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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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Founded in 1988, Russo Partners, LLC is a public relations firm. Based in New York, New York, the team specializes in Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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JBJ Management is a PR agency. They were founded in 2006 and provide Public Relations and Event Management.
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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 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Solski Communications is a PR agency established in 2008. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management and is located in Warszawa, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wien, Austria
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In Wien, Austria, b2g bettertogether group is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Small Event Management company Sănătatea Press Group, is based in București, Romania. The team provides Event Management and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2024, Layer PR, a small public relations firm, is in London, England and मुंबई, India. Their team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Located in Berlin, Germany, getpress GmbH is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Founded in 2023, SuccessOnn Public Relations is a PR firm. The agency provides Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jerusalem, Israel
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Gova10 is a PR agency. Launched in 2022, the company is located in Jerusalem, Israel. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bruxelles, Belgium
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Founded in 2014, Hague Corporate Affairs is a small Bruxelles, Belgium-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Escalate PR, a public relations firm, was established in 2019. The firm offers Public Relations and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ixelles, Belgium
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SEC Newgate EU is a public relations company. They are based in Ixelles, Belgium and have small team. Their services include Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, BLUE CUBE MARKETING SOLUTIONS is a small PR company. The team provides Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Imogen Public Relations is a public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing and is in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warrington, England
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No Brainer Agency is a PR agency. Launched in 2015, the agency is in Warrington, England. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Blue Totem, a public relations company, was founded in 2016. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Creato Urban, a small public relations firm, is located in Lagos, Nigeria. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Founded in 2014, pr2 - Communication Agency is a PR agency. In Sofia, Bulgaria, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Branding Media, a PR agency, provides Public Relations and Branding. The firm is headquartered in Quito, Ecuador.
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Reveille Advisors is a public relations agency. Founded in 2021, their team specializes in Public Relations and Executive Search.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Molise PR provides Marketing Strategy and Branding. They were established in 2008.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wokingham, England
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In Wokingham, England, Upmarketry is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
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Clare Morris Agency is a public relations firm. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, their small team offers Public Relations and Event Management. The company was established in 2006.
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MarketingBuckle offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including content creation, ad campaigns, and SEO improvements. Overall feedback highlights their successful strategy customization, responsiveness, and effective project management, resulting in significant online presence and revenue growth for clients. They are recommended for their dedication and tailored approach, with minor suggestions for more detailed analytics and reporting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Burkhart Marketing Partners is an Advertising company launched in 1998. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49София, Bulgaria
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United Partners is a small Conversion Optimization company in София, Bulgaria. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pewaukee, WI
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Platypus Advertising + Design is a small graphic design agency launched in 1987. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Kliff Technologies - India is an Advertising company established in 2010. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Nepal Film Production is a small Advertising company launched in 2011. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Content Marketing company Trulink.io is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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Launched in 2021, The Carlstic Group Ltd is a small Nairobi, Kenya-based public relations company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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The Hayes Initiative, a public relations company, is located in. They specialize in Public Relations and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Advocacy Communications is a small Port Melbourne, Australia-based public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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The Markham Group, a PR firm, is in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sans Souci, Australia
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Founded in 2016, HM&M Public Relations, a small Content Marketing company, is in Scottsdale, Arizona and Sans Souci, Australia. Their services include Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Launched in 2018, Communicis, a small media planning and buying agency, is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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AGC Comunicaciones, a public relations agency, was launched in 2009. In La Victoria, Peru, the team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 2002, Kivvit is an Advertising company. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249București, Romania
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Smartpoint is a public relations company. Established in 2005, their team focuses on Public Relations.
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Public relations firm Graffiti PR is in București, Romania. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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PR firm Sherry Alpert Corporate Communications was founded in 1997. The firm focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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StylePress Agency is a PR company. The Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based company was established in 2016. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Meirc Training and Consulting is a midsize public relations agency launched in 1958. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bressanone, Italy
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Advertising company Brandnamic was founded in 1996. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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FleishmanHillard is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 1946. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is in Warszawa, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Johannesburg, South Africa
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Midsize public relations agency Eclipse Communications, is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Singapore
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Redhill is a branding company. Launched in 2014, the company is based in Singapore and Minato City, Japan. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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Harrington Clark is a PR company and social media marketing firm based in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Farmington Hills, MI
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Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) is a public relations firm established in 2018. The team provides Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Advertising company Madano was launched in 2004. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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$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.