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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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List of the Top United States Public Affairs Consultants

  • Portman Square Group Communications Logotype

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    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    10 - 49
    Boise, ID

    Services provided

    30% Public Relations
    20% Business Consulting
    20% Digital Strategy +3
    20% Marketing Strategy
    5% Branding
    5% Market Research

    Focus Areas

    35% Public affairs
    40% Corporate communications
    20% Crisis communications +1
    5% Investor relations

    PR 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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  • ONE PR Studio Logotype

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    10 - 49
    Oakland, CA

    Services provided

    65% Public Relations
    25% Marketing Strategy
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    34% Public affairs
    33% Corporate communications
    33% Crisis communications

    ONE 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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  • KMR Communications Logotype

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    10 - 49
    Miami Beach, FL

    Services provided

    90% Public Relations
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    34% Public affairs
    33% Investor relations
    33% Online reputation management

    KMR 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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  • Outshine Public Relations Logotype

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    $5,000+
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Newport Beach, CA

    Services provided

    65% Public Relations
    15% Social Media Marketing
    10% Corporate Photography +1
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    50% Public affairs
    50% Online reputation management

    Launched 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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  • Sparkpr Logotype

    1.5 1 review
    $5,000+
    Undisclosed
    50 - 249
    San Francisco, CA

    Services provided

    20% Public Relations
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Search Engine Optimization +15
    10% Social Media Marketing
    5% AI Consulting
    5% Account-Based Marketing
    5% Advertising
    5% Branding
    5% Demand Generation Marketing
    5% Digital Strategy
    5% Email Marketing
    5% Event Marketing
    5% Marketing Strategy
    1% Affiliate Marketing
    1% Other Digital Marketing
    1% Other Marketing
    1% Pay Per Click
    1% Unified Communications Consulting & SI

    Focus Areas

    20% Public affairs
    30% Corporate communications
    25% Investor relations +2
    15% Crisis communications
    10% Other PR

    Sparkpr is a Public Relations firm focusing on media relations and corporate communications. However, reviews indicate a significant lack of performance, with 100% of feedback highlighting a failure in media coverage and overpromising services. Notably, they failed to establish the promised media connections, leading to the project's premature cancellation and dissatisfaction from their client.

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    Industry Experience

    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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    Average Project Cost Breakdown

    $10,000 to $49,000 (1)

    What Clients Have Said

    Clients have expressed significant dissatisfaction with Spark PR's value for money, particularly regarding their performance relative to the $35,000 investment. One client noted that Spark PR 'overpromised and underdelivered,' failing to secure adequate media coverage despite repeated assurances. They described the team's efforts as minimal and ineffective, leading to the conclusion that the services rendered did not justify the cost. Overall sentiment indicates a lack of trust in the company's ability to deliver on their commitments.
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  • Keybridge Communications Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    20% Social Media Marketing
    10% Advertising +2
    10% Branding
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    43% Public affairs
    57% Corporate communications

    Small public relations firm Keybridge Communications, is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • Gambel Communications Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Metairie, LA

    Services provided

    60% Public Relations
    15% Advertising
    15% Social Media Marketing +1
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    34% Public affairs
    33% Corporate communications
    33% Online reputation management

    Established in 2009, Gambel Communications is a small PR agency located in Metairie, Louisiana. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.

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  • 720 Strategies Logotype

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    $10,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    10 - 49
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    60% Public Relations
    20% Digital Strategy
    20% Marketing Strategy

    Focus Areas

    30% Public affairs
    40% Corporate communications
    30% Crisis communications

    720 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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  • Echo Marketing Logotype

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    $1,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Tustin, CA

    Services provided

    10% Public Relations
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Graphic Design +7
    10% Logo
    10% Media Planning & Buying
    10% Search Engine Optimization
    10% Social Media Marketing
    10% UX/UI Design
    10% Web Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    58% Public affairs
    18% Online reputation management
    12% Corporate communications +1
    12% Crisis communications

    Echo Marketing is a small Tustin, California-based UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.

