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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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10% Public Relations20% Web Design15% Digital Strategy +515% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding10% Event Marketing10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Online reputation managementSaeshe is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy and is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington Heights, IL
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10% Public Relations20% Video Production15% Content Marketing +415% Graphic Design15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Crisis communicationsVideo production company Vicarious Multimedia is in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Public Relations10% Blockchain10% Branding +810% Digital Strategy10% Event Marketing10% Logo10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Blockchain Marketing5% Content MarketingFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Corporate communicationsMad Connects is a branding agency. The small Dallas, Texas-based team focuses on Branding and Public Relations. The agency was launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoulder, CO
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20% Public Relations30% Marketing Strategy20% Business Consulting +310% Graphic Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
40% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Online reputation managementMarketing Strategy company NCG Strategic Marketing focuses on Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting. They were launched in 2009.
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10% Public Relations50% Corporate Photography10% Advertising +310% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementBased in Grafton, Wisconsin, Andrew Feller Photography is a small Corporate Photography company. Their services include Corporate Photography and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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10% Public Relations10% Application Testing10% Branding +710% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Product Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementStern Advertising, a branding firm, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDallas, TX
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10% Public Relations15% Corporate Training & Coaching15% Video Production +610% Business Consulting10% Direct Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Event Management10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsIn Dallas, Texas, Griffin Strategies, Inc. Is a video production company. They provide Video Production and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOttawa, Canada
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10% Public Relations20% Accounting10% Audio Production +610% Commercial Financing10% Content Writing Services10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Event Marketing10% Financial Consulting10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsIn Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa Consultants is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Sports Marketing +510% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementPublicis Sport & Entertainment is a midsize branding firm. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Branding and Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDeidesheim, Germany
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10% Public Relations60% Video Production20% Corporate Photography +110% AdvertisingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementDebiase.de is a video production company. They are in Deidesheim, Germany. Their team provides Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Millers Point, Australia
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10% Public Relations30% Sports Marketing20% Event Management +320% Event Marketing10% Branding10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Investor relations20% Corporate communications +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsMKTG Australia is a Sports Marketing company headquartered in Millers Point, Australia. They offer Sports Marketing and Event Marketing and were launched in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerScottsdale, AZ
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Corporate Training & Coaching +420% Marketing Strategy10% Branding10% Financial Consulting10% HR ConsultingFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsAlign Consulting is a small Marketing Strategy company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWilmington, DE
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Commercial Financing +220% Content Writing Services20% Corporate Training & CoachingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Crisis communications30% Online reputation managementSam Waltz & Associates Strategic Counsel is a PR firm established in 1993. The firm offers Public Relations and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew Canaan, CT
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25% Public Relations35% Social Media Marketing30% Content Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementTechnologyPR.com is a social media marketing company. They are in New Canaan, Connecticut and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWestport, CT
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25% Public Relations35% Marketing Strategy30% Social Media Marketing +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementMeryl Moss Media Relations, Inc. Is a small Marketing Strategy company based in Westport, Connecticut. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +710% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementBased in Boca Raton, Florida and West Palm Beach, Florida, MDG Advertising is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +710% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Packaging Design10% Print Design10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementCryder Marketing + Advertising is an Advertising company established in 2010. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Burlingame, CA
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Video Production +510% Content Marketing10% Logo10% Packaging Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementRedcube Production Inc. Is a Burlingame, California-based branding firm. They focus on Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Email Marketing +420% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsSynergy Marketing Group, Inc. Is a branding company. They are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rexburg, ID
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10% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Web Design +510% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2011, The Dealio Marketing is a graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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10% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying20% Advertising +410% Branding10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementTraveling Storytellers is a media planning and buying company founded in 2012. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providence, RI
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Event Marketing +320% Graphic Design20% Media Planning & Buying10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementFounded in 2011, PSE Agency is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Event Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providence, RI
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +420% Media Planning & Buying10% Corporate Photography10% Event Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementAtom Media Group is a small branding firm headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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10% Public Relations20% Branding10% Content Marketing +610% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 1996, EM-Media is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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10% Public Relations40% Branding20% Direct Marketing +220% Media Planning & Buying10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs50% Online reputation management25% Corporate communicationsMedia Pozitiv is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gothenburg, Sweden
