarta, Indonesia
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70% Public Relations30% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementDialogue Communications is a public relations agency. The Jakarta, Indonesia-based firm was launched in 2018. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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25% Public Relations50% Blockchain25% Blockchain MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsTopNetworks HUB, a Blockchain company, focuses on Blockchain and Public Relations. The company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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70% Public Relations30% Event MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementJUPITER Strategic Consulting Ltd is a public relations agency. Founded in 2012, their team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prague, Czech Republic
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications +115% Other PRHeadquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, My.cz, s.r.o. Is a small PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Pearl, Canada
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Other PR25% Corporate communicationsFOCUS Group Consulting Inc. Is a public relations company. In Mount Pearl, Canada and Orlando, Florida, their small team focuses on Public Relations. The firm was launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bruxelles, Belgium
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25% Public Relations25% Content Marketing25% Social Media Marketing +125% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 2016, Evoke - pr & content marketing is a public relations agency. Located in Bruxelles, Belgium, the team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9København, Denmark
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70% Public Relations30% BrandingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Online reputation management +125% Other PRPublic relations firm Danish Fashion Agency was founded in 2012. The small team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Setagaya City, Japan
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Other PRPhalanx PR is a public relations company. Their small team is based in Setagaya City, Japan. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLake Jackson, TX
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60% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRMedia Public Relations is a PR company. Their team is located in Lake Jackson, Texas and focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Call Center Services +220% Digital Strategy20% Performance MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementHeadquartered in JLPL Industrial Area, India, Hopestone Advisory Pvt. Ltd. Is a midsize public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pudsey, England
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50% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs40% Online reputation management27% Corporate communications +120% Crisis communicationsLoaded PR is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and is based in Pudsey, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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10% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy15% Digital Strategy +515% Event Marketing15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Web Design5% AdvertisingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsFoster Marketing, LLC, a small Marketing Strategy company, is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charleston, SC
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10% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying20% Advertising +410% Branding10% Email Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsRawle Murdy Associates Inc is a media planning & buying company. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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20% Public Relations30% Advertising20% Graphic Design +315% Media Planning & Buying10% Event Management5% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relations251 Communications and Marketing is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2011, and their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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35% Public Relations10% Branding10% Content Marketing +510% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing5% Print DesignFocus Areas
10% Public affairs36% Corporate communications27% Crisis communications +218% Online reputation management9% Investor relationsHartzkom – PR and Content Marketing is a München, Germany-based public relations company. They offer Public Relations and Branding.
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Undisclosed$300+ / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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30% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy10% Advertising +410% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Event Management10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
13% Public affairs50% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +26% Investor relations6% Online reputation managementDebby Group is a PR agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and the company is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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25% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Branding +125% Market ResearchFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Online reputation management +125% Other PRRT Nielson Co. Is an Advertising company. They were launched in 1992, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Market Research +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs15% Corporate communications15% Crisis communications +315% Investor relations15% Online reputation management10% Other PRLumus Inc is a New York, New York-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Public Relations30% Content Writing Services15% Advertising +215% Branding15% Direct MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Other PR15% Corporate communications +315% Online reputation management10% Crisis communications10% Investor relationsContent Writing Services company Aura Profiles Management Services was established in 2011. The team offers Content Writing Services and Public Relations and is in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +1210% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Pay Per Click5% Print Design5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Video Production5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
10% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRGreenRubino is an Advertising company. The Seattle, Washington-based firm was founded in 1977. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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30% Public Relations20% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising +410% Event Management10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignFocus Areas
16% Public affairs33% Online reputation management17% Corporate communications +217% Crisis communications17% Investor relationsBrands2Life is a public relations company. Their small team is in New Delhi, India and offers Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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60% Public Relations30% Business Consulting10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementLocated in Denver, Colorado, Sewald Hanfling LLC is a PR agency. They offer Public Relations and Business Consulting and were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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60% Public Relations10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management +210% Media Planning & Buying10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsWebb Strategic Communications is a public relations firm. They are located in Denver, Colorado, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schliersee, Germany
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70% Public Relations20% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
24% Public affairs38% Corporate communications38% Crisis communicationsRaabengrün is a public relations firm located in Schliersee, Germany. They provide Public Relations and Content Marketing and were founded in 2003.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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10% Public Relations50% Video Production30% Broadcast Video +110% Content MarketingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementProduction Craft is a video production company. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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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
15% Public Relations50% Public affairs85% Other -
$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
40% Public Relations50% Public affairs60% Other -
$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
100% Public Relations20% Public affairs -
$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
60% Public Relations10% Public affairs40% Other -
$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
100% Public Relations50% Public affairs -
$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
35% Public Relations20% Public affairs65% Other -
$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
100% Public Relations33% Public affairs -
$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
90% Public Relations50% Public affairs10% Other -
$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
55% Public Relations10% Public affairs45% Other -
$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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