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.
-
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDenver, CO
Services provided
Focus Areas
AFM Communications llc, a public relations agency, was established in 2009. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
Read more -
Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerJyväskylä, Finland
Services provided
Focus Areas
Content Marketing company Esa Linna PR Services was established in 2017. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Public Relations, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madrid, Spain
Services provided
Focus Areas
Estudio de Comunicación is an Advertising company. They are located in Madrid, Spain and Ciudad de México, Mexico and have midsize team. They provide Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
Services provided
Focus Areas
Launched in 2003, Trendsétera is a midsize Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
Services provided
Focus Areas
Aptive Resources, an Advertising company, was launched in 2008. The agency provides Advertising and Graphic Design, and is midsize.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Focus Areas
Marketing Strategy and PR agency Stensland Strategies focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations. They are based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zürich, Switzerland
Services provided
Focus Areas
Founded in 1951, Farner Consulting AG is a branding firm. The midsize team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
Read more -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSanta Monica, CA
Services provided
Focus Areas
Creative Media Los Angeles is a small Santa Monica, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
Read more -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
Services provided
Focus Areas
Explicitist—MedTech Business Consulting & Project Management is a Business Consulting company. Based in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Financial Consulting.
Read more -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
Services provided
Focus Areas
Collons Communications is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Renton, Washington. Their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
Services provided
Focus Areas
International Sports Management, Inc. Is a midsize Sports Marketing company. They focus on Sports Marketing and Public Relations and were launched in 1997.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baltimore, MD
Services provided
Focus Areas
Contracting Resources Group is a midsize Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Financial Consulting and were launched in 2002.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
Services provided
Focus Areas
Founded in 2013, ONE House is a Market Research company. The midsize team focuses on Market Research and Advertising.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
Services provided
Focus Areas
Located in London, England and New York, New York, Propeller Group is a midsize public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Market Research.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Services provided
Focus Areas
Orient Planet Group is a PR firm. Their team is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on Public Relations and Market Research.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Services provided
Focus Areas
Akkanto is a PR company. Launched in 1995, the team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium and Paris, France.
Read more -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
Services provided
Focus Areas
Chariot Communications is a branding agency launched in 2023. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations and is in Lafayette, Colorado.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
Services provided
Focus Areas
GOPA Com., a public relations firm, was launched in 1997. The team focuses on Public Relations and Market Research.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milton Keynes, England
Services provided
Focus Areas
Indigo Medical, a public relations company, specialize in Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2008.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Agios Dimitrios, Greece
Services provided
Focus Areas
Radical Communications, a midsize branding company, is headquartered in Agios Dimitrios, Greece. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
Read more -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
Services provided
Focus Areas
Established in 2023, Signature Marketing is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
Services provided
Focus Areas
Magnified Public Relations is a PR company. They specialize in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization and are based in Halifax, Canada.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
Focus Areas
Founded in 2000, McCraney Communications is a PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
Services provided
Focus Areas
The Forty Group is a branding company. They are based in Indianapolis, Indiana and have small team. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
Services provided
Focus Areas
Arland Communications is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Public Relations, and the firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Covington, KY
Services provided
Focus Areas
Strategic Advisers is a small Advertising company launched in 2009. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, CT
Services provided
Focus Areas
ASC Advisors LLC is a public relations company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is in Stamford, Connecticut.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
Services provided
Focus Areas
Michael Kleiner Public Relations Consulting and Web Design, a public relations agency, is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They provide Public Relations and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providencia, Chile
Services provided
Focus Areas
PR company Vc Comunicaciones was established in 2007. The team offers Public Relations and Branding and is based in Providencia, Chile.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marseille, France
Services provided
Focus Areas
Launched in 1999, Agence AcomZ communication is an e-commerce development firm. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Public Relations and is located in Marseille, France.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Egham, England
Services provided
Focus Areas
Established in 2015, Building Relations PR is a public relations agency. Located in Egham, England, the team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surbiton, England
Services provided
Focus Areas
Headquartered in Surbiton, England, Good Public Relations Ltd is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
Services provided
Focus Areas
Anton Communications is a public relations agency. They were launched in 2000 and provide Public Relations and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
Services provided
Focus Areas
Mediahint, a PR company, specializes in Public Relations and Advertising. The agency is in Zagreb, Croatia.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
Services provided
Focus Areas
Acuity Design Group, Inc. Is a Commercial Development company. They were established in 2008 and provide Commercial Development and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
Services provided
Focus Areas
PR agency IMAGES-IMAGES!!!! INC. Focuses on Public Relations and Market Research. They were launched in 1982.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bernalillo, NM
Services provided
Focus Areas
Inclusive Market Research Group is a Market Research company. Their small team is headquartered in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Their team focuses on Market Research and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
Services provided
Focus Areas
PR company BAVILON focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing. They are headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annville, PA
Services provided
Focus Areas
RDR PR LLC is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Annville, Pennsylvania and have small team. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
Services provided
Focus Areas
Bees Buzz Public Relations is a PR firm. In Leiston, England, the agency offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
Read more -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
Services provided
Focus Areas
In Jaipur, India, 13 Pies is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodland Park, CO
Services provided
Focus Areas
Perini & Associates is a Woodland Park, Colorado-based Business Consulting company. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
Services provided
Focus Areas
Marketing Strategy company 104 West Partners was launched in 2003. The firm specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
Services provided
Focus Areas
Pro Communications is a PR agency. They are located in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
Services provided
Focus Areas
Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, On Course Strategies LLC is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, WV
Services provided
Focus Areas
Marketing Strategy company Kingery & Company, LLC is based in Charleston, West Virginia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
Services provided
Focus Areas
Flock and Rally is an Event Marketing company. They specialize in Event Marketing and Public Relations and are located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, SC
Services provided
Focus Areas
E. Boineau & Company is an Event Marketing company. The company is located in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Event Marketing and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
Services provided
Focus Areas
Stylee PR and Marketing is an Event Marketing company launched in 2004. The company specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
Services provided
Focus Areas
Media planning and buying agency Dodge Associates, Inc. Was founded in 1997. The firm focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations, and is small.
