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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redfern, Australia
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15% Public Relations25% Business Consulting25% Market Research +225% Translation10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCultural Perspectives, a Market Research company, is located in Redfern, Australia. They focus on Market Research and Business Consulting and were established in 1994.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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15% Public Relations15% Branding15% Event Marketing +715% Media Planning & Buying10% Advertising10% Event Management5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Logo5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
12% Public affairs44% Corporate communications33% Crisis communications +111% Online reputation managementD:istinkt is a branding firm launched in 2000. The firm provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSavannah, GA
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25% Public Relations25% Media Planning & Buying25% Search Engine Optimization +125% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsMedia planning and buying agency Adsworth Media was established in 2010. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aspen, CO
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30% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying30% Social Media Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
57% Public affairs43% Corporate communicationsHeadquartered in Aspen, Colorado, Promo Communications is a media planning & buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Farmington Hills, MI
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50% Public Relations10% Branding10% Corporate Training & Coaching +310% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
37% Public affairs38% Crisis communications25% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2007, Tanner Friedman is a public relations agency. The agency provides Public Relations and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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30% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +510% Email Marketing10% Event Management10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
57% Public affairs43% Online reputation managementPR firm Smith & Harroff was launched in 1973. The team provides Public Relations and Advertising and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
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25% Public Relations25% Event Management25% Event Marketing +125% Product MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRSmall public relations firm Wavemed Medical & Healthcare Communications Agency, is based in Poznań, Poland. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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30% Public Relations30% Content Marketing20% Search Engine Optimization +210% Event Management10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
12% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communications +122% Online reputation managementApablo Comunicación is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Madrid, Spain, and their services include Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Digital Strategy +1210% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy5% Content Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Logo5% Market Research5% Media Planning & Buying5% Packaging Design5% Print Design5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs75% Online reputation managementTake One Daily Media is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations, and the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +1310% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Market Research5% Marketing Strategy5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Pay Per Click5% Search Engine Optimization5% UX/UI Design5% Video Production5% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs32% Investor relations32% Online reputation management +116% Corporate communicationsOrion Stride Digital is an Advertising company. Founded in 2018, their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting10% Advertising +610% Branding10% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +210% Crisis communications10% Other PRMarka Sponsorluk, a small Business Consulting company, is based in Ankara, Türkiye. The team offers Business Consulting and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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40% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy20% Media Planning & Buying +210% Event Management10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementCircuit Media LLC, a public relations company, was launched in 2002. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and is in Denver, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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20% Public Relations30% Advertising20% Branding +220% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
54% Public affairs46% Corporate communicationsEstablished in 2005, FerebeeLane is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lansing, MI
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50% Public Relations20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Digital Strategy +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
24% Public affairs38% Corporate communications38% Crisis communicationsTruscott Rossman is a public relations company founded in 2011. The team focuses on Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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50% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
24% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +213% Investor relations13% Online reputation managementIn București, Romania, Natural 4 PR is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waterloo, Australia
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40% Public Relations50% Event Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementFounded in 2010, Fourth Wall Events is a small Waterloo, Australia-based Event Marketing company. Their team specializes in Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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40% Public Relations50% Advertising10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsGroupExpression is a small Advertising company headquartered in Paris, France. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
14% Public affairs29% Corporate communications29% Online reputation management +128% Investor relationsFounded in 2009, Impacten Media is a PR company. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
14% Public affairs43% Corporate communications43% Crisis communicationsBased in München, Germany, modem conclusa is a public relations agency. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were launched in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOverland Park, KS
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs34% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsMHW Public Relations & Communications is a PR agency. Their small team is located in Overland Park, Kansas. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColumbia, SC
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs34% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsDavis Public Relations and Marketing is a PR firm. Established in 2004, the agency is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rogers, AR
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40% Public Relations50% Market Research10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
46% Public affairs54% Crisis communicationsInVeritas is a Market Research company. The team focuses on Market Research and Public Relations and is in Rogers, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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40% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Event Management +410% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
46% Public affairs54% Corporate communicationsGold Communications is a public relations firm. They are headquartered in Budapest, Hungary and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Darlington, England
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10% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +620% Social Media Marketing10% Event Management5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingFocus Areas