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  • Chicago Digital Logotype

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    $5,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    10 - 49
    Chicago, IL

    Services provided

    14% Public Relations
    15% Branding
    15% Digital Strategy +4
    14% Email Marketing
    14% Graphic Design
    14% Web Design
    14% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    100% Public affairs

    Chicago Digital is a branding agency founded in 2009. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy.

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  • Darby Communications Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Asheville, NC

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    25% Social Media Marketing
    20% Email Marketing +2
    10% Event Management
    5% Content Marketing

    Focus Areas

    50% Public affairs
    25% Corporate communications
    25% Online reputation management

    Darby Communications is a PR agency. Their team is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The company offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • Strategic Elements LLC Logotype

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    10 - 49
    West Des Moines, IA

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    15% Social Media Marketing
    10% Advertising +4
    10% Digital Strategy
    5% Event Management
    5% Graphic Design
    5% Video Production

    Focus Areas

    40% Public affairs
    40% Crisis communications
    20% Online reputation management

    Strategic Elements LLC is a public relations firm. The firm is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • Tadpole Communications, LLC Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9
    Atlanta, GA

    Services provided

    60% Public Relations
    20% Marketing Strategy
    10% Branding +1
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    42% Public affairs
    29% Corporate communications
    29% Crisis communications

    Tadpole Communications, LLC is a PR firm. Their small team is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.

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  • The Ehrhardt Group Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    New Orleans, LA

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    15% Advertising
    15% Digital Strategy +2
    10% Event Management
    10% Social Media Marketing

    Focus Areas

    38% Public affairs
    56% Corporate communications
    6% Crisis communications

    Founded in 1996, The Ehrhardt Group is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.

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  • CLB Partners Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    $25 - $49 / hr
    10 - 49
    Trenton, NJ

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    50% Business Consulting
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    48% Public affairs
    13% Corporate communications
    13% Crisis communications +2
    13% Investor relations
    13% Online reputation management

    CLB Partners is a Business Consulting company. They were founded in 2007 and offer Business Consulting and Public Relations.

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  • Brand Communications LLC Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    2 - 9
    Denver, CO

    Services provided

    60% Public Relations
    30% Content Marketing
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    50% Public affairs
    50% Corporate communications

    Launched in 2008, Brand Communications LLC is a public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.

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  • Stuart Collective Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    2 - 9
    Portland, OR

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    50% Other Marketing
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    100% Public affairs

    Stuart Collective is an Other Marketing company based in Portland, Oregon. The team focuses on Other Marketing and Public Relations.

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  • Comprise Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Boulder, CO

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    20% Digital Strategy
    20% Web Development +1
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    34% Public affairs
    33% Corporate communications
    33% Investor relations

    Comprise is a PR firm. Launched in 1991, the team offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy.

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  • Vision360 Partners Logotype

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    $10,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    30% Litigation Support Services
    25% Digital Strategy +1
    5% Advertising

    Focus Areas

    50% Public affairs
    50% Crisis communications

    Vision360 Partners, a PR company, provide Public Relations and Litigation Support Services. They were launched in 1993.

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  • CLOUT, LLC Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $10,000+
    $300+ / hr
    10 - 49
    Chicago, IL

    Services provided

    100% Public Relations

    Focus Areas

    30% Public affairs
    30% Corporate communications
    30% Crisis communications +1
    10% Online reputation management

    Established in 2019, CLOUT, LLC is a small Chicago, Illinois-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations.

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  • JPA Health Logotype

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    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    50 - 249
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    20% Digital Strategy
    10% Branding +3
    10% Graphic Design
    10% Video Production
    10% Web Design

    Focus Areas

    30% Public affairs
    30% Corporate communications
    20% Crisis communications +1
    20% Online reputation management

    JPA Health is a public relations company. The Washington, District of Columbia-based team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.

