Top 100 Public Affairs Companies
July 2022Looking for a top public affairs company?
The main difference between public affairs and public relations is public affairs focuses on legislation or public administration, while public relations is broader and focuses on communication between the public overall and your company. If you need support communicating with stakeholders such as politicians, local communities, or think tanks, to name a few, look for a public affairs firm. A company specializing in public affairs will have experience explaining your company's positions on public policy issues and help lay the groundwork for legislative and policy changes.
That's why we've created this list of the best public affairs firms for you to review. Read through company descriptions, former clients, and notable projects to find the best fit for your business. (And, if you want personalized recommendations, tell us about your project.)
List of the Best Public Affairs Firms
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1
- $25,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Washington, DC
A leading digital marketing and brand management company, REQ outpaces changes in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape by bringing reputation, advocacy, brand, and business results to new heights. Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions and technologies that define, connect, and protect brands, REQ serves global brands and leaders in technology, real estate, entertainment, government, hospitality, retail, and finance. The company has been named to both the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Fast 500 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America, as well as Inc.’s Best Workplaces. Founded in Washington, DC in 2008, REQ has offices and employees in New York, Boston, and San Francisco.
Clients
- Waymo
- eBay
- Intel
- PayPal
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REQ provides PR services for a cybersecurity company. Their tasks include managing media relations, pitching, drafting bylines, coordinating interviews, coaching spokespeople, social media support, and more.
“The agility and flexibility of the team are outstanding.”
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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Calgary, Canada
Launched in 2020, Spitz Solutions is a PR company. The company provides public relations, social media marketing, and web design and has a small team.Industries
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In need of business exposure and credibility, a consulting firm engaged with Spitz Solutions for PR services. The team helped the company feature on Disrupt.
"From beginning to end Carson was very personable and honest."
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3
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- São Paulo, Brazil
Sherlock Communications is a PR and digital marketing agency based in São Paolo with additional locations in Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Mexico City. It was founded in 2015 and has more than 30 employees. They provide PR, digital strategy, and content marketing to clients in the consumer products & services, transportation, retail, financial services, and gaming sectors.
Clients
- Signify
- Air France
- Taboola
- Toluna
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Sherlock Communications provide ongoing marketing and PR services for an AI-powered app for the Latin American market. The team organizes press releases, TV, and radio interviews across five countries.
"Their speed to action is outstanding."
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4
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Langley Township, Canada
Jelly is a digital marketing and PR firm located in Fort Langley, B.C., Canada that specializes in SEO, PR, PPC, social media marketing, conversion optimization, video production, content marketing, and media buying. Established in 2012, the firm is comprised of fewer than 50 employees.
Clients
- 11-Jul
- La-Z-Boy Furntiture
- Sussex Insurance
- Giants Hockey
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A public sector body hired Jelly Digital Marketing & PR to provide branding services. Their efforts involve content creation, media purchases, document filing, and schedule management, among other tasks.
"It’s been a pleasure to work with them."
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- $100,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- New York, NY
Zerotrillion is an advertising company. The midsize Amsterdam, Netherlands-based agency was founded in 2019. Their team specializes in advertising, branding, public relations, marketing strategy, and more.
Clients
- Niagara Falls Tourism
- FRNT Financial
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind
- Jotun Paints
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Zerotrillion provided branding, marketing, social media strategy, PR, and media buying services for a cannabis producer. Their tasks included logo creation, website redesign, marketing campaigns, and more.
“They really thought outside the box and pushed the brand team to go further.”
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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Redondo Beach, CA
Bob Gold & Associates is a public relations, marketing, and communications agency headquartered in Redondo Beach, Calif. that specializes in PR, marketing strategy, and content marketing. Founded in 1997, the agency works with clients across industries such as arts, entertainment, and music, telecommunications, and information technology. Bob Gold & Associates is comprised of 15 employees.
Clients
- Advocado
- Anthem Sports & Entertainment
- Cisco
- Corning Optical Communications
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To assist in launching a movement, Bob Gold & Associates provided public relations services for a music publishing company. The team set out an initiative and headed a program in support of Black Lives Matter.