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +420% UX/UI Design10% Content Marketing10% Interior Design10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementAdvertising company We are More was founded in 2013. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, the team specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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15% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Business Consulting +225% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementFounded in 1993, Media Contacts Ltd, a small Advertising company, is based in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anchorage, AK
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15% Public Relations50% Business Consulting25% Branding +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementJW Industries Group is a Business Consulting company established in 2011. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lausanne, Switzerland
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10% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +420% Web Design10% Branding10% Business Consulting10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSmall Digital Strategy company ftc communication SA, is in Lausanne, Switzerland and Cologny, Switzerland. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Custom Software Development +320% Direct Marketing20% Market Research10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2002, Treeline Incorporated is a small Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +320% Event Marketing20% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2018, Curator24 is a branding agency. The firm provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +320% Event Marketing20% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSymbol Media Group is a branding company. Founded in 2012, the company is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mont-Royal, Canada
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10% Public Relations20% Talent Representation10% Business Consulting +610% Content Marketing10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Sports Marketing10% Video MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +220% Investor relations10% Crisis communicationsFounded in 2015, Quartexx Management is a Talent Representation company. The company provides Talent Representation and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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10% Public Relations10% Branding10% Event Marketing +910% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production5% Content Marketing5% Marketing Strategy5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSyntax Strategic is a small branding company founded in 2010. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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15% Public Relations15% Branding10% Content Marketing +610% Email Marketing10% Event Management10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2013, SMC Communications is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations and is located in Vancouver, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Canada
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20% Public Relations20% Branding20% Print Design +320% Social Media Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Crisis communications40% Investor relationsAnchored Ideas Ltd. Is a branding company. The Sydney, Canada-based firm was established in 2017. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leawood, KS
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15% Public Relations15% Email Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +415% Pay Per Click15% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Development10% BrandingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementHippo is a small Email Marketing company located in Leawood, Kansas. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Marketing Strategy +320% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design10% BrandingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsAnthem Branding Co. Is an Advertising company. The firm is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Event Marketing +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementÉnfasis Corporativo is a branding firm headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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15% Public Relations15% Content Marketing15% Digital Strategy +415% Social Media Marketing15% Translation15% Web Design10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementNewsMedia is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2006, the team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The company is in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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10% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +420% Social Media Marketing10% Branding10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% Public affairs70% Online reputation managementAgentur Com4 is a Leipzig, Germany-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milano, Italy
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Social Media Marketing +225% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2013, SoBe Sport is a branding company. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
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10% Public Relations50% Business Consulting20% Corporate Training & Coaching +310% Social Media Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsIn Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, GBKGroup is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Malibu, CA
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15% Public Relations25% Accounting25% Marketing Strategy +315% Financial Consulting10% Business Consulting10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementMiglex LLC is a small Malibu, California-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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15% Public Relations25% Branding25% Event Marketing +225% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2016, Trill Multicultural, LLC is a branding firm. The company specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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15% Public Relations25% Content Marketing25% Search Engine Optimization +225% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementBrainy Bees, a small social media marketing firm, is in Krakow, Poland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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10% Public Relations10% Affiliate Marketing10% Branding +710% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% SMS Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Online reputation management30% Corporate communicationsSTAK Marketing is a branding agency. The small Salt Lake City, Utah-based team provides Branding and Public Relations. The agency was established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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10% Public Relations50% Event Management20% Event Marketing +310% Content Writing Services5% Audio Production5% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementEvent Management company EXPERT EVENTS, LLC was launched in 1992. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team focuses on Event Management and Event Marketing.
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10% Public Relations20% Branding20% Business Consulting +420% Sports Marketing10% Business Valuation Services10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Market ResearchFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +120% Crisis communicationsSPORTSBRANDEDMEDIA INC. Is a branding firm. The team is based in New York, New York, and their services include Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kissimmee, FL
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10% Public Relations20% Sports Marketing10% Advertising +610% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsKing Sports and Entertainment is a small Kissimmee, Florida-based Sports Marketing company. Their services include Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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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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