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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 26 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a comprehensive PR agency known for its expertise in media relations, corporate communications, and crisis management. The company consistently delivers high-quality results, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely and effective communication. Clients frequently praise their ability to improve brand reputation and media coverage, with 80% noting significant increases in recognition and media placements.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 51 projectsNet Reputation is a Public Relations agency specializing in online reputation management and public communications. Across various projects, they have garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach. Clients commend their ability to suppress negative content and enhance brand reputation, with a noticeable improvement in search engine results.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PAServices provided
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See all 22 projectsAtlas Marketing is a Public Relations firm specializing in crisis management and corporate communications. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, 100% of reviewers commend their responsiveness and strategic approach, while 75% highlight their impressive project management and communication skills. Clients consistently praise Chris and his team's ability to deliver comprehensive crisis communications plans and media relations strategies, enhancing brand reputation and ensuring effective public affairs management.
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Live Wire Strategic Communications is a PR company. The team is in Arlington, Virginia, and their services include Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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LINK Strategic Partners is a small PR company based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 8 projectsReputation Defense Network is a specialized Public Relations firm focusing on brand reputation management and suppression of negative content across various industries. With consistently positive feedback from clients, they are commended for their swift action, effective strategies, and seamless communication. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their expertise in managing online presence and reputation, particularly in media relations and public communications.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelServices provided
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See all 16 projectsPercepto is a Public Relations and Communications firm specializing in reputation management and online presence enhancement. Across its reviews, 80% highlight their exceptional project management and tailored strategies. With an impressive 88% positive feedback, clients frequently commend their adaptability and effectiveness, particularly in media relations and brand reputation initiatives.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Topeka, KS
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Braden Heidner Lowe and Associates is a PR firm. They focus on Public Relations and were launched in 1979.
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Launched in 2009, Stripe Reputation is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based PR agency. Their team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wenham, MA
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Guyer Group is a small PR agency. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Payne, AL
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Panorama Corporate & Crisis PR is a public relations agency. They are in Fort Payne, Alabama and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Walpole, MA
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Goodwin Group PR is a public relations agency. Their team is located in Walpole, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Weber Merritt is a public relations firm. Their team is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The company offers Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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PR & More is a PR company. Located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the company was established in 2008. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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Prima PR & Marketing is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is located in Nottingham , England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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PR firm Big Old House was established in 2016. Headquartered in Nottingham, England, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Aura Public Relations is a PR firm. The agency is located in Newark, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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PRIMUM Public Relations Sp. Z o.o. Is a PR agency. The Warszawa, Poland-based team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Shalom Tel Aviv is a public relations firm located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. They specialize in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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Launched in 1991, Grup 7 İletişim is a PR company. Located in Beyoğlu, Türkiye, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Counsel Public Affairs Inc., a PR company, was established in 2004. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Small branding firm and PR firm A&C Inc., is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Kyat Group is a PR firm launched in 2014. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sonoma, CA
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Balzac Communications & Marketing is a PR company. Their team is headquartered in Sonoma, California. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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Komunikacijski laboratorij d.o.o. Is a public relations firm and Event Management company founded in 2004. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Black Unicorn PR, a public relations agency, is located in London, England. They offer Public Relations and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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In Prague, Czech Republic, AC&C Public Relations is a PR agency. They provide Public Relations and were launched in 1993.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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PR agency The Impact Agency Australia is headquartered in Pyrmont, Australia. Established in 1999, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Simon Leigh | Pure Reputation is a public relations agency headquartered in London, England. They focus on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Heatherbrae, Australia
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Quanta Creative Agency, a SEO agency, is located in Heatherbrae, Australia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Founded in 2015, Prokopenko & Associates is a public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing and is based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Direct Marketing company Canary and Coal is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2013, the team provides Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hamburg, Germany
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Public relations company Industrie-Contact AG focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. They are based in Hamburg, Germany.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Providence, RI
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RDW Group is an Advertising company. The Providence, Rhode Island-based team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Paddington, Australia
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Illuminate Communications is a small PR firm established in 2017. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and New York, New York, Regan Communications is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 1995, ABMC is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Public relations company Massive PR is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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Strange Brew Strategies is a small public relations company established in 2017. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Bethesda, MD
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LAURA EVANS MEDIA is a public relations company. They focus on Public Relations and Event Marketing and were launched in 2017. The company is in Bethesda, Maryland.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9North Sydney, Australia
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Watterson is a public relations agency. In North Sydney, Australia, their team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southfield, MI
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Caponigro Public Relations, Inc. Is a public relations firm. They are in Southfield, Michigan and have small team. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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In Noida, India and Indore, India, Seven Seas Public Relation is a public relations agency. They specialize in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bali, Indonesia
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See all 1 projectsItchi Digital offers a comprehensive range of services including public relations, influencer marketing, and digital advertising. The overall feedback highlights their ability to exceed KPIs, foster strong media relationships, and collaborate effectively with clients, especially in the realm of corporate communications and media relations. Their professionalism and hands-on approach are consistently praised across reviews.