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  • Percepture Logotype

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    $10,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    50 - 249
    New York, NY

    Services provided

    20% Public Relations
    20% Account-Based Marketing
    20% Demand Generation Marketing +2
    20% Pay Per Click
    20% Search Engine Optimization

    Focus Areas

    60% Public affairs
    20% Crisis communications
    10% Online reputation management +1
    10% Other PR

    Percepture is a PR agency. They were launched in 2004 and focus on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.

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  • Supreme Optimization Logotype

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    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    50 - 249
    Dallas, TX

    Services provided

    20% Public Relations
    20% Digital Strategy
    15% Advertising +4
    15% Search Engine Optimization
    10% Branding
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Web Design

    Focus Areas

    50% Public affairs
    50% Corporate communications

    Supreme Optimization is a PR company. Founded in 2012, the team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Dallas, Texas.

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  • Under My Umbrella Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Honolulu, HI

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    25% Email Marketing
    25% Event Marketing

    Focus Areas

    35% Public affairs
    35% Corporate communications
    30% Investor relations

    Under My Umbrella is a PR agency. Established in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Public Relations and Email Marketing.

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  • Near Perfect Media Logotype

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    10 - 49
    Bloomfield Hills, MI

    Services provided

    85% Public Relations
    10% Social Media Marketing
    5% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    25% Public affairs
    75% Crisis communications

    Established in 2006, Near Perfect Media, a small PR firm, is in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • Berman and Company Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    20% Public Relations
    30% Advertising
    20% Media Planning & Buying +2
    20% Social Media Marketing
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    67% Public affairs
    33% Corporate communications

    Berman and Company is an Advertising company. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia and have small team. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.

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  • Gemini Waltz Media Logotype

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    $5,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    2 - 9
    Juneau, AK

    Services provided

    10% Public Relations
    30% Video Production
    20% Corporate Photography +4
    15% Branding
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Digital Strategy
    5% Graphic Design

    Focus Areas

    15% Public affairs
    70% Corporate communications
    15% Online reputation management

    Gemini Waltz Media is a video production agency. They are in Juneau, Alaska and have small team of experts. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.

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  • Fire Bee Logotype

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    2 - 9
    Atlanta, GA

    Services provided

    30% Public Relations
    30% Social Media Marketing
    20% Digital Strategy +2
    10% Email Marketing
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    77% Public affairs
    23% Crisis communications

    Fire Bee is a public relations agency established in 2013. The company specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • Epiphany Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    2 - 9
    Iowa City, IA

    Services provided

    30% Public Relations
    20% Branding
    20% Market Research +2
    20% Marketing Strategy
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    100% Public affairs

    Epiphany is a public relations company. The firm is located in Iowa City, Iowa. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.

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  • Mulloy Borland Logotype

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    2 - 9
    Louisville, KY

    Services provided

    75% Public Relations
    25% Media Planning & Buying

    Focus Areas

    34% Public affairs
    33% Corporate communications
    33% Crisis communications

    Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Mulloy Borland is a PR agency. The team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.

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  • Caring Marketing Logotype

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    Undisclosed
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    2 - 9
    Columbus, OH

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    20% Marketing Strategy
    20% Other Digital Marketing +2
    10% Advertising
    10% Media Planning & Buying

    Focus Areas

    60% Public affairs
    30% Corporate communications
    10% Other PR

    Caring Marketing is a public relations agency founded in 1992. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.

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  • Media & Communications Strategies, Inc. Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    100% Public Relations

    Focus Areas

    20% Public affairs
    30% Corporate communications
    30% Crisis communications +2
    10% Investor relations
    10% Online reputation management

    Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Media & Communications Strategies, Inc. Is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations.

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  • Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9
    Orlando, FL

    Services provided

    70% Public Relations
    20% Social Media Marketing
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    12% Public affairs
    25% Corporate communications
    25% Crisis communications +2
    25% Investor relations
    13% Online reputation management

    PR company Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. They offer Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 1984.

