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.
15 Leaders 15 Contenders
2,850 Companies
List of the Top Public Affairs Consultants
Sponsored
-
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zionsville, IN
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementHostetler Public Relations is a public relations firm. They are headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana, and their services include Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frankfort, KY
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Logo +410% Event Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGrit Creative is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Logo and is in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Solon, OH
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Event Marketing20% Market Research +320% Media Planning & Buying10% Business Consulting10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsDAR Public Relations, Inc., a small Event Marketing company, is headquartered in Solon, Ohio. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Market Research.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
Services provided
70% Public Relations30% Direct MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPublic Strategy Group, Inc., a PR company, specialize in Public Relations and Direct Marketing. They were founded in 1995.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Event Marketing20% Market ResearchFocus Areas
100% Public affairsThe Creative J is an Advertising company. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, their small team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm was founded in 2004.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clovis, NM
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Social Media Marketing +220% Video Production20% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsElliott Marketing is a graphic design company established in 2002. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
Services provided
80% Public Relations20% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementMedical PR Agency is a small PR agency in București, Romania. The team specializes in Public Relations and Graphic Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Recife, Brazil
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementVOZ Comunicação, a small PR company, is located in Recife, Brazil. The team specializes in Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampton, VA
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Marketing +320% Social Media Marketing10% Broadcast Video10% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBranding firm Solomon Public Relations, LLC - Virginia was founded in 2013. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, the team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementStrategic Action Public Affairs is a small PR firm launched in 2012. Their services include Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsPRpetuum is a small public relations firm established in 2003. Their services include Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs80% Corporate communicationsSchwarz & Sprenger, a public relations company, was established in 1983. Headquartered in München, Germany, the team offers Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementThe Gentry Agency is a public relations firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their team specializes in Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
Services provided
20% Public Relations60% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEaston is a PPC agency. They are based in Montevideo, Uruguay and have small team. Their services include Pay Per Click and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Theale, England
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementSmall public relations company Voice Box Public Relations, is located in Theale, England. The team focuses on Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milano, Italy
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsHeadquartered in Milano, Italy, Very Content Srl is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elmira, NY
Services provided
20% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying20% Branding +215% Social Media Marketing15% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsHowell Liberatore & Associates, Inc. Is a media planning and buying agency. In Elmira, New York, the agency was established in 1942. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ithaca, NY
Services provided
20% Public Relations30% Advertising30% Direct Marketing +120% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsSmith Marketing Services, LLC is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Direct Marketing and were established in 2000.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
Services provided
20% Public Relations60% Accounting20% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsHarlemCPA, a small Accounting company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Blockchain20% Branding +220% Digital Strategy20% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsHeadquartered in New York, New York, Ethe Consulting, LLC is a Blockchain company. They provide Blockchain and Branding and were founded in 2017.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Business Consulting +220% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsStrategic Minds, LLC, an Advertising company, was established in 2011. They focuses on Advertising and Business Consulting.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Coast, FL
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Back Office Outsourcing20% Content Marketing +220% Event Marketing20% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsLaunched in 2020, Beegle-Levin Strategies is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alhambra, CA
Services provided
20% Public Relations60% Graphic Design20% BrandingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGlobal Urban Strategies, Inc. Is a graphic design company. The team is headquartered in Alhambra, California, and their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
Services provided
90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementThe Miles Agency is a PR company established in 1989. In Virginia Beach, Virginia, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
Services provided
90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPlatinum Star Public Relations is a public relations firm. The team is based in Glendale, California, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
Read more -
$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Mobile App Development +220% Product Design20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsWhitepot Studios, a public relations agency, was launched in 2016. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Product Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, VA
Services provided
20% Public Relations60% Business Consulting20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsSmall Business Consulting company Business Intelligence Strategy Group, is headquartered in Great Falls, Virginia. The team provides Business Consulting and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
Services provided
20% Public Relations70% Financial Consulting10% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBondry Consulting, a small Financial Consulting company, is based in Carmel, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana. The team focuses on Financial Consulting and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Victoria, TX
