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 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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40% Public Relations30% Branding30% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsScherf Communications is a PR firm. Established in 2002, their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Graphic Design +220% Search Engine Optimization20% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementIC-Digital is an user experience agency. Founded in 1993, the firm offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Esher, England
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50% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +310% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +120% Online reputation managementSmall public relations company A D Communications, is in Esher, England. The team specializes in Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Godalming, England
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50% Public Relations20% Advertising10% Market Research +210% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relations +120% Online reputation managementMcOnie is a public relations firm headquartered in Godalming, England. They offer Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Regina, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Event Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsEstablished in 1966, Brown Communications Group is a small Regina, Canada-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Public Relations40% Business Consulting20% AI Development +120% CybersecurityFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsDua Consulting, a small Business Consulting company, is based in New Delhi, India. Their services include Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Genève, Switzerland
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40% Public Relations50% Business Consulting10% BrandingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications30% Online reputation management +110% Corporate communicationsPrivate Consulting Firm sa, a Business Consulting company, offer Business Consulting and Public Relations. They were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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20% Public Relations40% Content Writing Services20% Business Consulting +210% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Market ResearchFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsFounded in 1971, Bruno Associates, Inc is a Content Writing Services company. The team provides Content Writing Services and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Accra, Ghana
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Event Management +220% Event Marketing20% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsBased in Accra, Ghana, Origin8 Limited is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Corporate Training & Coaching +220% Custom Software Development20% Document Digitization & ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsAgile Group, a PR firm, is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They specialize in Public Relations and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Audio Production20% Content Marketing +220% Media Planning & Buying20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementFounded in 2020, Mindful Agency is a small Vancouver, Canada-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vashon, WA
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Sales Outsourcing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communications3rdPlus is a Vashon, Washington-based branding firm. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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20% Public Relations20% Accounting20% Business Consulting +220% Business Valuation Services20% Commercial FinancingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsGavin/Solmonese LLC is a small public relations firm. They focus on Public Relations and Business Consulting and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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50% Public Relations25% HR Consulting25% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementCommunications office Colić, Laco and partners is a small PR firm. They focus on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium
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50% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying20% Content MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementBackstage Communication is a PR firm. They are located in Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Janki, Poland
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Event Marketing +220% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting20% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsSport Evolution is a PR agency. The team is in Janki, Poland, and their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Broadbeach, Australia
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20% Public Relations20% Audio Production20% Branding +220% Content Marketing20% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2020, Boost Media Agency is a branding agency. In Broadbeach, Australia, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Social Media Marketing20% Video MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementMSCM Studios is a branding agency. They are based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Graphic Design +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Crisis communicationsSpark*advocacy Inc. Is a small branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations and were founded in 2016.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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10% Public Relations25% Branding10% Content Marketing +610% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing5% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGravity Marketing LLC is a small Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based branding firm. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Elm Grove, WI
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10% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +510% Advertising10% Branding10% Event Management10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsMarketing Strategy company Mercury Communication Partners specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Halifax, Canada
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10% Public Relations30% Video Production20% Social Media Marketing +320% Web Development10% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
67% Public affairs33% Crisis communicationsVideo production company Colour offers Video Production and Social Media Marketing. They are located in Halifax, Canada and Toronto, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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10% Public Relations20% Call Center Services20% Media Planning & Buying +320% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairs10Xfive is an answering service company launched in 2016. The small team provides Call Center Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49York, PA
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10% Public Relations30% Branding30% Web Design +220% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsGrit Marketing Group, a branding company, was founded in 2008. They offers Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barrington, RI
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +320% Event Marketing20% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAdvertising company Creating Results is headquartered in Barrington, Rhode Island. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Digital Strategy +320% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsKidGlov is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +320% Media Planning & Buying20% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAgent is an Advertising company. They are based in Lincoln, Nebraska and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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10% Public Relations20% Corporate Photography20% Marketing Strategy +320% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsJori White PR is a London, England-based Corporate Photography company. Their services include Corporate Photography and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Event Marketing +420% Marketing Strategy10% Event Management10% Graphic Design10% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsAmage Productions Pte Ltd is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting10% Advertising +610% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Logo10% Media Planning & Buying10% Packaging Design10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Public affairsLaunched in 2013, shark&minnow is a small Business Consulting company. Their team offers Business Consulting and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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10% Public Relations20% Commercial Development20% Graphic Design +420% Logo10% Branding10% Business Consulting10% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCastlemain is a graphic design company located in Vancouver, Canada and Edmonton, Canada. They focus on Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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10% Public Relations40% Event Management30% Event Marketing +210% Marketing Strategy10% Print DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPrelude Events is a small Event Management company launched in 2005. Their team focuses on Event Management and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Graphic Design +420% Video Production10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services10% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsTara Dowdell Group is a branding company. They were founded in 2006 and provide Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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10% Public Relations22% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +155% Business Consulting5% Contract Manufacturing5% Event Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Media Planning & Buying5% Pay Per Click5% Print Design5% Web Design3% Digital Strategy3% Mobile & App Marketing2% Branding2% Market Research2% Marketing Strategy1% Email MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2017, TFN MEDIA GROUP is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keene, NH
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
11% Public affairs56% Corporate communications11% Crisis communications +211% Investor relations11% Online reputation managementDobisky Associates is a PR agency. The Keene, New Hampshire-based team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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10% Public Relations30% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per Click +415% Performance Marketing10% Branding10% Direct Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs30% Online reputation management30% Other PR +310% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications10% Investor relationsEstablished in 2025, atelier13.space | Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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15% Public Relations40% Marketing Strategy15% Conversion Optimization +315% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs90% Online reputation managementJDThomson & Associates Growth Marketing Agency is a small London, England-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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10% Public Relations30% Content Marketing20% Branding +315% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
11% Public affairs50% Corporate communications28% Online reputation management +111% Crisis communicationsWords At Work is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 1988, the agency focuses on Content Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBelfast, Northern Ireland
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementBrown/OConnor Communications is a small Belfast, Northern Ireland-based PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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30% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +510% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2017, Big Sur Communications is a PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWashington, DC
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2018, H2O Strategies is a PR firm. The firm provides Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementGrayson Communications is a PR firm. The team is based in Bossier City, Louisiana, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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15% Public Relations25% Email Marketing20% Corporate Photography +320% Social Media Marketing10% Business Consulting10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Public affairsEstablished in 2009, SolShock Media, a small Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Long Beach, California. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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30% Public Relations15% Branding15% Marketing Strategy +410% Graphic Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Online reputation managementHeadquartered in Hyderabad, India, Media 4 You is a small PR firm. The team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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40% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy10% Branding +310% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementROOT Marketing & PR, a PR company, is located in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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30% Public Relations30% Web Design20% Content Marketing +120% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsPhoenix PR & Marketing is a small Scottsdale, Arizona-based public relations company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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30% Public Relations70% Custom Software DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsLSI Consulting is a custom software development company founded in 1998. In San Diego, California, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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30% Public Relations40% Marketing Strategy30% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsMustang Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. In Thousand Oaks, California, their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Desert, CA
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30% Public Relations40% Graphic Design30% BrandingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsFG Creative, Inc. Is a graphic design agency. Based in Palm Desert, California, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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30% Public Relations35% Market Research35% RecruitingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Investor relationsTHE RIDDLE COMPANY is a Market Research company. Their small team is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Market Research and Recruiting.
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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
30% Public Relations16% Public affairs70% Other -
$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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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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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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