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  • Reputation Pride Logotype

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    10 - 49
    Chicago, IL

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    50% Search Engine Optimization

    Focus Areas

    25% Public affairs
    75% Online reputation management

    Reputation Pride provides expertise in reputation management, focusing on the removal and suppression of negative links. The company is highly regarded for its professionalism and effective communication style, yielding significant business improvements for clients. Their reputation as experts who deliver on promises highlights their proficiency in Public Relations and Corporate Communications.

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  • Narrative Strategies Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
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    50 - 249
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    35% Public Relations
    15% Digital Strategy
    10% Advertising +6
    10% Content Writing Services
    10% Video Production
    5% Branding
    5% Content Marketing
    5% Graphic Design
    5% Media Planning & Buying

    Focus Areas

    35% Public affairs
    20% Crisis communications
    20% Other PR +2
    15% Corporate communications
    10% Online reputation management

    Narrative Strategies is a midsize Washington, District of Columbia-based public relations firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.

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  • Multiplied Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    San Francisco, CA

    Services provided

    60% Public Relations
    10% Blockchain
    10% Content Marketing +2
    10% Digital Strategy
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    34% Public affairs
    33% Corporate communications
    33% Investor relations

    Multiplied is a PR agency. They were founded in 2017, and their services include Public Relations and Blockchain.

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  • Valve+Meter Performance Marketing Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $5,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    10 - 49
    Indianapolis, IN

    Services provided

    10% Public Relations
    20% Advertising
    20% Branding +4
    20% Search Engine Optimization
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Social Media Marketing
    10% UX/UI Design

    Focus Areas

    15% Public affairs
    20% Corporate communications
    20% Investor relations +3
    15% Crisis communications
    15% Online reputation management
    15% Other PR

    Valve+Meter Performance Marketing is an Advertising company founded in 2017. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.

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  • Hattaway Communications Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Washington, DC

    Services provided

    15% Public Relations
    25% Market Research
    25% Marketing Strategy +4
    15% Branding
    10% Event Management
    5% Advertising
    5% Corporate Training & Coaching

    Focus Areas

    100% Public affairs

    Hattaway Communications is a small Market Research company. Launched in 2001, the team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy.

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  • Hanser & Associates Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9
    Des Moines, IA

    Services provided

    45% Public Relations
    15% Advertising
    10% Event Management +4
    10% Event Marketing
    10% Market Research
    5% Branding
    5% Content Marketing

    Focus Areas

    12% Public affairs
    38% Crisis communications
    25% Corporate communications +1
    25% Online reputation management

    Hanser & Associates is a public relations agency established in 1996. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.

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  • Prim + Co | Public Relations & Integrated Marketing Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    10 - 49
    Denver, CO

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    25% Social Media Marketing
    15% Marketing Strategy +3
    10% Event Management
    5% Content Marketing
    5% Email Marketing

    Focus Areas

    38% Public affairs
    31% Online reputation management
    25% Corporate communications +1
    6% Crisis communications

    Established in 2014, Prim + Co | Public Relations & Integrated Marketing is a PR agency. The company specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.

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  • Ek public relations Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    2 - 9
    Austin, TX

    Services provided

    80% Public Relations
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Content Writing Services

    Focus Areas

    20% Public affairs
    20% Corporate communications
    20% Crisis communications +2
    20% Investor relations
    20% Online reputation management

    Ek public relations is a PR firm. The agency is in Austin, Texas and Austin, Texas. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Content Writing Services.

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  • JMarie Media Firm LLC Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $25 - $49 / hr
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, CA

    Services provided

    100% Public Relations

    Focus Areas

    20% Public affairs
    20% Corporate communications
    20% Investor relations +2
    20% Online reputation management
    20% Other PR

    Public relations agency JMarie Media Firm LLC is in Los Angeles, California and Atlanta, Georgia. They provide Public Relations.

