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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shanghai, China
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IPG Market Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Is a public relations agency. They are headquartered in Shanghai, China. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Yarmouth, ME
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The Rogers Group Maine is a PR firm. The company is located in Yarmouth, Maine. Their team focuses on 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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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Allentown, PA
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Lauer Media Company, a PR company, is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Auderghem, Belgium
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PRACSIS is a public relations firm. The Auderghem, Belgium-based company offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Oslo, Norway
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Large PR firm Hill & Knowlton, is based in Oslo, Norway and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Public relations agency Breakaway Communications is headquartered in New York, New York. They specialize in Public Relations and Content Marketing and were founded in 2002.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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Public relations firm MK IT Hub was founded in 2010. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grand Rapids, MI
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Lambert & Co. Is a PR firm. They were launched in 1998, and their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Lukas Partners is a PR firm. In Omaha, Nebraska, their small team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 1973.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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TQPR Vietnam is a public relations company located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madhapur, India
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PR agency SpotlessGo is in Madhapur, India. They specialize in Public Relations and Customer Service Outsourcing and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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Jennie Holland PR is a Nottingham , England-based public relations agency. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 92 Riding House Street, England
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Gerard Kelly & Partners, a PR company, was established in 2014. In 2 Riding House Street, England, the team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2003, JConnelly, a midsize video production company, is in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Their team offers Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Troy, MI
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Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. Is a PR firm established in 1992. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2017, Kiterocket is a small PR firm located in Phoenix, Arizona and Seattle, Washington. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tustin, CA
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Echo Marketing is a small Tustin, California-based UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Surfside, FL
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Slayer Public Relations is a PR company established in 2023. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsAwesome Resources Ltd offers PR, Communications, and Media Relations services, specializing in reputation management and crisis response. The reviews highlight their effectiveness in neutralizing online attacks and restoring reputations. Clients commend their high-quality content, innovative strategies, and responsive service, resulting in significant business recovery and growth.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
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PR agency Leer Consultores was founded in 2008. In Santo Domingo, Costa Rica and Panamá, Panama, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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VROY, a public relations firm, was established in 2001. The small team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Rocky River, OH
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Sweeney is a Rocky River, Ohio-based branding firm. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing.
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SAROTA PR is a PR company in Kraków, Poland. Launched in 2006, the team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Branding company O'Neill & Associates is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, District of Columbia. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$300+ / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Debby Group is a PR agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and the company is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Moxie + Mettle is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing, and the agency is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Kelley Brand Communications is a branding company launched in 2010. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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FleishmanHillard UK is a midsize London, England-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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Spin Communique is a public relations agency. Founded in 2000, their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bhopal, India
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Sancharica PR is a small public relations firm located in Bhopal, India. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Management.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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ROOTS Asia Pacific is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and are in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and Singapore, Singapore.
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Reputn is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Theoria is a PR firm. They are located in Milano, Italy. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wakefield, MA
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Founded in 2013, Kevin York Communications is a public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Established in 2003, Illume is a small Baltimore, Maryland-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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George Nelson Group, a PR company, specializes in Public Relations and Branding. The agency is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999London, England
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Advertising company London Consultancy Group was launched in 2016. The team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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PR company WARTO is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Manly, Australia
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Public relations company Third Hemisphere was founded in 2015. The agency provides Public Relations and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Sectech Solutions is a branding agency. The firm is based in Manchester, England. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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CG Life is a branding company. Their midsize team is based in Chicago, Illinois and San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York and Irvine, California, Dukas Linden is a PR agency. Launched in 2002, the team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49София, Bulgaria
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Intelday Solutions is a PR agency. They are located in София, Bulgaria. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Manara Global is a PR company founded in 2019. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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LOOQME, a Market Research company, was launched in 2017. The team offers Market Research and Other Marketing and is in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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LatAm Intersect PR is a public relations agency established in 2019. The firm provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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In Toone Communication is an Advertising company. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auburn, ME
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Based in Auburn, Maine, Twelve North Agency is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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See all 1 projectsKobayashi Online is a web and application development company specializing in designing and building digital solutions using Ruby on Rails. The company received mixed feedback, with strengths in creativity (mentioned by 100% of reviewers) overshadowed by significant challenges in project execution and management, as noted by 100% of reviewers.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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MCA Group is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is located in Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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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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33.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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32.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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31.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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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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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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30.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.