Services provided
20% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Business Consulting +220% Media Planning & Buying10% Corporate Training & CoachingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsThe Guerra Group, a small Advertising company, is located in Victoria, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Business Consulting.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
Services provided
20% Public Relations40% Business Consulting30% Event Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBusiness Consulting company Cadence Corps Enterprise LLC focuses on Business Consulting and Event Marketing. They are headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +120% Investor relationsPR Hive is a small public relations company founded in 2012. Their services include Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Royal Leamington Spa, England
Services provided
70% Public Relations15% Content Marketing15% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
20% Public affairs80% Crisis communicationsFounded in 1986, Century Public Relations is a PR firm. Headquartered in Royal Leamington Spa, England and London, England, the team offers Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Content Writing Services +220% Translation20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCool Dog Communications is a public relations agency. Established in 2009, their team provides Public Relations and Video Production.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Mary, FL
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Email Marketing20% Graphic Design +220% SMS Marketing20% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsSunshine Media Marketing, LLC is a public relations firm. In Lake Mary, Florida, their small team provides Public Relations and Email Marketing. The company was established in 2018.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
Services provided
20% Public Relations80% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEvent Management company Double Klick Event Co., Ltd. Was established in 2009. The company provides Event Management and Public Relations, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Graphic Design +220% Pay Per Click20% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsH2 Creative | Marketing | PR is a branding company. Founded in 2014, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
20% Public Relations60% Sports Marketing20% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsBlended World Group is a Sports Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hürth, Germany
Services provided
20% Public Relations40% Talent Representation20% Corporate Training & Coaching +120% Financial Advising & PlanningFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGloball Sports GmbH, a Talent Representation company, was launched in 2017. The company offers Talent Representation and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
Services provided
20% Public Relations40% Sports Marketing40% Talent RepresentationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsASBW Sport Marketing GmbH is a Sports Marketing company. They focus on Sports Marketing and Talent Representation and were established in 2007.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
20% Public Relations50% Talent Representation30% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsRG Sports Management is a small Talent Representation company based in Warsaw, Poland. The team focuses on Talent Representation and Sports Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paris, France
Services provided
20% Public Relations40% Sports Marketing40% Talent RepresentationFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAgence Sports & Marketing is a Sports Marketing company. The agency is headquartered in Paris, France. Their services include Sports Marketing and Talent Representation.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bordeaux, France
Services provided
20% Public Relations40% Talent Representation30% Sports Marketing +110% Financial Advising & PlanningFocus Areas
100% Public affairsASI Management (ASI Group) is a Talent Representation company launched in 2014. The company offers Talent Representation and Sports Marketing, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westfield, NJ
Services provided
20% Public Relations40% Fractional CMO Services20% Marketing Strategy +120% Sales OutsourcingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsImagine Productions LLC, a Fractional CMO Services company, was established in 2016. The firm provides Fractional CMO Services and Public Relations, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Business Consulting20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 2018, Social Guru Magyarország, a small Advertising company, is based in Budapest, Hungary. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sao Paulo, Brazil
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Direct Marketing +320% Web Development10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAZ Brasil Comunicação is a Direct Marketing company. In Sao Paulo, Brazil, the firm provides Direct Marketing and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRPenman PR is a PR agency. Founded in 2001, their team specializes in Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ferndale, MI
Services provided
20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Social Media Marketing +320% Web Design10% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
57% Public affairs43% Corporate communicationsSmall Advertising company mo marketing + pr, is located in Ferndale, Michigan. The team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
Read more -
$50,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
Services provided
10% Public Relations20% Branding10% Advertising +610% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
13% Public affairs27% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementEstablished in 1999, PR24x7 is a branding agency. The agency offers Branding and Advertising.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
Services provided
50% Public Relations10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management +310% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
14% Public affairs43% Crisis communications43% Online reputation managementHet PR Bureau is a PR firm. Their midsize team is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Services provided
30% Public Relations20% Business Consulting10% Event Management +1110% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Call Center Services5% Corporate Training & Coaching3% Advertising2% Media Planning & Buying1% Event Marketing1% Immigration Law1% Internet & Technology Law1% Other Marketing1% Tax LawFocus Areas
11% Public affairs38% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +213% Investor relations13% Online reputation managementImpact Montenegro is a Herceg Novi, Montenegro-based public relations firm. They offer Public Relations and Business Consulting and were founded in 2019.
Read more
Share your project goals, and we’ll connect you with verified partners who fit your budget and timeline.
Get My MatchesTell us what you need — we’ll match you with top agencies in minutes.
Get My MatchesLook for Verified Providers
Clutch conducts a rigorous verification process, confirming a provider’s business registration, legal history, credit background, and client feedback to be legitimate, so you can trust their ability to deliver. Learn More
Hire with confidence!
