Top Public Affairs Firms in the United States
Public affairs firms help organizations shape policy outcomes, protect reputations, and mobilize stakeholders across complex U.S. federal, state, and local landscapes. On Clutch, you’ll find top-rated agencies with experience spanning Washington, DC’s K Street corridors, statehouses in Sacramento and Austin, and sector hubs from New York finance to Houston energy and Silicon Valley tech.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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25% Public Relations50% Market Research25% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementSIR is a Richmond, Virginia-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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30% Public Relations10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +510% Market Research10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Public affairs50% Crisis communications30% Online reputation managementKoch Communications is a PR firm. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based company was founded in 2005. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Corporate Training & Coaching +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementEDF Communications is a Content Marketing company launched in 2001. The company focuses on Content Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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20% Public Relations40% Sports Marketing20% Branding +120% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation management +110% Crisis communicationsSports Marketing company Aggregate Sports was founded in 2020. The team offers Sports Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Marketing Strategy +420% Sports Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Funding & Investment10% Sales OutsourcingFocus Areas
40% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +120% Online reputation managementRubicon Talent is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2017, their team provides Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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10% Public Relations10% Audio Production10% Branding +710% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
40% Public affairs30% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementEstablished in 2008, Commercial Ideas, a small branding firm, is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sunset Valley, TX
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20% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Media Planning & Buying +220% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementMedVoicePR is a PR agency based in Sunset Valley, Texas. They provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mocksville, NC
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15% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Event Marketing +225% Graphic Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsSnyder Group Inc is an Advertising company. They were established in 1981, and their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MO
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15% Public Relations25% Advertising25% Event Marketing +225% Marketing Strategy10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsEstablished in 2016, Epic Strategies is a small Springfield, Missouri-based Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Graphic Design +220% Media Planning & Buying20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Crisis communications +220% Investor relations20% Online reputation managementAptive Resources, an Advertising company, was launched in 2008. The agency provides Advertising and Graphic Design, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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10% Public Relations50% Sports Marketing10% Event Management +310% Event Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% StaffingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs20% Corporate communications20% Investor relations +220% Online reputation management10% Crisis communicationsInternational Sports Management, Inc. Is a midsize Sports Marketing company. They focus on Sports Marketing and Public Relations and were launched in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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15% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Financial Consulting +415% Market Research10% Commercial Financing10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% IT Managed ServicesFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementContracting Resources Group is a midsize Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Financial Consulting and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
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30% Public Relations30% Event Marketing30% Video Production +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsArland Communications is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Public Relations, and the firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, CT
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30% Public Relations25% Media Planning & Buying25% Social Media Marketing +120% BrandingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementASC Advisors LLC is a public relations company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is in Stamford, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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30% Public Relations20% Branding20% Media Planning & Buying +220% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Investor relationsAnton Communications is a public relations agency. They were launched in 2000 and provide Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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30% Public Relations30% Commercial Development10% Direct Marketing +310% Event Management10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Crisis communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementAcuity Design Group, Inc. Is a Commercial Development company. They were established in 2008 and provide Commercial Development and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annville, PA
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30% Public Relations30% Social Media Marketing20% Video Production +120% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% Public affairs40% Crisis communicationsRDR PR LLC is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Annville, Pennsylvania and have small team. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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70% Public Relations20% Other Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
59% Public affairs29% Corporate communications6% Crisis communications +16% Investor relationsMODE Public Affairs is a PR company. Founded in 2017, the firm is located in Gilbert, Arizona. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Other Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodland Park, CO