Read more
Share your project goals, and we’ll connect you with verified partners who fit your budget and timeline.
Get My Matches
Tell us what you need — we’ll match you with top agencies and their real-time quotes in minutes.
Get My QuotesWhy Trust Clutch
At Clutch, we believe trust is the foundation of every business relationship. Our mission is to help buyers make confident, data-backed decisions informed by real client experiences.
Every review on Clutch undergoes a rigorous, human-led verification process to make sure it’s valid. Our team of specialists confirms the identity of each reviewer, ensures the project is legitimate, and only publishes reviews that meet our strict criteria.
Verification doesn’t stop at the point of publication. Our Trust & Safety team routinely audits older reviews against our guidelines. When reviews fall short of our standards, we remove them.
We evaluate service providers using a structured methodology that combines:
- In-depth client interviews and ratings
- Comprehensive project details
- Market presence
- Portfolio examples and industry recognition
This data powers tools like the Leaders Matrix, which helps you compare agencies directly. Our research team curates rankings by weighing verified reviews most heavily, so the most trusted and experienced providers rise to the top.
Using this unique combination of verified client feedback and provider-supplied insights, Clutch distills the most important details into clear, digestible summaries so you have everything you need to make confident, informed decisions quickly.
We take fraud seriously. Providers who violate our guidelines may face lower rankings, restricted visibility, or removal from the platform altogether.
Clutch’s commitment to transparency is ongoing. We’re constantly refining our systems to protect the integrity of reviews and support you in finding the right agency.
List of the Top 15 Public Affairs Consultants
-
$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
Ability to deliver
35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations50% Public affairs85% Other -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ability to deliver
32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Public Relations25% Public affairs30% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
Ability to deliver
32.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Public Relations50% Public affairs60% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
32.6/40.020/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations20% Public affairs -
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
Ability to deliver
33.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations10% Public affairs40% Other -
$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
Ability to deliver
30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations50% Public affairs -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
Ability to deliver
33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Public Relations11% Public affairs20% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ability to deliver
33.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations10% Public affairs -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
Ability to deliver
32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Public Relations18% Public affairs45% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
Ability to deliver
32.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Public Relations20% Public affairs65% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
Ability to deliver
31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations20% Public affairs40% Other -
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
Ability to deliver
32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations10% Public affairs -
$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ability to deliver
27.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations50% Public affairs -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
Ability to deliver
29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations33% Public affairs -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
Ability to deliver
33/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations34% Public affairs85% Other -
$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
Ability to deliver
30.1/40.019/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations25% Public affairs -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
30.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Public Relations20% Public affairs -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Public Relations34% Public affairs60% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Upper Mount Gravatt, Australia
Ability to deliver
27.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Public Relations50% Public affairs10% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
Ability to deliver
33.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Public Relations16% Public affairs70% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
Ability to deliver
31.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations19% Public affairs40% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
Ability to deliver
32.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations10% Public affairs50% Other -
$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ability to deliver
30.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations20% Public affairs50% Other -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
Ability to deliver
31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Public Relations10% Public affairs45% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
Ability to deliver
31.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations35% Public affairs85% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
Ability to deliver
28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations25% Public affairs40% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
Ability to deliver
30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Public Relations10% Public affairs40% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
Ability to deliver
29.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations10% Public affairs50% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
Ability to deliver
29.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Public Relations12% Public affairs25% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations22% Public affairs50% Other
Latest Public Affairs PR Articles
See all articles
Only 15% Would Click an AI Assistant Ad. Here's Why You Should Use Brand Lift Measurement Instead
New Clutch data shows that only 15% of AI assistant users would click a relevant in-platform ad. Learn how brand lift measurement captures the impact of...
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.