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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementRed Kite SEO is a Content Marketing company. They were founded in 2016, and their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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30% Public Relations30% Advertising20% Branding +120% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +120% Investor relationsMullenLowe Mexico is an Advertising company. They are in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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30% Public Relations30% Digital Strategy20% Content Marketing +120% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relations +120% Online reputation managementMOOI PR is an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oakley, England
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25% Public Relations25% Branding25% Digital Strategy +125% Market ResearchFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Corporate communications25% Online reputation managementShrewd PR is a branding firm. Headquartered in Oakley, England, the company was established in 2004. Their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hitchin, England
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25% Public Relations25% Marketing Strategy25% Media Planning & Buying +125% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementDead Good Media is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and is based in Hitchin, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sherington, England
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25% Public Relations25% Market Research25% Marketing Strategy +125% Other MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementLMC is a Marketing Strategy company. Headquartered in Sherington, England, the company was founded in 2001. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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30% Public Relations40% Search Engine Optimization30% BrandingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementFEINSCHREIBER is a SEO company. The small Bremen, Germany-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding. The agency was established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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20% Public Relations20% Cybersecurity20% IT Managed Services +220% IT Staff Augmentation20% Logistics & Supply Chain ConsultingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsBased in Alexandria, Virginia, Quality Support, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynwood, IL
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30% Public Relations40% Recruiting30% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications40% Crisis communicationsPoint of Success Workforce Solutions LLC, a Recruiting company, is based in Lynwood, Illinois. They offer Recruiting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prospect, KY
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20% Public Relations20% Web Design10% Branding +510% Business Consulting10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Cybersecurity10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementLocated in Prospect, Kentucky, Aspectx is a small PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Web Design.
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25% Public Relations25% Branding25% Social Media Marketing +125% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communicationsDavis Multimedia Consulting, a small branding firm, is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Public Relations30% Sports Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +310% Advertising10% Branding10% Content MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementAthletes First Partners is a small New York, New York-based Sports Marketing company. Their services include Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kowloon, Hong Kong
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Event Marketing +220% Media Planning & Buying20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Online reputation managementNew Point Marketing Limited is a PR agency. Their small team is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Central, Hong Kong
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Management +220% Event Marketing20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Crisis communicationsCPR Communications & PR Limited is a small branding company based in Central, Hong Kong. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Event Marketing +220% Graphic Design20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Crisis communications30% Corporate communicationsEstablished in 2014, Colar Marketing Solution Limited is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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20% Public Relations30% Event Management30% Event Marketing +120% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsEstablished in 2012, I-DNAsia Communications & Production Co. Is a small Sheung Wan, Hong Kong-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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20% Public Relations20% Audio Production20% Event Management +220% Event Marketing20% Lighting DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Crisis communications30% Corporate communicationsOn Stage Events & Communications Ltd. Is a small Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong-based public relations firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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10% Public Relations50% Event Management20% Event Marketing +210% Advertising10% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementMela Events is an Event Management company. Their small team is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their services include Event Management and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, CA
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Event Management +220% Event Marketing20% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsPR company Sports Marketing USA focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing. They are headquartered in Newark, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Corporate Training & Coaching +420% Talent Representation10% Digital Strategy10% Recruiting10% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementBusiness Consulting company FMS PRO was founded in 2022. The team provides Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Email Marketing +320% Event Management10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
30% Public affairs70% Crisis communicationsBased in Las Vegas, Nevada, Classy Communications is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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20% Public Relations60% Fractional CMO Services20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs70% Crisis communicationsLaunched in 2024, ADVERTUNITY is a small Fractional CMO Services company. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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10% Public Relations20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Event Marketing +320% Market Research20% Pay Per Click10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementIAB Ireland is a small Dublin, Ireland-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, CT
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Content Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Online reputation management30% Corporate communicationsMercury Marketing Communications, an Advertising company, is located in Stamford, Connecticut. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Littleton, CO
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20% Public Relations20% E-Commerce Development20% Marketing Strategy +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementEstablished in 1998, Dominion PR & Marketing is a small PR agency headquartered in Littleton, Colorado. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tomah, WI
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25% Public Relations50% Content Writing Services25% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementIn Tomah, Wisconsin, Write Like That, Inc. Is a small Content Writing Services company. Their services include Content Writing Services and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Iraklio, Greece
