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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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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30% Public Relations30% Social Media Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +210% Event Marketing10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Other PR15% Corporate communications +315% Crisis communications15% Investor relations15% Online reputation managementStrauss Marketing is a public relations firm. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, their small team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2000.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
52% Public affairs32% Crisis communications16% Corporate communicationsThe Mach 1 Group is a public relations company. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Westminster, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
40% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Crisis communicationsPublic relations agency WA Communications was founded in 1991. The small team offers Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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40% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Direct Marketing +410% Event Management10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Other MarketingFocus Areas
78% Public affairs11% Corporate communications11% Crisis communicationsBrevia Consulting is a small London, England-based public relations firm. The team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Shenzhen Shi, China
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25% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Marketing Strategy +125% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementSootoo Network is an Advertising company. In Shenzhen Shi, China, the firm offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249City of London, England
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10% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy15% CRM Consulting and SI +415% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Corporate communicationsEstablished in 2012, Huble Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. The midsize team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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50% Public Relations50% BrandingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsFounded in 2020, Gldn PR is a branding firm and public relations company. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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51% Public Relations13% Social Media Marketing12% Graphic Design +212% Logo12% Web DesignFocus Areas
100% Public affairsDope Publicity is a PR agency. Their small team is located in New York, New York. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising10% Event Management +610% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
26% Public affairs47% Online reputation management13% Investor relations +27% Corporate communications7% Crisis communicationsMarketing House New York is an Advertising company established in 2015. The company provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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50% Public Relations30% Branding10% Event Management +110% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
11% Public affairs56% Crisis communications33% Online reputation managementWikibusines is a PR company. They are based in Kyiv, Ukraine and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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90% Public Relations10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsTandem Public Relations is a public relations company. The small Louisville, Kentucky-based team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The company was established in 2005.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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75% Public Relations15% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementArcis communications is a public relations agency. The Petaling Jaya, Malaysia-based team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tallahassee, FL
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
35% Public affairs35% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsSachs Media is a PR firm. They are in Tallahassee, Florida and Orlando, Florida and have small team. They offer Public Relations.
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
30% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Online reputation management +210% Corporate communications10% Investor relationsPR firm GALA PR was launched in 2022. The small team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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65% Public Relations25% Market Research10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
54% Public affairs46% Online reputation managementHer Voice Hub is a PR firm. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Public Relations and Market Research. The company is in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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25% Public Relations25% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +85% Affiliate Marketing5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI5% Branding5% Computer Engineering5% Custom Software Development5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other IT Consulting and SI5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +320% Online reputation management10% Investor relations10% Other PRSee all 1 projectsKabir Inc. is an Australia multinational technology conglomerate holding company Headquarters in 5010 Curtin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Kabir Inc is the world’slargest technology
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementHeadquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BLASTmedia is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and Event Management and were founded in 2005.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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45% Public Relations20% Business Consulting15% Marketing Strategy +210% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
67% Public affairs20% Corporate communications13% Online reputation managementREYA Communications is a public relations agency. Located in Doral, Florida, the firm was launched in 2019. Their team provides Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Investor relationsFounded in 2021, Movchan Agency, a small public relations agency, is located in London, England. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Kyiv, Ukraine
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10% Public Relations50% Business Consulting20% Event Marketing +210% Event Management10% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsCFC Big Ideas is a Business Consulting company in Kyiv, Ukraine and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They specialize in Business Consulting and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Revere, MA
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75% Public Relations15% Marketing Strategy10% Content MarketingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs40% Crisis communications15% Corporate communications +210% Online reputation management10% Other PRPR Bunker is a public relations agency. Established in 2024, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The firm is based in Revere, Massachusetts.
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsBeltway Advisors is a small public relations company. They offer Public Relations and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9North Ryde, Australia
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Crisis communicationsThe Sally Branson Consulting Group is a public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and is headquartered in Gold Coast , Australia and North Ryde, Australia.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
40% Public affairs40% Crisis communications20% Other PREstablished in 2024, The PR Hook is a small Miami, Florida-based public relations agency. Their team offers Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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50% Public Relations15% Event Marketing15% Graphic Design +210% Event Management10% Print DesignFocus Areas
29% Public affairs29% Corporate communications14% Crisis communications +214% Investor relations14% Online reputation managementPR firm Brandspark PR provides Public Relations and Event Marketing. They are in Nairobi, Kenya.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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40% Public Relations50% Business Consulting10% Event MarketingFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPublic Affairs Solution is a Business Consulting company. The small București, Romania-based team offers Business Consulting and Public Relations. The company was founded in 2007.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Boise, ID
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30% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Digital Strategy +320% Marketing Strategy5% Branding5% Market ResearchFocus Areas
35% Public affairs40% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +15% Investor relationsPR company Portman Square Group Communications is based in Boise, Idaho and New York, New York. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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30% Public Relations30% Social Media Marketing15% Content Marketing +215% Event Management10% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
75% Public affairs25% Crisis communicationsNylon Consulting is a public relations agency. Their small team of employees is based in. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Garching bei München, Germany
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70% Public Relations20% Direct Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsGlobalCom PR Network is a Garching bei München, Germany-based public relations agency. Founded in 2004, the team offers Public Relations and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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65% Public Relations15% Social Media Marketing10% Corporate Photography +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