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Engagement PR & Marketing, a PR agency, was established in 2015. The team offers Public Relations and Branding and is based in Yorba Linda, California.
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House of Chanelle is a PR company. The small Paris, France-based team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2020.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Lagrant Communications is a small Advertising company launched in 1990. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Hudson, OH
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Akhia communications is a Content Marketing company founded in 1996. In Hudson, Ohio and , the team offers Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsJapanBuzz offers Japanese influencer marketing and social media management services across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The overall feedback highlights their market knowledge, responsiveness, and adherence to deadlines. Clients appreciate JapanBuzz's cultural fit and alignment with company values, resulting in high website traffic and successful project outcomes.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
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Perlu Agency is a social media marketing firm launched in 2022. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Swillington, England
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See all 1 projectsCreative Marketing Services offers comprehensive marketing solutions, including brand creation, website optimization, SEO, PPC, PR, and digital marketing campaigns. Reviewers consistently praise their effective strategies and significant impact on business growth, highlighting their expert team and innovative approach. The company successfully improved online visibility and sales, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and responsiveness.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2019, Thought Leadership PR is a small London, England-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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AdPro 360, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2011. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Trizone Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Is a branding company founded in 2009. The company provides Branding and Public Relations.
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B. The communications agency is a midsize PR agency founded in 2004. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Darlinghurst, Australia
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Crisis Communications Firm FAQs
Looking for a crisis communications 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 crisis communications firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Based on a robust evaluation of reputation management and rapid response, Clutch identifies leading firms. The top crisis communications agencies for Fall 2025 include:
A crisis communications firm helps organizations plan for, respond to, and recover from events that could harm brand reputation or stakeholder trust. When an incident occurs, such as a data breach, product recall, executive misconduct, or social media backlash, the agency acts as your rapid-response team. They assess the situation, craft key messages, coordinate with internal leaders and legal counsel, handle media inquiries, and monitor public sentiment in real time. After the initial response, they guide long-term reputation repair through stakeholder outreach, transparent reporting, and strategic storytelling.
A crisis communication agency typically offers:
- Risk audits and crisis-readiness playbooks
- 24/7 on-call media relations and spokesperson training
- Message development and press statement drafting
- Social listening and sentiment analysis
- Stakeholder and influencer outreach
- Internal comms coordination (employees, partners, investors)
- Post-crisis reputation rebuilding and thought-leadership campaigns
- Simulation workshops to test plans before an incident arises
Budgets vary widely based on risk profile and response time. On Clutch, small companies typically spend $5,000–$15,000 per month for monitoring and light support. High-stakes, round-the-clock retainers for enterprises can run $20,000–$50,000+ per month. One-off crisis projects often start around $15,000 for a two-to-four-week engagement. Location, seniority of consultants, and the need for multilingual or industry-specific expertise will also influence pricing.
Start by confirming the agency has handled situations similar to yours, data privacy, healthcare compliance, financial fraud, etc. Review case studies and ask for measurable outcomes (e.g., time to neutral coverage, share-of-voice regained). Ensure the firm offers senior-level counsel 24/7 and can integrate with your legal, HR, and marketing teams. Finally, evaluate chemistry and transparency: you’ll be collaborating under intense pressure, so clear communication and mutual trust are critical.
These are some red flags you should watch for when hiring a crisis communications company:
- Guaranteed media “fixes” or promises to erase online content
- Vague pricing or undisclosed subcontractors
- Lack of a written crisis plan or refusal to run simulations
- Limited access to senior strategists once the contract is signed
- No verifiable case studies or client references in your sector
Utilize these sample questions to help your hiring process:
- Have you managed crises similar to ours? What were the outcomes?
- Who will be on our account, and what is their availability?
- How do you coordinate with legal counsel to balance transparency and liability?
- What monitoring tools and metrics do you use to track sentiment and ROI?
- How will you train our executives and staff for media interactions?
- What is your fee structure for retainers versus emergency engagements?
Most full-service PR agencies handle brand building and media relations during normal operations. Crisis communications firms specialize in high-pressure, high-stakes situations that require rapid response, legal sensitivity, and 24/7 monitoring. While some large PR networks have crisis divisions, a dedicated crisis specialist often brings deeper experience with litigation support, regulatory bodies, and reputation recovery metrics.
These are some of the examples of how a crisis communications firm measures ROI:
- Reduction in negative media coverage over time
- Improvements in sentiment score across social platforms
- Stabilization of stock price or donor contributions
- Surveyed stakeholder trust post-incident
- Speed of returning to normal share-of-voice levels compared with competitors
Choosing KPIs upfront ensures both you and the agency stay aligned on outcomes beyond simple press hits.