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Digital Strategy20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementAdvertising company BBDO Greece is based in Iraklio, Greece. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were launched in 1891.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Event Management +220% Event Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementBlackbird/berlin is a branding agency. Launched in 2012, their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Business Consulting +220% Digital Strategy20% Sales OutsourcingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementAspire Communications is a small Pune, India-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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20% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +410% Advertising10% Branding10% Corporate Photography10% Video MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Online reputation management20% Corporate communicationsPR firm Brandholic offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They are in New Delhi, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roma, Italy
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Market Research +220% Media Planning & Buying20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Online reputation management30% Corporate communicationsHeadquartered in Roma, Italy, Green Factor is a PR company. They offer Public Relations and Market Research and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Headcorn, England
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Online reputation management30% Corporate communicationsFounded in 2012, Literally PR is a branding company. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9
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40% Public Relations40% Marketing Strategy20% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
10% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementNabeela PR is a New York City, New York-based PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pretoria, South Africa
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Content Writing Services20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Online reputation managementBranding company Rubicomm was established in 2000. The agency offers Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Marketing Strategy +315% Business Consulting10% Event Management10% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementLinden Marketing is a branding agency. In Fort Collins, Colorado, the team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Event Marketing +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Investor relations33% Online reputation management305 Communications and Events is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Event Marketing and were founded in 2006. The company is located in San Antonio, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewisville, NC
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Social Media Marketing +225% Web Development10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementDs2creative is a branding company. Located in Lewisville, North Carolina, their small team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cardiff , Wales
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15% Public Relations40% Content Marketing25% Social Media Marketing +120% AdvertisingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Crisis communications33% Online reputation managementContent Marketing company Miss Squiggles was launched in 2015. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monterey, CA
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Event Marketing +225% Market Research10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Crisis communications33% Investor relationsArmanasco Public Relations, Inc is a branding company. Launched in 1985, the firm specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Şişli, Türkiye
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15% Public Relations25% Event Marketing25% Marketing Strategy +225% Media Planning & Buying10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsY Kare PR & İletişim Danışmanlığı is a Şişli, Türkiye-based Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Haslemere, England
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15% Public Relations25% Other Marketing25% Social Media Marketing +225% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementSurrey Creative Ltd is an Other Marketing company. Launched in 2008, the team specializes in Other Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Singapore
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Digital Strategy +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementBased in Singapore, Watatawa is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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15% Public Relations20% Content Writing Services20% Social Media Marketing +320% Video Production15% Branding10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsMGA Media Group is a small social media marketing agency established in 2014. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Business Consulting +320% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
32% Public affairs17% Corporate communications17% Crisis communications +217% Investor relations17% Online reputation managementMultivariable Solutions is a branding firm located in Carlsbad, California. Their services include Branding and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Leeds, England
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Content Marketing +710% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Online reputation management25% Other PRBrass is a branding agency. Their midsize team is in Leeds, England and. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoulder, CO
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20% Public Relations60% Marketing Strategy20% Content MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Online reputation managementFounded in 2016, Tonic Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLittleton, CO
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Logo +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementPango Marketing, a small branding firm, is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado. The team specializes in Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bogotá, Colombia
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Sales Outsourcing +510% Advertising10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementTXT Agencia Transmedia is a branding agency. They are located in Bogotá, Colombia, and their services include Branding and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
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10% Public Relations40% Advertising20% Branding +220% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementAdvertising company Ogilvy was established in 1948. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Spokane, WA
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Corporate Training & Coaching +320% Event Marketing20% Market Research10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementKauffman & Associates is a Market Research company. They are in Spokane, Washington. Their team focuses on Market Research and Event Marketing.
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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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33/40.016.8/20 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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33.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 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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$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+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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29.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 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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$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 firms help organizations influence public policy and manage relationships with government bodies, regulators, community groups, and the media. Their core services typically include:
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- 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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