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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Harrow, England
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Nuit Advertising Agency is a branding firm launched in 2008. The firm focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dagmersellen, Switzerland
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Small social media marketing firm UP TO DATE PR Switzerland , is in Dagmersellen, Switzerland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Half Street Group is a public relations firm. Their small team is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Revolution Messaging is a midsize Advertising company established in 2009. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Milton is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2001, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Advertising. The agency is headquartered in Helsinki, Denmark.
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Carmichael Lynch is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Branding firm CSM Sport & Entertainment is headquartered in New York, New York and London, England. They specialize in Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Idaho Falls, ID
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North Wind Group is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the firm specializes in Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Port Jefferson Station, NY
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See all 2 projectsSpark Metro offers services in Public Relations, including media relations and corporate communications, with a focus on crafting professionally written and optimized press releases. The company is praised for its responsiveness, proactive engagement, and collaborative approach, which contributed to increased media impressions and website traffic for clients. Their alignment with client values and budget suitability are also highlighted.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Madras Event Company is a small Event Management company in Chennai, India. The team specializes in Event Management and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Launched in 2007, segara Kommunikation is a small PR firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Des Moines, IA
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Established in 1999, Performance Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Midsize branding company LENOM-pb, is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Partner of Promotion, a PR company, was founded in 1984. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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Intact Info, a midsize public relations firm, is based in Brea, California. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Established in 1997, MAXWELL is a PR firm. The team provides Public Relations and Branding and is located in Portland, Oregon.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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BAERING is a video production company founded in 2004. The company provides Video Production and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Arrow Media, LLC is a branding agency launched in 2005. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Setagaya City, Japan
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PR company Smith & Edit was established in 2017. The small team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bali, Indonesia
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See all 1 projectsItchi Digital offers a comprehensive range of services including public relations, influencer marketing, and digital advertising. The overall feedback highlights their ability to exceed KPIs, foster strong media relationships, and collaborate effectively with clients, especially in the realm of corporate communications and media relations. Their professionalism and hands-on approach are consistently praised across reviews.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Launched in 1997, Pushkin Public Relations is a PR company. The small team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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The Stasko Agency is a public relations firm. The Denver, Colorado-based agency was launched in 1998. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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Founded in 2011, J. Lauren PR, a small PR agency, is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clive, IA
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PR agency Love Scott & Associates was established in 1973. Headquartered in Clive, Iowa, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Small public relations company Palladium Media., is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Britain, CT
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Public relations agency Gaffney Bennett Public Relations is in New Britain, Connecticut. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helena, MT
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Montana Group is a public relations firm. Their small team is located in Helena, Montana. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Yankee Public Relations is a PR agency. Located in Pittstown, New Jersey, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Lansing, MI
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Mitchell Research & Communications, Inc is a small East Lansing, Michigan-based Market Research and PR company. The team offers Market Research and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Drivon Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The Stockton, California-based firm was established in 2016. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Wilder Strategies, LLC is a PR agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Boardman Davis Communications is a small public relations firm based in Waterbury, Vermont. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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Nomiss Communication is a public relations company. They are based in Lubbock, Texas, and their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tiverton, England
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Founded in 2015, PR Centre is a small Tiverton, England-based PR agency. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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PR Shed is a small PR agency and Content Marketing company launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nicosia, Cyprus
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Pr: partners is a PR agency. In Nicosia, Cyprus, the company was founded in 2000. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Dark Horse PR is a PR agency. Their team is in Santa Monica, California. The agency offers Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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WIT Strategy is a public relations firm. They are headquartered in New York, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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PERITUS Public Relations is a branding agency. Founded in 2014, the company is in Birmingham, Alabama. Their team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 1998, MAO Public Relations is a small public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zionsville, IN
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Hostetler Public Relations is a public relations firm. They are headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana, and their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frankfort, KY
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Grit Creative is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Logo and is in Frankfort, Kentucky.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Solon, OH
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DAR Public Relations, Inc., a small Event Marketing company, is headquartered in Solon, Ohio. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Public Strategy Group, Inc., a PR company, specialize in Public Relations and Direct Marketing. They were founded in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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The Creative J is an Advertising company. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, their small team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm was founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clovis, NM
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Elliott Marketing is a graphic design company established in 2002. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Medical PR Agency is a small PR agency in București, Romania. The team specializes in Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Recife, Brazil
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VOZ Comunicação, a small PR company, is located in Recife, Brazil. The team specializes in Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampton, VA
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Branding firm Solomon Public Relations, LLC - Virginia was founded in 2013. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, the team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Strategic Action Public Affairs is a small PR firm launched in 2012. Their services include Public Relations.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.6/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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33.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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32.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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30.1/40.019/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
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27.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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31.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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29.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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29.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.