Quickly scan for providers who meet a minimum Clutch Score with 3+ verified, high-rated reviews for a service line or focus area in the last 24 months. Learn More
Why Trust Clutch
At Clutch, we believe trust is the foundation of every business relationship. Our mission is to help buyers make confident, data-backed decisions informed by real client experiences.
Every review on Clutch undergoes a rigorous, human-led verification process to make sure it’s valid. Our team of specialists confirms the identity of each reviewer, ensures the project is legitimate, and only publishes reviews that meet our strict criteria.
Verification doesn’t stop at the point of publication. Our Trust & Safety team routinely audits older reviews against our guidelines. When reviews fall short of our standards, we remove them.
We evaluate service providers using a structured methodology that combines:
- In-depth client interviews and ratings
- Comprehensive project details
- Market presence
- Portfolio examples and industry recognition
This data powers tools like the Leaders Matrix, which helps you compare agencies directly. Our research team curates rankings by weighing verified reviews most heavily, so the most trusted and experienced providers rise to the top.
Using this unique combination of verified client feedback and provider-supplied insights, Clutch distills the most important details into clear, digestible summaries so you have everything you need to make confident, informed decisions quickly.
We take fraud seriously. Providers who violate our guidelines may face lower rankings, restricted visibility, or removal from the platform altogether.
Clutch’s commitment to transparency is ongoing. We’re constantly refining our systems to protect the integrity of reviews and support you in finding the right agency.
Rollover to see company insights or click a company below for more details.
A Clutch Leaders Matrix provides a broad view of the top-performing companies in a particular service or location. Each company featured in a Leaders Matrix is evaluated based on Focus and Ability to Deliver. The size of each circle indicates that company’s size.
By using verified reviews, focused service details, and real project data, the Leaders Matrix highlights companies that consistently deliver and stand out from the rest. Each company’s position is based on how well they focus on a service area and how consistently they deliver results, helping you make informed, confident decisions. Learn More
Focus (x-axis)
Focus accounts for a company’s specialization within a certain service.
Ability to Deliver (y-axis)
Ability to Deliver considers three criteria:
- Client feedback and reviews
- Work experience and previous projects
- Market presence and reputation in the industry
List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
-
$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
Ability to deliver
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
Ability to deliver
38/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations20% Public affairs -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ability to deliver
36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Public Relations25% Public affairs30% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
Ability to deliver
37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Public Relations11% Public affairs20% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
36/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations20% Public affairs -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ability to deliver
36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations10% Public affairs -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
Ability to deliver
33.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Public Relations50% Public affairs60% Other -
$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
Ability to deliver
32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations50% Public affairs -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
Ability to deliver
35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Public Relations18% Public affairs45% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
Ability to deliver
32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations33% Public affairs -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
Ability to deliver
36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations35% Public affairs85% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
Ability to deliver
33.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations20% Public affairs40% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
Ability to deliver
36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Public Relations18% Public affairs65% Other -
$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
Ability to deliver
35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Public Relations26% Public affairs75% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
Ability to deliver
35.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations34% Public affairs85% Other -
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations20% Public affairs50% Other -
$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
Ability to deliver
32.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations25% Public affairs -
$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
Ability to deliver
34.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations10% Public affairs -
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
Ability to deliver
37/40.018/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Public Relations25% Public affairs90% Other -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
Ability to deliver
34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Public Relations10% Public affairs45% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
Ability to deliver
36.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Public Relations16% Public affairs70% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
33/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Public Relations34% Public affairs60% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
Ability to deliver
34.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Public Relations50% Public affairs90% Other -
$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bondi Junction, Australia
Ability to deliver
32.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Public Relations20% Public affairs20% Other -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
Ability to deliver
35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Public Relations40% Public affairs90% Other -
$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
Ability to deliver
35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Public Relations20% Public affairs80% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
Ability to deliver
29.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Public Relations50% Public affairs10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
Ability to deliver
33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations19% Public affairs40% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
Ability to deliver
32.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Public Relations12% Public affairs25% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
Ability to deliver
35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Public Relations35% Public affairs90% Other
Latest Public Affairs PR Articles
See all articles
What the 2026 World Cup Revealed About Brand Marketing
Clutch surveyed consumers on 2026 World Cup advertising. See why Adidas won every measure, and what made ads stick with consumers.
How Podcast Recommendations Drive Purchase Decisions
New Clutch data shows how podcasts influence purchase decisions. Forty-two percent of consumers have bought on a host's recommendation. Here's why it works.
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.
Get matched with the 5 best-fit agencies for your project—in 4 minutes or less.