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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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Jennings is a branding company. Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the agency offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249München, Germany
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Headquartered in München, Germany, Medicine and Market is a midsize public relations firm. The team focuses on Public Relations.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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PR company INTERPROFIT was established in 1989. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Midsize Business Consulting company Emirates First Business Service, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Business Consulting and Translation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Established in 2007, MHLYA is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHattiesburg, MS
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Quill Communication is a small public relations firm founded in 2021. Their team provides Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Midsize public relations company Strategic Public Relations Group Limited, is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Their services include Public Relations.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249
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Tactical Rabbit is a public relations agency headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. They offer Public Relations and Litigation Support Services and were launched in 2012.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Social media marketing firm unsocials provides Social Media Marketing and Performance Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roma, Italy
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Launched in 2010, BMP Comunicazione is a PR company. The team provides Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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Luneckas Consulting is a public relations firm founded in 2000. The agency offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marchwood, England
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Devise Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2020. Located in Marchwood, England, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Faulhaber Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Toronto, Canada, the agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seoul, South Korea
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The Hoffman Agency Korea is a PR company established in 2000. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ilkley, England
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Approach PR is an Ilkley, England-based PR firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2001.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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Dear Content is a Content Marketing company. They are in Berlin, Germany and Spain. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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We Do Stories is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2007. The team offers Digital Strategy and Public Relations and is headquartered in Cambridge, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miraflores, Peru
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Pop Com PR is a public relations company established in 2012. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Pressman PR is a small PR firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Sheila Donnelly & Associates, a public relations agency, was launched in 1987. The firm focuses on Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Malmö, Sweden
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Public relations company EHRENBERG SØRENSEN Kommunikation specializes in Public Relations and Branding. They are based in Malmö, Sweden.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norfolk, VA
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Established in 1967, Goldman & Associates Public Relations is a small Norfolk, Virginia-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
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Comunicación Estratégica is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and were launched in 2000.
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Launched in 2006, FINN is a PR agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing and is based in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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PR agency Particle PR was established in 2023. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding and is located in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49København, Denmark
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Holm Kommunikation A/S, a PR agency, is headquartered in København, Denmark. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Communication Office Public Relations is a public relations firm. In Istanbul, Türkiye, the company focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, NJ
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Hubzone Depot is a public relations firm founded in 2008. Their team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLiverpool, England
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AMIOKAA, a Business Consulting company, focuses on Business Consulting and HR Consulting. The firm is located in Liverpool, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Zapwater is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Santa Monica, California.
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SutherlandGold is a small branding company established in 2002. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minato City, Japan
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Founded in 1960, COSMO is a small Minato City, Japan-based public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eden Prairie, MN
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Lilja Communications, a PR firm, was founded in 1988. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Barrington, MA
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Small public relations firm EGLahr PR & Media, is headquartered in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Public Relations and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
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Nova Reputation Management is a public relations agency established in 2021. Located in Halifax, Canada, the team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Located in Lagos, Nigeria, Robert Taylor Media is a media planning & buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Dobliup Limited is a media planning and buying company. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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A&O PR is a PR agency launched in 2009. The company provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chuo City, Japan
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Tokyo PR is a Chuo City, Japan-based public relations company. They focus on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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AdelmanDean Group is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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R Strategy Group, a public relations company, provides Public Relations and Event Marketing. The company is in Cleveland, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
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Parker Poe Consulting LLC is a small Columbia, South Carolina-based Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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PR company Commonwealth Public Relations was founded in 2009. The firm focuses on Public Relations and Branding, and is small.
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Located in Albany, New York, Ed Lewi Associates is a small PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manaus, Brazil
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IaÍ Promotions is an Event Marketing company. In Manaus, Brazil, their team specializes in Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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The KBD Group, LLC, a small PR company, is based in Norfolk, Virginia. The team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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Strategic Action Public Affairs is a small PR firm launched in 2012. Their services include Public Relations.
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Imarbe Comunicaciones is a public relations company. They are based in and have small team. They offer Public Relations.
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Based in Uskudar , Türkiye, F5 Communication Management is a small Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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Medya Dokuz is a small Besiktas , Türkiye-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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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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$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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$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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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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$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.