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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The Bellwether Group is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Public Relations and were established in 2001. The agency is based in Mobile, Alabama.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Advertising company Non was launched in 2020. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 41 projectsBrenton Way is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, social media marketing, and SEO services. Their reviews consistently highlight their strategic, data-first approach, with clients reporting significant improvements, such as a 40% increase in CTR and a 50% growth in B2B lead volume. Brenton Way is praised for its proactive project management and seamless communication, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction with their services and results.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hartford, CT
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Small 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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In 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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VOLUME 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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Launched 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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Herd 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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Founded 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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CMW 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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Heinrich & 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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Ovoo 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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Based 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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Hi 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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Brand 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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Forge 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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Markitecture, 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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CWW 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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JPC 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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Drei 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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Located 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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Branding 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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Góð 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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TWC 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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De 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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SIPA 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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Founded 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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Duet Public Relations is an Event Marketing company. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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In 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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The 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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Pi2 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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Launched 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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Big - 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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Adedge 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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Based 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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Studio One, a public relations firm, was launched in 2008. They focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Polished 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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Compact SPA, a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 1987. The firm focuses on Sports Marketing and Talent Representation.
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PR 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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PR 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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Founded 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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TIA 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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Content Specialist, a PR agency, was founded in 2016. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Small 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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Reputation 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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EXAROnline, 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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Blockchain Nation Switzerland, a Blockchain company, offers Blockchain and Public Relations. The agency is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
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Launched 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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Digitalpr 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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In 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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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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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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$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.