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.
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Affiliate Marketing +710% Branding10% Business Consulting10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography10% Marketing Strategy10% Sales OutsourcingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +120% Crisis communicationsKR1STNA Media is an Advertising company. Launched in 2018, the agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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+Undisclosed10 - 49Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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15% Public Relations10% Branding10% Media Planning & Buying +910% Mobile & App Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production5% Advertising5% Affiliate Marketing5% Direct Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Market ResearchFocus Areas
12% Public affairs36% Corporate communications22% Online reputation management +218% Crisis communications12% Investor relationsLocated in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, AFAQ Media & PR is a small PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hartford, CT
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50% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy10% Event Management +210% Graphic Design10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementSmall PR agency Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc., is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +320% Market Research10% Graphic Design10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsIn Nairobi, Kenya, IQ Marketing Kenya is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlottetown, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +220% Event Marketing20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsVOLUME 18 is a branding company. They are based in Charlottetown, Canada and have small team. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Public Relations40% Marketing Strategy30% Social Media Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsLaunched in 1992, Magrino PR is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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20% Public Relations40% Branding40% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsHerd Strategies is a branding company. Launched in 2011, the agency is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Dodge, IA
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20% Public Relations25% Media Planning & Buying20% Event Marketing +315% Graphic Design10% Event Management10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2013, CornerPost Marketing Communications is a media planning & buying agency. In Fort Dodge, Iowa, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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20% Public Relations40% Advertising40% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsCMW Media is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in San Diego, California. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Media Planning & Buying +410% Event Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsHeinrich & Bullard Marketing is an Advertising company. They are based in Honolulu, Hawaii and have small team. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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20% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Logo +220% Marketing Strategy20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsOvoo Creative is a small Providence, Rhode Island-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Puyallup, WA
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +410% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsBased in Puyallup, Washington, Reach3 Marketing is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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50% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +310% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementHi Fi Public Relations is a small public relations agency located in Edmond, Oklahoma. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coralville, IA
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20% Public Relations40% Marketing Strategy30% Branding +110% Market ResearchFocus Areas
50% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communicationsBrand Driven Digital is a Marketing Strategy company located in Coralville, Iowa. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Branding and were established in 2011.
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40% Public Relations30% Branding30% Content MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Crisis communications30% Corporate communicationsForge Communications is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based PR firm. The team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementMarkitecture, an Advertising company, was launched in 2009. They specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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20% Public Relations30% Content Marketing30% Social Media Marketing +210% Event Management10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementCWW Tourism is a Content Marketing company. In Ciudad de México, Mexico, their team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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40% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Market Research +120% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +120% Crisis communicationsJPC comunicación, a small PR agency, is located in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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20% Public Relations60% Advertising20% Print DesignFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsDrei p GmbH is an Advertising company. They are in Leipzig, Germany. Their team provides Advertising and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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40% Public Relations20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing +210% Branding10% Mobile & App MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Crisis communications30% Online reputation managementLocated in San Ramon, California, TopMind PR is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Business Consulting +220% Content Marketing20% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsBranding company D'Image Production & PR Management was established in 2008. In Durham, North Carolina, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reykjavík, Iceland
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40% Public Relations40% Recruiting20% StaffingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Crisis communications20% Corporate communicationsGóð samskipti is a public relations firm. They offer Public Relations and Recruiting and were founded in 2006. The company is in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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50% Public Relations50% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementTWC Prose, a public relations firm and Digital Strategy company, is in Houston, Texas. The team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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50% Public Relations30% Video Production20% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementDe La Garza Public Relations, a PR firm, was launched in 1982. The small team offers Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shibuya City, Japan
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20% Public Relations60% Business Consulting20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SIFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementSIPA Partners is a Business Consulting company. The team is in Shibuya City, Japan, and their services include Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lyon, France
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Search Engine Optimization +410% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2014, Alesia Communications is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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20% Public Relations30% Event Marketing20% Media Planning & Buying +220% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsDuet Public Relations is an Event Marketing company. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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20% Public Relations30% Advertising20% HR Consulting +220% HR Outsourcing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsIn London, England, The Opportunity Hub UK is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Public Relations and were established in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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30% Public Relations40% Event Management30% Event MarketingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relationsThe Live Group Pte Ltd is an Event Management company. The team provides Event Management and Public Relations, and the agency is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Event Marketing +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsPi2 PR & Marketing is a public relations agency. The București, Romania-based firm focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Celje, Slovenia
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30% Public Relations40% Event Management30% Event MarketingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relationsLaunched in 2005, RTA Agencija d.o.o., a small Event Management company, is headquartered in Celje, Slovenia. Their team focuses on Event Management and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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30% Public Relations40% Event Management30% Event MarketingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relationsBig - agency Slovakia s.r.o., an Event Management company, was launched in 2017. The team focuses on Event Management and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Graphic Design +220% Print Design20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementAdedge Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Vaughan, Canada. The firm focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Accra, Ghana
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Event Management20% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsBased in Accra, Ghana, Sprout Marketing Services is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Event Marketing +220% Lighting Design20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsStudio One, a public relations firm, was launched in 2008. They focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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20% Public Relations40% Event Management20% Branding +120% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Online reputation managementPolished Events is a small Event Management company headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The team specializes in Event Management and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Torino, Italy
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20% Public Relations40% Sports Marketing40% Talent RepresentationFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementCompact SPA, a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 1987. The firm focuses on Sports Marketing and Talent Representation.
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20% Public Relations15% Advertising15% Audio Production +415% Branding15% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsPR agency MVW Communications, LLC. Is based in San Antonio, Texas. They provide Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jamison, PA
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Content Writing Services +220% Email Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsPR agency Debbie Goetz Media Connections, LLC was founded in 2010. The firm provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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50% Public Relations30% Branding20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementFounded in 2018, XL PR is a small West Jordan, Utah-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brandywine, MD
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Corporate Training & Coaching +320% Marketing Strategy10% Commercial Development10% Compliance ConsultingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs30% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications +110% Online reputation managementTIA Consulting Group, LLC is a PR firm. Located in Brandywine, Maryland, their small team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delhi, India
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Corporate Photography +220% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Other PRContent Specialist, a PR agency, was founded in 2016. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Content Writing Services +220% Event Management20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Other PRSmall PR company NikNak PR, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
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20% Public Relations20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Digital Strategy +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementReputation 365, a small public relations firm, is based in Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementEXAROnline, a public relations agency, is based in Budapest, Hungary. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bern, Switzerland
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20% Public Relations40% Blockchain20% Digital Asset Management +120% Funding & InvestmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementBlockchain Nation Switzerland, a Blockchain company, offers Blockchain and Public Relations. The agency is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
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40% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Event Management +120% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2010, Cause UK, a small PR company, is based in London, England. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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40% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +120% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Online reputation management20% Corporate communicationsDigitalpr is a PR firm. The Barcelona, Spain-based team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stafford, England
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +320% Video Production10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementIn Stafford, England, Hope Creative Design is a small branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.6/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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33.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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32.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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30.1/40.019/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
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27.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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31.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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29.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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29.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations22% Public affairs50% 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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