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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Public Relations10% Event Management10% Event Marketing +710% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Branding5% Web DesignFocus Areas
15% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +315% Investor relations15% Online reputation management15% Other PREstablished in 2012, Yardstick Marketing Management is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Public Relations30% Business Consulting15% Branding +315% Marketing Strategy10% Recruiting10% StaffingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +315% Investor relations15% Other PR10% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2021, Travis Consulting Services is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Public Relations20% Affiliate Marketing20% Branding +220% Video Production20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementBranding agency ArtUs Brand was founded in 2021. The firm focuses on Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kensington, Australia
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20% Public Relations80% Market ResearchFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementVertex Market Research & Consulting is a small Kensington, Australia-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PREstablished in 2011, Friends Media Add Co., a small Advertising company, is based in Delhi, India. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ramallah, Palestine
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Management +220% Marketing Strategy20% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management20% Other PREstablished in 1992, AlArabi Creative Solutions is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations and is located in Ramallah, Palestine, State of and Cairo, Egypt.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wheathampstead, England
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15% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Business Consulting +710% Content Marketing10% Event Management10% Marketing Strategy10% Performance Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing5% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsPublic relations firm Lantern Comitas is based in Wheathampstead, England and Nairobi, Kenya. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Murarrie, Australia
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20% Public Relations30% Social Media Marketing20% Content Marketing +220% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
23% Public affairs33% Corporate communications22% Crisis communications +122% Online reputation managementPitch Public Relations is a social media marketing company. Based in Murarrie, Australia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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60% Public Relations10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying +210% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Public affairs60% Crisis communications15% Corporate communications +110% Other PRPlott PR is a PR agency. Founded in 2023, the firm is headquartered in East Greenbush, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Business Continuity Management +220% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPR agency Wilkins Creative Insights was launched in 2016. The team provides Public Relations and Business Consulting and is in Kelowna, Canada.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Content Marketing +220% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementSee all 1 projectsAt Island Storm Marketing, we’re proud to serve businesses right here in Nanaimo, BC. Known for quality, results-driven Website Design, Content Creation, Paid Ads & Public Relations
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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20% Public Relations20% Graphic Design15% Advertising +415% Marketing Strategy10% Business Consulting10% Digital Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs60% Corporate communications20% Online reputation managementCulturally Connected Communications is a public relations company founded in 2014. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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20% Public Relations20% Audio Production20% Content Marketing +220% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementCOURAGE - PR, Marketing & Social Media Agency is a public relations company established in 2010. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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 - 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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$10,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerHaifa, Israel
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10% Public Relations50% Search Engine Optimization30% Content Marketing +110% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
11% Public affairs56% Online reputation management22% Investor relations +111% Crisis communicationsWeb David is a SEO company. The Haifa, Israel-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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15% Public Relations40% Business Consulting25% Translation +210% Event Management10% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
12% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations13% Online reputation managementMidsize Business Consulting company Emirates First Business Service, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Business Consulting and Translation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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10% Public Relations10% Audio Production10% Branding +710% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Mobile App Development10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Online reputation management15% Corporate communications +315% Crisis communications15% Investor relations5% Other PRHeadquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates and Roswell, Georgia, Magnus Communications is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prahran, Australia
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Event Management +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
16% Public affairs19% Corporate communications17% Crisis communications +316% Investor relations16% Online reputation management16% Other PREstablished in 2010, Papermill Agency is a small public relations company located in Prahran, Australia. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Parañaque, Philippines
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising15% Graphic Design +615% Social Media Marketing10% Event Management10% Market Research10% Web Design5% Digital Strategy5% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
29% Public affairs43% Corporate communications14% Crisis communications +114% Online reputation managementFounded in 2019, CULT: Marketing and Communications is a small Parañaque, Philippines-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% Public Relations40% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy +310% Advertising10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Crisis communications20% Online reputation management +320% Other PR10% Corporate communications10% Investor relationsSee all 1 projectsMarketingBuckle offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including content creation, ad campaigns, and SEO improvements. Overall feedback highlights their successful strategy customization, responsiveness, and effective project management, resulting in significant online presence and revenue growth for clients. They are recommended for their dedication and tailored approach, with minor suggestions for more detailed analytics and reporting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Louisville, KY
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50% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Marketing +110% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Crisis communications35% Online reputation managementBoxcar PR, a public relations agency, was founded in 2011. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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30% Public Relations40% Marketing Strategy30% AdvertisingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsAMA Phoenix Chapter is a Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Advertising and were established in 1959. The company is in Phoenix, Arizona.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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38.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations50% Public affairs85% Other -
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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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.
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