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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +220% Fractional CMO Services20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsGina Gretchko LLC is a branding company in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChicago, IL
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10% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services +710% Digital Strategy10% Event Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Product Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
15% Public affairs30% Online reputation management15% Corporate communications +315% Crisis communications15% Investor relations10% Other PRLiberated Works Media, LLC is a public relations company. Established in 2024, the company is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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20% Public Relations20% Event Management20% Event Marketing +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementKENNEDY is a PR firm. Founded in 2023, their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerStockholm, Sweden
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20% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Email Marketing +220% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per ClickFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementBoosty AB is a public relations agency. Their small team is based in Stockholm, Sweden and provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The agency was launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMadrid, Spain
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +220% Pay Per Click20% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementPR company Blaze Comunicación was launched in 2008. The team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLong Buckby, England
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +220% Content Marketing20% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementAdvertising company Bleat PR was founded in 2015. Based in Long Buckby, England, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hammond, LA
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15% Public Relations25% Graphic Design25% Print Design +225% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Corporate communicationsGraphic design company Gagliano Group focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design. They were launched in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, MA
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15% Public Relations15% Business Consulting15% Event Marketing +515% Social Media Marketing10% Branding10% Event Management10% Market Research10% Mobile & App MarketingFocus Areas
33% Public affairs28% Corporate communications28% Crisis communications +111% Online reputation managementMichel Public Relations, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2018. Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lake Forest, CA
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25% Public Relations35% Digital Strategy30% Media Planning & Buying +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
16% Public affairs28% Corporate communications28% Crisis communications +128% Online reputation managementDMI Direct is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2001, and their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Genève, Switzerland
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30% Public Relations40% Digital Strategy10% Business Consulting +210% Event Management10% Other MarketingFocus Areas
11% Public affairs38% Investor relations25% Crisis communications +213% Corporate communications13% Online reputation managementVoxia communication, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2001. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Broadcast Video +710% Email Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
24% Public affairs50% Crisis communications13% Corporate communications +113% Investor relationsHighnoon is a midsize Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Public Relations and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Traverse City, MI
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10% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Graphic Design +320% Marketing Strategy20% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
37% Public affairs38% Corporate communications25% Online reputation managementLaunched in 1999, Idea Stream is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Graphic Design and is located in Traverse City, Michigan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San José, Costa Rica
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +1010% Digital Strategy10% Search Engine Optimization10% Video Production10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Media Planning & Buying5% Product Design5% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
37% Public affairs63% Crisis communicationsREASON is a small Advertising company in San José, Costa Rica. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Cybersecurity +710% Digital Strategy10% Financial Advising & Planning10% Graphic Design10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
37% Public affairs38% Corporate communications25% Crisis communicationsEdelman Canada is a small Toronto, Canada-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRochester, NY
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Direct Marketing +910% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Media Planning & Buying10% Video Production10% Web Design5% Content Writing Services5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media Marketing5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
57% Public affairs43% Crisis communicationsCook Communications, LLC, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Direct Marketing. They were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Valparaiso, IN
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15% Public Relations15% Advertising15% Branding +415% Marketing Strategy15% Media Planning & Buying15% Web Development10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementAC Incorporated is an Advertising company. In Valparaiso, Indiana, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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15% Public Relations15% Logo15% Marketing Strategy +415% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementKlipsch Marketing & Advisors, a Logo company, was launched in 2013. The agency specializes in Logo and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bloomington, IN
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10% Public Relations30% Logo20% Graphic Design +320% Web Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Investor relationsBCS Advertising is a Logo company. In Bloomington, Indiana, the team focuses on Logo and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Olathe, KS
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15% Public Relations15% Email Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +415% Pay Per Click15% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Development10% Conversion OptimizationFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementConverg Media is an Email Marketing company. They provide Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2003. The agency is in Olathe, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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15% Public Relations15% Advertising15% Branding +415% Digital Strategy15% Event Marketing15% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementGricorp Comunicación is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Content Marketing +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2011, Intégrée Comunicación, a small branding company, is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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15% Public Relations15% Advertising15% Branding +415% Event Marketing15% Marketing Strategy15% Video Production10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsCBActions is a small Ciudad de México, Mexico-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gothenburg, Sweden
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +410% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Packaging Design10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +110% Online reputation managementIn Gothenburg, Sweden, Valentin Experience is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quito, Ecuador
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10% Public Relations70% Branding10% Advertising +110% Direct MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsO2 design Mkt is a small branding firm based in Quito, Ecuador. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Washington, MD