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  • Relevance International Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
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    10 - 49
    New York, NY

    Services provided

    25% Public Relations
    15% Advertising
    15% Social Media Marketing +5
    10% Branding
    10% Marketing Strategy
    10% Media Planning & Buying
    10% Pay Per Click
    5% Event Marketing

    Focus Areas

    50% Public affairs
    20% Crisis communications
    10% Corporate communications +2
    10% Online reputation management
    10% Other PR

    In New York, New York and Los Angeles, California, Relevance International is a PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • RLF Communications Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

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    10 - 49
    Greensboro, NC

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    20% Marketing Strategy
    10% Branding +2
    10% Graphic Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    25% Public affairs
    25% Corporate communications
    25% Crisis communications +1
    25% Online reputation management

    RLF Communications, a public relations company, was founded in 2007. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.

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  • WrightPath Solutions Logotype

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    2 - 9
    Cleveland, OH

    Services provided

    60% Public Relations
    20% Advertising
    20% Marketing Strategy

    Focus Areas

    35% Public affairs
    25% Corporate communications
    25% Crisis communications +1
    15% Online reputation management

    WrightPath Solutions is a PR agency. In Cleveland, Ohio and Dublin, Ohio, their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.

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  • Wachsman Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

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    50 - 249
    New York, NY

    Services provided

    70% Public Relations
    10% Event Management
    10% Social Media Marketing +2
    5% Event Marketing
    5% Marketing Strategy

    Focus Areas

    10% Public affairs
    45% Online reputation management
    20% Other PR +3
    10% Corporate communications
    10% Crisis communications
    5% Investor relations

    Midsize public relations agency Wachsman, is in New York, New York. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.

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  • Singer Associates Public Relations Logotype

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    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, CA

    Services provided

    40% Public Relations
    25% Digital Strategy
    20% Marketing Strategy +2
    10% Video Production
    5% Advertising

    Focus Areas

    20% Public affairs
    40% Corporate communications
    20% Crisis communications +1
    20% Online reputation management

    Established in 2000, Singer Associates Public Relations is a small PR company in San Francisco, California and Emeryville, California. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.

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  • BRG Communications Logotype

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    10 - 49
    Alexandria, VA

    Services provided

    30% Public Relations
    20% Branding
    20% Digital Strategy +2
    20% Social Media Marketing
    10% Event Management

    Focus Areas

    43% Public affairs
    57% Corporate communications

    BRG Communications is a small Alexandria, Virginia-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.

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    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9
    Denver, CO

    Services provided

    50% Public Relations
    10% Content Marketing
    10% Digital Strategy +4
    10% Graphic Design
    10% Social Media Marketing
    5% Media Planning & Buying
    5% Web Design

    Focus Areas

    35% Public affairs
    35% Corporate communications
    30% Crisis communications

    Novitas Communications is a public relations agency. The Denver, Colorado-based agency focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.

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  • Bernstein Crisis Management Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    2 - 9
    Colorado Springs, CO

    Services provided

    70% Public Relations
    15% Business Consulting
    15% Corporate Training & Coaching

    Focus Areas

    10% Public affairs
    50% Crisis communications
    30% Online reputation management +1
    10% Investor relations

    Public relations firm Bernstein Crisis Management was established in 1994. The company provides Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.

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1 Interdependence
2 Red Banyan
3 10 to 1 Public Relations
4 Pierpont Communications
5 Goldman McCormick PR
6 BIG FISH PR
7 RLM PR
8 BLND PR
9 DISRUPT PR
10 Matter Communications
11 SHERMAN
12 Communications Strategy Group (CSG®)
13 Volume Public Relations
14 R Public Relations
15 The Forged Agency

List of the Top 15 United States Public Affairs Consultants

  1. Interdependence Logotype

    Interdependence

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    Chicago, IL

    Ability to deliver

    37.8/40.0
    19.8/20 Reviews
    8.4/10 Clients & Experience
    9.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Public Relations
    20% Public affairs
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  2. Red Banyan Logotype