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20% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Marketing Strategy +410% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementPerini & Associates is a Woodland Park, Colorado-based Business Consulting company. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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20% Public Relations30% Marketing Strategy20% Content Marketing +220% Social Media Marketing10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementMarketing Strategy company 104 West Partners was launched in 2003. The firm specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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20% Public Relations20% Graphic Design20% Marketing Strategy +410% Email Marketing10% Event Management10% Logo10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsPro Communications is a PR agency. They are located in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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20% Public Relations30% Marketing Strategy20% Branding +220% Media Planning & Buying10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementHeadquartered in Westport, Connecticut, On Course Strategies LLC is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
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20% Public Relations20% Event Marketing10% Branding +510% Event Management10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementFlock and Rally is an Event Marketing company. They specialize in Event Marketing and Public Relations and are located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
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20% Public Relations30% Event Marketing20% Graphic Design +310% Event Management10% Video Production10% Web DesignFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsStylee PR and Marketing is an Event Marketing company launched in 2004. The company specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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20% Public Relations20% Media Planning & Buying10% Branding +510% Event Management10% Packaging Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsMedia planning and buying agency Dodge Associates, Inc. Was founded in 1997. The firm focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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30% Public Relations20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +310% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
24% Public affairs38% Corporate communications38% Crisis communicationsAvance Communications Inc is a public relations agency. They are based in Detroit, Michigan and have small team. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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90% Public Relations10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Crisis communications33% Online reputation managementBelfort Group, a PR firm, was launched in 1980. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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10% Public Relations50% Marketing Strategy10% Event Management +310% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
43% Public affairs43% Corporate communications14% Online reputation managementFounded in 1998, SANDIA Marketing and Advertising is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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20% Public Relations30% IT Strategy Consulting20% Social Media Marketing +310% Content Marketing10% Event Management10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Online reputation managementMontner Tech PR is a small IT strategy consulting company located in Westport, Connecticut. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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10% Public Relations10% Advertising10% Branding +710% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
43% Public affairs57% Crisis communicationsWB Marketing is an Advertising company. Launched in 1960, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Avon, CT
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Digital Strategy +220% Marketing Strategy20% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Investor relations +125% Online reputation managementHeadquartered in Avon, Connecticut, Mintz + Hoke is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Livermore, CA
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15% Public Relations15% Business Consulting15% Email Marketing +415% Market Research15% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Crisis communicationsCox eLearning Consulting, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Livermore, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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10% Public Relations20% Content Marketing20% Event Marketing +320% Social Media Marketing20% Video Production10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Crisis communications33% Online reputation managementContent Marketing company Dittoe Public Relations is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. They provide Content Marketing and Event Marketing and were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Branding +320% Business Consulting20% Search Engine Optimization10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementOliver Russell & Associates is a Boise, Idaho-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Haven, CT
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10% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Digital Strategy +320% Marketing Strategy20% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementLocated in New Haven, Connecticut, Odonnell Company is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy and were established in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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10% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying20% Advertising +410% Search Engine Optimization10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Crisis communications33% Online reputation managementMedia planning and buying agency Crawford Strategy provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising. They are based in Greenville, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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10% Public Relations30% Media Planning & Buying20% Branding +410% Event Management10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Online reputation managementZWO Branding and Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, was established in 1997. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Longmont, CO
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10% Public Relations30% Advertising25% Social Media Marketing +225% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsAvocet Communications, an Advertising company, is in Longmont, Colorado and Denver, Colorado. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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10% Public Relations20% Business Consulting20% Content Marketing +320% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design10% Event ManagementFocus Areas
34% Public affairs33% Corporate communications33% Crisis communicationsRudd Resources LLC is a small social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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10% Public Relations20% Graphic Design10% Branding +610% Direct Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Other MarketingFocus Areas
33% Public affairs67% Corporate communicationsAmeredia, a graphic design agency, was founded in 2003. They specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Haven, CT