"Bob and his team are very well thought out and forward thinking."
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- Undisclosed
- 10 - 49 employees
- Spring Hill, Australia
Adoni Media is a PR and digital agency founded in 2012. Based in Spring Hill, Australia, the team of 10 employees specializes in PR and direct marketing.
Clients
- Glencore
- Senex
- NTI
- QPAC
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Adoni Media is assisting in maximizing the reach of PR efforts and seeking out PR opportunities for a transport and logistics insurer. They work on campaigns, content, and digital work and help train as well.
"Having former journalists work with our internal team enables us to achieve coverage, angles, and VNR outcomes."
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8
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Shanghai, China
Tribe China is a public relations company. The small team is located in Shanghai, China. Their services include public relations, social media marketing, and content marketing.
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A social group application company hired Tribe China to develop field marketing research in China. This involved market and competitor analysis, social media reports, and potential investment opportunities.
‘‘They over-delivered on scheduling, communication, and price; I was thoroughly impressed.’’
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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Boston, MA
BIGfish Communications is a PR and digital media firm that seeks to integrate traditional PR with innovative social media and marketing support. Based in Brookline, MA and with a team of more than 20 employees, BIGfish Communications mainly specializes in the technology, energy, and travel industries. Besides PR and social media marketing, BIGfish Communications' other services include media planning and buying and branding.
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BIGfish Communications provides journalist outreach services for a 3-D printing company. Their work includes media strategy.
“They really understand the media landscape as it relates to our market.”
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10
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Falls Church, VA
Pinkston Group is a media strategies and PR company based in Alexandria, Va. The company was founded in 2001 and now has a team of 39 that specializes in PR but also offers broadcast video and digital strategy services.
Clients
- AIG
- Americans for Prosperity Foundation
- Coalition for Public Safety
- Consumer Electronics Association
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A trade association wanted to create a high profile, visible media presence for its executives. Pinkston Group helped create media placements, speaking engagements, op-ed drafting and helping the CEO publish a book.
"Pinkston placed for the CEO more than 130 op-eds in 2012, and more than 160 in 2013 – stunning results by any measure. For speaking engagements, Pinkston Group pitched and placed the CEO at about one conference per week, around the world for the years from 2012-14. Outstanding results." — Senior Director, Trade Association
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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Chicago, IL
SHERMAN is a PR firm located in Chicago. Founded in 2001, the team of fewer than 10 employees works with clients across industries such as healthcare and medical, real estate, and information technology. They specialize in PR, marketing strategy, and social media marketing.
Clients
- The Harris Poll
- RWE Renewables
- Core Spaces
- American Academy of Art
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SHERMAN helped an NGO run a traditional PR campaign. They helped the client define the project’s objectives, then created and packaged press releases for different target groups within traditional media.
“SHERMAN exceeded our expectations with the ambition and energy they put into our project.”
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12
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Los Angeles, CA
Miller Ink is a Los Angeles-based agency founded in 2013. With no more than 50 experts, they offer advertising, digital strategy, and PR services for clients ranging from small firms to large companies in the industries of real estate, legal services, and nonprofit.
Clients
- American Jewish University
- Jewish Future Pledge
- American Friends of Yad Sarah
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Miller Ink helped establish the digital presence of a Jewish nonprofit. The team developed the client's communications platform, spearheaded social media campaigns, and endeavored to secure PR spots.
"Miller Ink goes above and beyond, taking some of our nascent or blue sky ideas and making them a reality."
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13
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Denver, CO
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Denver, Colo., Communications Strategy Group (CSG) is a public relations and content marketing company. The team of 35 works with clients in the mid market and enterprise companies in the education, financial services, and healthcare industries. CSG specializes in public relations, content marketing, marketing strategy, and business consulting.
Clients
- TIAA
- Transamerica
- Wells Fargo Advisors
- Charles Schwab
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An investment manager hired Communications Strategy Group to redesign their website in time for their company’s reorganization. The team is also producing marketing and communication collaterals for the event.
"On top of their good quality work, they’re very reliable and unafraid to speak their minds."