    Red Banyan

    $10,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Ability to deliver

    35.9/40.0
    16.8/20 Reviews
    9.2/10 Clients & Experience
    9.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    70% Public Relations
    25% Public affairs
    30% Other
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  3. 10 to 1 Public Relations Logotype

    10 to 1 Public Relations

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Scottsdale, AZ

    Ability to deliver

    36.9/40.0
    17.8/20 Reviews
    9.7/10 Clients & Experience
    9.5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    80% Public Relations
    11% Public affairs
    20% Other
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  4. Pierpont Communications Logotype

    Pierpont Communications

    $10,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Houston, TX

    Ability to deliver

    36.2/40.0
    16.6/20 Reviews
    9.8/10 Clients & Experience
    9.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    55% Public Relations
    18% Public affairs
    45% Other
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  5. Goldman McCormick PR Logotype

    Goldman McCormick PR

    $50,000+
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    New York, NY

    Ability to deliver

    32/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    9.1/10 Clients & Experience
    6.7/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Public Relations
    50% Public affairs
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  6. BIG FISH PR Logotype

    BIG FISH PR

    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Boston, MA

    Ability to deliver

    32.7/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    8.8/10 Clients & Experience
    7.7/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Public Relations
    33% Public affairs
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  7. RLM PR Logotype

    RLM PR

    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    New York, NY

    Ability to deliver

    33.7/40.0
    17/20 Reviews
    9.1/10 Clients & Experience
    7.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    60% Public Relations
    20% Public affairs
    40% Other
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  8. BLND PR Logotype

    BLND PR

    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Redondo Beach, CA

    Ability to deliver

    36.4/40.0
    16.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    35% Public Relations
    18% Public affairs
    65% Other
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  9. DISRUPT PR Logotype

    DISRUPT PR

    $10,000+
    $300+ / hr
    2 - 9
    Austin, TX

    Ability to deliver

    33.2/40.0
    18.8/20 Reviews
    5.3/10 Clients & Experience
    9.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Public Relations
    25% Public affairs
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  10. Matter Communications Logotype

    Matter Communications

    $50,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    50 - 249
    Boston, MA

    Ability to deliver

    35.4/40.0
    15.6/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    25% Public Relations
    26% Public affairs
    75% Other
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  11. SHERMAN Logotype

    SHERMAN

    $10,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    2 - 9
    Chicago, IL

    Ability to deliver

    35.5/40.0
    16/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    50% Public Relations
    20% Public affairs
    50% Other
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  12. Communications Strategy Group (CSG®) Logotype

    Communications Strategy Group (CSG®)

    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    10 - 49
    Denver, CO

    Ability to deliver

    36.6/40.0
    18/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    8.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    30% Public Relations
    16% Public affairs
    70% Other
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  13. Volume Public Relations Logotype

    Volume Public Relations

    $10,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Denver, CO

    Ability to deliver

    34.4/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    9.2/10 Clients & Experience
    9.1/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    55% Public Relations
    10% Public affairs
    45% Other
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  14. R Public Relations Logotype

    R Public Relations

    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    10 - 49
    Nashville, TN

    Ability to deliver

    33.2/40.0
    17.8/20 Reviews
    6.2/10 Clients & Experience
    9.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    75% Public Relations
    12% Public affairs
    25% Other
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  15. The Forged Agency Logotype

    The Forged Agency

    $5,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    10 - 49
    San Diego, CA

    Ability to deliver

    36.1/40.0
    17.2/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    8.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Public Relations
    35% Public affairs
    90% Other
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  16. JOS Logotype

    JOS

    $1,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Atlanta, GA

    Ability to deliver

    35.5/40.0
    16.6/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    8.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Public Relations
    40% Public affairs
    90% Other
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  17. The BCPR Group Logotype

    The BCPR Group

    $1,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    2 - 9
    Tampa, FL

    Ability to deliver

    33.3/40.0
    16.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    6.5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    60% Public Relations
    19% Public affairs
    40% Other
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  18. Zerotrillion Logotype