12% Public affairs31% Corporate communications31% Online reputation management +213% Crisis communications13% Investor relationsPay-as-Hugo is a Marketing Strategy company. The small Darlington, England-based team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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10% Public Relations40% Advertising20% Event Marketing +220% Mobile & App Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
28% Public affairs43% Online reputation management29% Corporate communicationsN-maximus Sigma d.o.o. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Zagreb, Cambodia. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belize City, Belize
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting10% Market Research +910% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Other Marketing5% Branding5% Call Center Services5% Commercial Development5% Corporate Training & Coaching5% Digital Strategy5% Logistics & Supply Chain ConsultingFocus Areas
28% Public affairs45% Investor relations27% Corporate communicationsARCH Consulting Group Ltd. Is a Business Consulting company. The Belize City, Belize-based agency was launched in 2015. Their team offers Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Cary, NC
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10% Public Relations40% Branding25% Graphic Design +125% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +310% Other PR5% Crisis communications5% Investor relationsHummingbird Creative Group is a branding firm based in Cary, North Carolina. They focus on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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10% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Search Engine Optimization +155% Branding5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Market Research5% Marketing Strategy5% Social Media Marketing2% Advertising2% Media Planning & Buying2% Mobile & App Marketing2% Other Marketing2% Pay Per Click2% Video Production2% Web Design1% Other Digital MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +120% Crisis communicationsHeadquartered in Málaga, Spain and Estepona, Spain, PR360 is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9La Victoria, Peru
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75% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Event Management +15% Web DesignFocus Areas
16% Public affairs28% Corporate communications28% Crisis communications +128% Online reputation managementAGC Comunicaciones, a public relations agency, was launched in 2009. In La Victoria, Peru, the team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mombasa, Kenya
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10% Public Relations40% Event Marketing20% Advertising +220% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
17% Public affairs30% Corporate communications21% Online reputation management +217% Investor relations15% Crisis communicationsBuzz Afrique Limited is an Event Marketing company. Their team is in Mombasa, Kenya and focuses on Event Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Video Production +157% Social Media Marketing6% Pay Per Click5% Affiliate Marketing5% Content Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Search Engine Optimization5% Web Development3% Branding3% Logo3% UX/UI Design3% Web DesignFocus Areas
19% Public affairs36% Corporate communications27% Online reputation management +118% Investor relationsHuckster Mena is an Advertising company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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30% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +220% Search Engine Optimization10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
43% Public affairs57% Crisis communicationsLocated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mueller Communications, LLC is a PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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30% Public Relations30% Content Marketing30% Search Engine Optimization +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
43% Public affairs43% Crisis communications14% Corporate communicationsLMG Management is a Content Marketing company. They are located in München, Germany and have small team. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementInside Advantage PR, a public relations company, is based in Orlando, Florida. Launched in 2015, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementNeuron Agencja Public Relations is a public relations agency. They are headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beyoğlu , Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementLorbi PR Tanıtım ve Halkla İlişkiler is a public relations firm. Launched in 1997, the agency offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarıyer, Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementContactplus, a PR agency, is headquartered in Sarıyer, Türkiye. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Besiktas , Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementİz İletişim is a public relations agency. The team is headquartered in Besiktas , Türkiye, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kadıköy, Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementDo Medya is a small public relations firm headquartered in Kadıköy, Türkiye. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Şişli, Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementZarakol İletişim is a Şişli, Türkiye-based PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarıyer, Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementGoodWorks İletişim Danışmanlığı is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Sarıyer, Türkiye and have small team. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gumussuyu , Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementPro Iletisim is a PR company. Located in Gumussuyu , Türkiye, the agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gayrettepe , Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementBased in Gayrettepe , Türkiye, İlyada İletişim is a public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beyoğlu , Türkiye
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
13% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +225% Investor relations12% Online reputation managementDilan Baransel Sağlık İletişim Danışmanlığı, a public relations company, is headquartered in Beyoğlu , Türkiye. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomfield, CT
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60% Public Relations40% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementAndrea Obston Marketing Communications is a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based public relations agency. They focus on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southington, CT
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60% Public Relations40% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementCJ Public Relations, Inc., a PR firm, is based in Southington, Connecticut. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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50% Public Relations25% Branding25% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Crisis communications30% Online reputation managementPaschall Strategic Commucation, a PR agency, was established in 1988. The company specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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60% Public Relations30% Event Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2013, Concord Communication is a public relations firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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35% Public Relations35% Advertising30% BrandingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsAdvertising company Moonsail North was established in 2014. The agency focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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60% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Event Management +110% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementSusan Nefzger PR & Web Marketing, a small PR agency, is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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
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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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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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