Top Public Affairs Firms
Public affairs firms help organizations build influence with lawmakers, regulators, and the public — work that spans government relations, policy advocacy, crisis communications, and community engagement.
Whether you're navigating a new regulation, managing a high-stakes policy campaign, or building long-term relationships with government stakeholders, finding a firm with the right expertise matters. Clutch vets every listed firm through verified client reviews and a data-driven scoring methodology, so you can compare track records with confidence. Browse the broader PR firms directory for communications-adjacent services, explore content marketing agencies if your strategy includes thought leadership, or narrow your search by region on the U.S. PR firms page.
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Kermish-Geylin Public Relation is a public relations firm. Established in 1985, the agency provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Narragansett, RI
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Daniel R. Barry & Associates is a public relations agency. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barrington, RI
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Turgeon Communications LLC is a PR company. Their team is located in Barrington, Rhode Island. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly, MA
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PR company McMahon Communications was established in 2004. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Goodwin & Grant is a PR firm. They provide Public Relations and Event Management and are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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Small public relations agency PR Delaware LLC, is located in Dover, Delaware. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Topeka, KS
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The Mays Group, LLC is a public relations company. Established in 2007, the agency specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Public relations agency Lezotte Miller Public Relations Inc. Focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. They were founded in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Brownstone PR is a PR company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They specialize in Public Relations and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Deci Se Poate is a small public relations agency based in București, Romania. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Links Associates is a PR firm. They are based in București, Romania and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Tudor Communication is a PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Event Management and were established in 2012. The firm is in București, Romania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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AG Communication is a PR agency. Their small team is in București, Romania. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Goya PR is a small București, Romania-based public relations agency. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Launched in 2002, ARENA Communications is a small București, Romania-based PR agency. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lehi, UT
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WE Codeword, a small public relations company, is headquartered in Lehi, Utah. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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The Merchant Strategy, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2007. The company focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockledge, FL
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DJ Public Relations, a PR company, was launched in 2006. The team provides Public Relations and Web Development and is located in Rockledge, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Public Affairs Associates is a public relations company. Their small team of employees is in Lansing, Michigan. Their team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Rockaway, a small PR firm, is located in Orlando, Florida. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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Hamami PR is a PR agency established in 2002. The agency provides Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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PR company The Trailblazer Group was launched in 2008. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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Prospero, a public relations company, was launched in 1999. The team specializes in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization and is in München, Germany.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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UVPR is a small München, Germany-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Condes, Chile
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PAUTA Comunicaciones, a public relations company, is located in Las Condes, Chile. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Meraki Mexico is a public relations company. Their small team is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Strategic Communications - Syracuse is a public relations agency. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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Established in 2006, St John Communications LLC is a small PR company in Syracuse, New York. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Henrico, VA
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Promotional Considerations is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy and is in Henrico, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogota, Colombia
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IDDEA Comunicaciones, a public relations firm, provide Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching. They were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, England
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Silverbullet PR, a small public relations agency, is in Stamford, England. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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IVY LEE Agency is a PR company. The Amsterdam, Netherlands-based firm was founded in 2013. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Pitch Communications & PR is a PR company. They are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Launched in 2000, Elliott Stares Public Relations is a public relations agency. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Founded in 2015, Be Digital Budapest, a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. Their services include Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winnersh, England
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Dialogue Pr Ltd, a small PR company, is based in Winnersh, England. The team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ballston Lake, NY
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Small branding agency Marketing Kangaroo, is located in Ballston Lake, New York. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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AdForum is an Advertising company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saratoga Springs, NY
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Advertising company Regional Advertising Expos & Conferences was established in 2017. The team provides Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guildford, England
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80:20 Communications Limited is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and were established in 2004. The agency is based in Guildford, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Haslemere, England
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David Goddin Communications is a public relations agency. They are in Haslemere, England and have small team. Their team offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Small PR firm Alliance Outreach, is based in Orange, California. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Bookham, England
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Panache P R is a small public relations agency based in Great Bookham, England. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camberley, England
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Vetch Mahne Ltd Public Relations, a small PR firm, is located in Camberley, England. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chobham, England
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Emerald 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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Kayak 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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Two 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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Established 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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PR 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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Rise Public Relations is a public relations firm founded in 2018. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Advertising.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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38.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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33.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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35.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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32.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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34.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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37/40.018/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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33/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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34.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bondi Junction, Australia
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32.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
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29.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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32.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Public Relations35% Public affairs90% Other
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Public Affairs FAQs
Looking for a public affairs firm but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a public affairs firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch selects top-performing companies based on a proprietary methodology that evaluates industry expertise and the ability to deliver. The top public affairs firms for 2026 include:
Public affairs firms help organizations influence public policy and manage relationships with government bodies, regulators, community groups, and the media. Their core services typically include:
- Government relations and lobbying support
- Regulatory affairs counsel
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Policy monitoring
- Issue advocacy campaigns
- Crisis communications.
Many firms also handle coalition building and grassroots mobilization to amplify a client's position on key issues.
Retainer engagements are the most common billing structure, typically ranging from $5,000 – $25,000 per month according to Clutch pricing data, though high-profile legislative campaigns or federal lobbying work can run significantly higher.
Meanwhile, project-based engagements for discrete deliverables — such as a regulatory comment or a stakeholder briefing package — tend to start around $10,000. Review the cost breakdown thoroughly to ensure transparency before signing any agreements.
Public relations primarily focuses on managing an organization's image with the media and the general public. Meanwhile, public affairs is a more specialized discipline centered on engaging government stakeholders, shaping policy outcomes, and navigating regulatory processes.
In practice, the two overlap, but a public affairs firm brings specific capabilities in legislative strategy and regulatory compliance that a general PR firm may not offer.
Start by defining your policy objective and the level of government you need to engage. After that, look for trusted firms with demonstrated experience in your specific sector.
Review verified client feedback on Clutch for insight into responsiveness, strategic quality, and results. Ask prospective firms for case studies that show measurable outcomes rather than broad relationship claims.
Be cautious of firms that guarantee specific legislative or regulatory outcomes — no firm can promise a bill will pass or a rule will change. Other warning signs include vague scopes of work, a lack of registrations required under lobbying disclosure laws, and poor communication about who will actually staff your account.