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20% Public Relations60% Market Research20% Corporate Training & CoachingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementThe Hannon Group, a Market Research company, is located in Fort Washington, Maryland. The team focuses on Market Research and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Content Marketing +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementGood One PR is a branding company. Founded in 2009, their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Content Marketing +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementAliganza Agency is a branding agency. Based in Warszawa, Poland, the agency was founded in 2000. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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15% Public Relations15% Direct Marketing15% Graphic Design +415% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SIFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementJE Consulting is a small Direct Marketing company. They focus on Direct Marketing and Public Relations and were founded in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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10% Public Relations10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy +810% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsCipher Co., Ltd., a public relations agency, was launched in 2013. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Sports Marketing +510% Advertising10% Blockchain10% Blockchain Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsEstablished in 2022, Horizon Sports & Experiences is a small branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Content Marketing +320% Sports Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Talent RepresentationFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementTHM Sport is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations and were founded in 2015. The company is based in Surry Hills, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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10% Public Relations20% Sports Marketing10% Accounting +710% Business Consulting10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Financial Advising & Planning10% Media Planning & Buying10% Social Media Marketing5% Marketing Strategy5% Media & Entertainment LawFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsSportstars, Inc., a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 1988. They offers Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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10% Public Relations20% Sports Marketing15% Business Consulting +515% Staffing10% Branding10% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsSmall Sports Marketing company Alliance Sport Marketing , is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Sports Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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10% Public Relations20% Sports Marketing10% Advertising +810% Branding10% Business Consulting10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Social Media Marketing5% Accounting5% Funding & Investment5% Logo5% Video MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsNewport Sports Management Inc., a Sports Marketing company, is located in Mississauga, Canada. The team offers Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coffs Harbour, Australia
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10% Public Relations40% Sports Marketing20% Event Management +310% Content Writing Services10% Digital Strategy10% Event MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsSports Marketing Australia is a Sports Marketing company. They provide Sports Marketing and Event Management and are in Coffs Harbour, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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10% Public Relations20% Talent Representation10% Branding +610% Business Consulting10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Marketing Strategy10% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsKatapult Sports is a Talent Representation company. Founded in 2012, their team focuses on Talent Representation and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Talent Representation +510% Branding10% Event Management10% Financial Advising & Planning10% Social Media Marketing10% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsImport Sports Ltd., a small Business Consulting company, is located in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Business Consulting and Talent Representation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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10% Public Relations20% Pay Per Click20% Search Engine Optimization +415% Content Marketing15% Social Media Marketing10% Branding10% Event MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementLightspeed PR/M is a small SEO services firm. Launched in 2013, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Content Marketing +1010% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Social Media Marketing5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementGOA-TECH is a branding firm located in Miami, Florida. Established in 2011, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Land O' Lakes, FL
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10% Public Relations20% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising +610% Corporate Photography10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementSEO company Kill Your Competition was launched in 2015. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palm Desert, CA
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Business Consulting +710% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Online reputation management30% Corporate communicationsCord Media Company, a branding company, is located in Palm Desert, California. They provide Branding and Public Relations and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Direct Marketing +220% Graphic Design20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2007, Full Circle PR is a branding agency. The agency offers Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Corporate Law +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsPublic relations agency Harpa Legal Marketing is based in London, England. They specialize in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Sales Outsourcing +320% Web Development10% Email Marketing10% Fractional CMO ServicesFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementMethod Q is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Event Management +220% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Online reputation management20% Other PRThe PR Professionals is an Advertising company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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20% Public Relations20% Blockchain20% Event Management +320% Social Media Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2018, Quantum Endorphine Digital is a PR company. Headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harvard, MA
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20% Public Relations20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Event Management +220% Event Marketing20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Corporate communications20% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsRocket Social Impact is a public relations firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Marketing and are located in Harvard, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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10% Public Relations35% Branding25% Web Design +220% Print Design10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
36% Public affairs64% Crisis communicationsEstablished in 2008, Capture Marketing Group is a small Des Moines, Iowa-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Niceville, FL
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15% Public Relations20% Branding15% Event Marketing +510% Advertising10% Content Writing Services10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
31% Public affairs38% Crisis communications31% Online reputation managementABC Group, LLC, a branding agency, was founded in 2006. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations and is in Niceville, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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15% Public Relations25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing +225% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsEstablished in 2009, Bianca Ionel Digital Marketing Iasi, Romania is a small SEO agency. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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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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