    Zerotrillion

    $100,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    50 - 249
    New York, NY

    Ability to deliver

    34.6/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    8.3/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    25% Public Relations
    20% Public affairs
    75% Other
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  19. Coinbound Logotype

    Coinbound

    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    New York, NY

    Ability to deliver

    36.5/40.0
    16.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.7/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Public Relations
    20% Public affairs
    90% Other
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  20. (W)right On Communications Logotype

    (W)right On Communications

    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    10 - 49
    San Diego, CA

    Ability to deliver

    33.2/40.0
    17.4/20 Reviews
    6.1/10 Clients & Experience
    9.7/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    50% Public Relations
    10% Public affairs
    50% Other
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  21. Pinkston Logotype

    Pinkston

    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Falls Church, VA

    Ability to deliver

    30.3/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    8.3/10 Clients & Experience
    5.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    60% Public Relations
    25% Public affairs
    40% Other
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  22. UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations Logotype

    UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations

    $5,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, CA

    Ability to deliver

    31.8/40.0
    16.6/20 Reviews
    6.9/10 Clients & Experience
    8.3/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    55% Public Relations
    15% Public affairs
    45% Other
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  23. Idea Hall Logotype

    Idea Hall

    $50,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    10 - 49
    Costa Mesa, CA

    Ability to deliver

    35.4/40.0
    16/20 Reviews
    9.8/10 Clients & Experience
    9.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    15% Public Relations
    22% Public affairs
    85% Other
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  24. Yes& Logotype

    Yes&

    $100,000+
    Undisclosed
    50 - 249
    Alexandria, VA

    Ability to deliver

    35.4/40.0
    15.6/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Public Relations
    20% Public affairs
    90% Other
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  25. S&G Content Marketing Logotype

    S&G Content Marketing

    $25,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Ability to deliver

    35.4/40.0
    15.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    25% Public Relations
    10% Public affairs
    75% Other
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  26. Bob Gold & Associates Logotype

    Bob Gold & Associates

    $10,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Redondo Beach, CA

    Ability to deliver

    33.7/40.0
    16.8/20 Reviews
    9.1/10 Clients & Experience
    7.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    40% Public Relations
    10% Public affairs
    60% Other
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  27. Neff Logotype

    Neff

    $25,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Philadelphia, PA

    Ability to deliver

    35.5/40.0
    17.8/20 Reviews
    9.6/10 Clients & Experience
    8.1/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    13% Public Relations
    19% Public affairs
    87% Other
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  28. Anderson Collaborative™ Logotype

    Anderson Collaborative™

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    Miami, FL

    Ability to deliver

    36.3/40.0
    17.2/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    9.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Public Relations
    10% Public affairs
    90% Other
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  29. Boardroom PR Logotype

    Boardroom PR

    $1,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Plantation, FL

    Ability to deliver

    31.5/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    7.5/10 Clients & Experience
    7.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    40% Public Relations
    25% Public affairs
    60% Other
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  30. Adams & Knight Logotype

    Adams & Knight

    Undisclosed
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    Avon, CT

    Ability to deliver

    31.5/40.0
    17/20 Reviews
    6.4/10 Clients & Experience
    8.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    15% Public Relations
    39% Public affairs
    85% Other
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U.S. Public Affairs FAQs

  • Guaranteed outcomes or “pay-to-play” promises (“We can deliver X vote” or “guaranteed meeting with Y”).
  • Vague scopes with no stakeholder map, timeline, or metrics.
  • 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:

  1. Verify domain depth — ask for case studies in your exact issue area and jurisdiction.
  2. Assess the team — look for bipartisan coverage, senior advisor access, and hands-on partner involvement.
  3. Confirm compliance — ensure clear processes for lobbying registration, gift rules, and reporting in each state.
  4. Measure impact — request a plan for stakeholder maps, KPIs, and media or sentiment tracking.
  5. Check conflicts — require a written conflict-of-interest policy and clarity on concurrent client work.

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