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14
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Newark, DE
TCF - The Crowdfunding Formula is a midsize advertising company. In Newark, Delaware and Yerevan, Armenia, the company was founded in 2016. Their team provides advertising, public relations, marketing strategy, pay per click, and more.Industries
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TCF - The Crowdfunding Formula was hired by a lifestyle backpack startup to supplement their crowdfunding campaign efforts. The team improves their social media presence and designs creative assets.
"They instantly responded to our invitation to connect and were able to identify our target audience with agility."
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- $10,000+
- 250 - 999 employees
- New York, NY
ICR is a midsize advertising company launched in 1998. Their team offers advertising, marketing strategy, market research, and public relations. The company is based in New York, New York; San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts and Los Angeles, California.
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ICR is ensuring that their client’s website is compliant with rules and regulations for publicly held companies. They’re updating the platform, building a page for investors, and creating an ESG component.
“We heard they were good, but we had no idea how good. They consistently set us up for success.”
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16
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Atlanta, GA
Joseph Studios is a digital strategy company that is headquartered in Woodstock, Ga. with a second office in Atlanta. They were founded in 2016 and their team of 5 specializes in affiliate marketing, SEO, and social media marketing.
Clients
- Paradise Wedding Chapel
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Joseph Studios provides digital marketing services for a wildlife nonprofit organization. They manage Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, write a blog, and work on content strategy and SEO.
"They try to incorporate anything we ask them to the best of their ability."
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17
- $10,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Boston, MA
Matter Communications was founded in Newburyport, Mass., in 2003 and now has more than 150 employees in offices across the U.S. in Boston, Boulder, Colo., Portland, Ore., and Providence, R.I. The agency's main focus is on public relations but also works on social media marketing, video production, SEO, PPC, digital strategy, logo, and graphic design.
Clients
- Blue Yonder
- CVS Health
- Johnson Controls
- HARMAN
Industries
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Matter manages PR responsibilities in the North American region of a global company. They generate media coverage, reach out to influencers, and create PR plans.
“I’ve worked with quite a few different agencies, and none of them have been as successful as Matter.”
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18
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Charleston, SC
Headquartered in SC, The Brandon Agency is a team of brand strategy experts, with a special focus on advertising, social media marketing, and public relations. Founded in 1959, The Brandon Agency has an extensive national and international presence with additional offices in SC, NC, Fla., and Bulgaria.
Clients
- Scansource
- Continental Tire
- Security Finance
- CresCom Bank
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The Brandon Agency provides various advertising and marketing services. They helped create and polish a memorable brand identity. They also develop, initiate, and maintain automated marketing campaigns.
“We appreciate their willingness to meet with us face-to-face and work through complex tasks.”
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19
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Singapore, Singapore
AJ Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. Founded in 2019, the firm is located in Singapore, Singapore; Minato City, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their team specializes in social media marketing, advertising, content marketing, mobile & app marketing, and more.
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AJ Marketing developed and executed a B2B LinkedIn advertising campaign for a consulting company. They created all the marketing content and published them as promoted posts.
"AJ Marketing delivered great content strategy and campaign management services."
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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Nashville, TN
R Public Relations, a public relations agency, was established in 2008. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, their small team provides public relations, content marketing, and social media marketing.
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R Public Relations works as a restaurant chain's PR team. They were hired for their commendable service with other businesses in Nashville.
"Their willingness to really take time to learn and understand our business is impressive."
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21
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Spreckley Partners is an independent PR consultancy based in London with a team of fewer than 50 members. Since their founding in 1983, they have provided their expertise in PR, content marketing, and digital strategy for clients ranging from startups to enterprises, with a focus on the IT industry.
Clients
- Inmarsat
- ASUS
- Sports Direct International plc
- Duff & Phelps
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Spreckley Partners was once hired by a software company in both their B2C and B2B operations. Spreckley Partners helped connect the company to their clients and customers in the industry with the help of their PR expertise. Over the years, Spreckley Partners has provided PR support with little to no delay in their deadlines.