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20% Public Relations20% Marketing Strategy20% Search Engine Optimization +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs35% Corporate communications35% Online reputation managementM//G B2B Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 1987. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Public Relations and is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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25% Public Relations50% Graphic Design25% BrandingFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementGraphic design agency Creative Gong, LLC offers Graphic Design and Branding. They are headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chula Vista, CA
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25% Public Relations25% Marketing Strategy25% Media Planning & Buying +125% Video ProductionFocus Areas
25% Public affairs25% Corporate communications25% Crisis communications +125% Online reputation managementMarketing Strategy company EC Marketing Agency was founded in 1989. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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20% Public Relations20% Advertising20% Content Marketing +220% Email Marketing20% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
30% Public affairs70% Online reputation managementCodavate is a small Advertising company established in 2017. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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20% Public Relations20% Cybersecurity20% IT Managed Services +220% IT Staff Augmentation20% Logistics & Supply Chain ConsultingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Crisis communicationsBased in Alexandria, Virginia, Quality Support, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynwood, IL
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30% Public Relations40% Recruiting30% Business ConsultingFocus Areas
20% Public affairs40% Corporate communications40% Crisis communicationsPoint of Success Workforce Solutions LLC, a Recruiting company, is based in Lynwood, Illinois. They offer Recruiting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prospect, KY
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20% Public Relations20% Web Design10% Branding +510% Business Consulting10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Cybersecurity10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs30% Crisis communications20% Corporate communications +120% Online reputation managementLocated in Prospect, Kentucky, Aspectx is a small PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Public Relations30% Sports Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +310% Advertising10% Branding10% Content MarketingFocus Areas
30% Public affairs40% Corporate communications30% Online reputation managementAthletes First Partners is a small New York, New York-based Sports Marketing company. Their services include Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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List of the Top 15 United States Public Affairs Consultants
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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36.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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32.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.7/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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33.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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33.2/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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33.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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33.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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35.4/40.016/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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35.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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33.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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35.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Plantation, FL
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Avon, CT
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31.5/40.017/20 Reviews6.4/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Public Relations39% Public affairs85% Other
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- No plan for compliance with federal/state lobbying disclosures.
- Limited bipartisan reach or an overreliance on a single relationship.
- Outdated grassroots tools, poor reporting cadence, or no crisis protocol.
- Misalignment between fees and staffing (e.g., junior-heavy teams for senior-level mandates).
Don’t be swayed by promises and low fees. Make sure you do your due diligence properly so no red flag goes unchecked.
U.S.-based public affairs teams bring on-the-ground access to federal agencies, Capitol Hill, and state legislatures, plus an up-to-the-minute grasp of policymaking cycles, committee calendars, and regulatory comment periods. They’re fluent in local stakeholder dynamics—from trade associations and think tanks to community coalitions—and can pair government relations with strategic communications that resonate in American media markets.
They also understand compliance frameworks like federal Lobbying Disclosure Act reporting and state-level registration rules, keeping campaigns transparent and above board.
- Monthly retainers: $8,000 – $30,000+ for ongoing public affairs consulting, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.
- Issue/lobbying campaigns: $20,000 – $50,000+ per month for intensive state or federal pushes, depending on scope, geographies, and seniority required.
- Project-based work: $25,000 – $150,000+ for finite initiatives such as coalition building, policy research, or crisis comms.
- Hourly rates: typically $175 – $400+ based on seniority and market.
Pricing varies with complexity, timeline, and whether you need integrated services like polling, grasstops mobilization, or litigation comms.
Many U.S.-based public affairs firms specialize in regulated or high-scrutiny sectors, including:
- Healthcare, life sciences, and health tech — reimbursement, regulatory pathways
- Energy, utilities, and climate — siting, permitting, ESG
- Financial services and fintech — compliance, consumer protection
- Technology and telecom — privacy, AI governance, broadband
- Transportation and infrastructure — funding, public-private partnerships
- Education and workforce — funding, accreditation, workforce policy
- Nonprofits, trade associations, and social impact initiatives
Firms often pair policy advocacy services with coalition management, public opinion research, and strategic communications to influence both policymakers and the public.
Outline the specific requirements, scope, and objectives of your project — i.e., policy change, reputation management, or appropriations. Then, browse through Clutch’s directories and follow these 5 crucial steps:
- Verify domain depth — ask for case studies in your exact issue area and jurisdiction.
- Assess the team — look for bipartisan coverage, senior advisor access, and hands-on partner involvement.
- Confirm compliance — ensure clear processes for lobbying registration, gift rules, and reporting in each state.
- Measure impact — request a plan for stakeholder maps, KPIs, and media or sentiment tracking.
- Check conflicts — require a written conflict-of-interest policy and clarity on concurrent client work.
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