50% Public affairs50% Online reputation managementLaunched in 2015, Outshine Public Relations, a small public relations firm, is in Newport Beach, California. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
33% Public affairs33% Corporate communications17% Crisis communications +117% Investor relationsLaunched in 2001, Ballantines PR is a small West Hollywood, California-based PR agency. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Albert Park, Australia
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70% Public Relations10% Event Management10% Event Marketing +25% Branding5% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
43% Public affairs25% Corporate communications19% Crisis communications +113% Online reputation managementProgressive PR & Communications is a public relations agency. Based in Albert Park, Australia, their team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tustin, CA
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10% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design +710% Logo10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
58% Public affairs18% Online reputation management12% Corporate communications +112% Crisis communicationsEcho Marketing is a small Tustin, California-based UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakland, CA
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65% Public Relations25% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsONE PR Studio is a public relations firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Oakland, California. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Investor relations33% Online reputation managementKMR Communications, a public relations company, is located in Miami Beach, Florida and New York, New York. They offer Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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35% Public Relations15% Graphic Design15% Search Engine Optimization +410% Market Research10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Content MarketingFocus Areas
60% Public affairs10% Corporate communications10% Crisis communications +210% Investor relations10% Online reputation managementIn Mumbai, India, Scenic Communication is a small PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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10% Public Relations50% Advertising20% Branding +210% Event Marketing10% Market ResearchFocus Areas
14% Public affairs29% Corporate communications29% Crisis communications +214% Investor relations14% Online reputation managementAdvertising Agency in Bangladesh is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh, the agency was founded in 2005. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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10% Public Relations15% Graphic Design10% Advertising +1810% Branding5% Logo4% Other Digital Marketing4% Print Design3% Affiliate Marketing3% Content Marketing3% Digital Strategy3% Email Marketing3% Market Research3% Marketing Strategy3% Mobile & App Marketing3% Packaging Design3% Pay Per Click3% Product Design3% Search Engine Optimization3% Social Media Marketing3% UX/UI Design3% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementIngenious Hub, a graphic design company, is based in Jaipur, India. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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70% Public Relations20% Content Marketing10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
10% Public affairs60% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +110% Investor relationsMontieth & Company is a New York, New York-based PR company. Founded in 2007, the team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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50% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +210% Branding10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
43% Public affairs57% Corporate communicationsSmall public relations firm Keybridge Communications, is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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70% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsComCo Southeast Asia, a public relations company, is headquartered in Makati, Philippines. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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100% Public RelationsFocus Areas
25% Public affairs20% Investor relations15% Corporate communications +315% Crisis communications15% Online reputation management10% Other PRSee all 1 projectsRovo Press offers Public Relations services, specializing in Media Relations and Corporate Communications. Clients praise their ability to secure placements in major news outlets like NBC and USA Today, highlighting their affordability and high-quality results. Feedback consistently underscores their efficiency, professionalism, and impressive service quality comparable to higher-priced PR agencies.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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20% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization +1510% Social Media Marketing5% AI Consulting5% Account-Based Marketing5% Advertising5% Branding5% Demand Generation Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Marketing Strategy1% Affiliate Marketing1% Other Digital Marketing1% Other Marketing1% Pay Per Click1% Unified Communications Consulting & SIFocus Areas
20% Public affairs30% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +215% Crisis communications10% Other PRSee all 1 projectsSparkpr is a Public Relations firm specializing in Media Relations and Corporate Communications. The feedback from their reviews indicates significant dissatisfaction, with 100% noting poor media connections and underperformance, leading to canceled projects. While some appreciated their press releases, the general consensus is that they overpromise and underdeliver, affecting brand reputation negatively.
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Spark PR has received mixed feedback primarily from the Consumer Products industry, where they aimed to enhance product awareness for mobile accessories. Clients noted their lack of media connections and underperformance in securing coverage, leading to project cancellations. While they demonstrated strengths in communication and providing constructive feedback, the overall sentiment is one of disappointment regarding effectiveness and transparency. Prospective clients in Consumer Products should approach with caution, ensuring clarity on deliverables and connections.
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Client feedback indicates that Spark PR's services do not provide adequate value for the $35,000 investment. A RapidX executive noted that the company lacked genuine media connections, resulting in ineffective outreach and minimal coverage for product launches. Despite some positive aspects, such as well-written press releases, the overall sentiment is one of disappointment, with the client advising potential customers to seek detailed agreements on deliverables to avoid similar experiences.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
18% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communications +112% Online reputation managementSee all 1 projectsTRIVIUM PUBLIC RELATIONS offers services such as advertising strategy, creative asset development, media placement, digital marketing campaigns, and performance analysis. Reviews highlight their strategic acumen, creative prowess, and data-driven approach, which effectively increased brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales metrics. Clients appreciate their tailored campaigns and commitment to innovation and collaboration.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paço de Arcos, Portugal
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50% Public Relations15% Digital Strategy15% Social Media Marketing +210% Content Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
14% Public affairs60% Corporate communications13% Crisis communications +113% Online reputation managementLaunched in 1995, lift evercom is a PR agency. The company focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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20% Public Relations20% Accounting20% Application Management & Support +220% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
100% Public affairsPublic relations agency ASBS & Co. Was launched in 2013. The company offers Public Relations and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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55% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Event Management +35% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% Public affairs80% Crisis communicationsSnackbox, a public relations firm, is based in Austin, Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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55% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +310% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementForster Communications is a PR agency. They were founded in 1996, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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60% Public Relations20% Digital Strategy20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communications720 Strategies is a PR firm. The firm is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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40% Public Relations30% Branding15% Content Marketing +115% Event MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Online reputation management20% Corporate communications +210% Crisis communications10% Investor relationsLKI Consulting is a PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Branding and are based in London, England.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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33/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 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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$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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29.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Public Relations12% Public affairs25% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Public Relations22% Public affairs50% Other
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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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