"I've worked with a lot of PR agencies, and they've been really good at helping us out when we go over there. Anyone from our company can go over there and rest assured that they'll get a very nice briefing or accompaniment." - Director of Advocacy, Software Company
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22
- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Portland, OR
Launched in 1978, HMH is an advertising company. The agency focuses on advertising, graphic design, media planning & buying, video production, and more and has a small team.
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HMH helps the client with print and digital ads, creating yearly campaigns for each. Additionally, they draft op-eds and other content for trade journals. They also act as PR consultants for the client's team.
"Overall, there’s been a dramatic increase in our brand visibility."
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23
- $10,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Chicago, IL
The Motion Agency is a Chicago-based marketing firm specializing in branding, public relations, advertising, digital strategy, and graphic design enterprise, mid-market and small businesses in the retail, education, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2007, they employ around 50 people.
Clients
- Adobe
- American Marketing Association
- The Home Depot
- Becker Professional Education
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Motion Agency organized a social media campaign and a series of print advertisements to promote a labor union’s holiday luncheon. They’ve also completed website development and PR projects in the past.
"They were easy to work with and receptive of my comments and feedback."
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24
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Sydney, Australia
BlueChip Communication is a PR and marketing agency based in Sydney with a team of 67 experts. Founded in 2004, they offer PR, marketing strategy, and content marketing solutions for clients ranging from small businesses to large firms. They have experience working with companies from the fields of financial services and real estate.
Clients
- ANZ
- ASFA
- BlackRock
- Centuria
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BlueChip Communication worked with an asset management company to assist them with their digital marketing needs. The company hired BlueChip Communication to run a marketing campaign for the sake of their global fund. The campaign resulted in numerous conversions and the funds raised exceeded the expectations of the company.
"They understood all aspects of the digital marketing program and sourced the right programs to pull it all together." - CEO, Asset Management Company
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25
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Austin, TX
Founded in 2008, Red Fan Communications is located in Austin, Texas. With about 9 employees, they provide branding, public relations, and digital strategy services for midmarket and small businesses. They focus on businesses in financial services, education, and legal cannabis industries.
Clients
- Q2
- Hyliion
- Fluence
- Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation
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Red Fan Communications provided PR and mentorship services for a female founders network. They worked on a comprehensive media campaign and provided valuable training on media relations and brand positioning.
"I was always 100% confident they were working diligently to accomplish our shared goals."
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26
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Los Angeles, CA
Brenton Way is a digital marketing agency based in Woodland Hills, Calif. Founded in 2017, Brenton Way's team of 7 employees provides a variety of different services such as SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and PR.
Clients
- T-Mobile
- Mattel
- Suja
- Wipro
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Brenton Way performed SEO work for the client to increase web traffic and attract more customers. They tracked their progress through Google Analytics. The team communicated with the client through Slack, primarily.
"They make it very easy to communicate with their team."
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27
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Miami, FL
Florida-based marketing agency S&G Content Marketing has about 10 employees and an additional office in New York. Founded in 2010, they offer content marketing, SEO, and public relations services to companies in a variety of industries.
Clients
- Medtronic
- Square
- AdRoll
- JotForm
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S&G Content Marketing refreshed the content of a food startup’s Amazon store. They first conducted a data deep dive before working on the content.
"Their process was very clear and smooth."
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28
- $1,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Pearl Lemon is a London based digital strategy agency that was founded in 2016. Their team of 13 employees specializes in SEO, email marketing, and social media marketing.
Clients
- Asteria Diamonds
- AJ Smart
- Go International
- Elevano
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Pearl Lemon provides PPC services, including keyword research and analysis for a talent company. They also initiate a cold email and cold calling campaign to boost lead generation.
"They have good communication and never fail to update us."
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- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Singapore, Singapore
Headquartered in Singapore, Bebop is a PR and marketing agency founded in 2010. A team of 10 professionals focus on content development, link earning, mobile optimization, and on site optimization for client projects.
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An influencer marketing company partnered with Bebop last year to help their company target and expand exposure to the Asia market, specifically the fashion companies that use Instagram as a primary pipeline. They provide a reputation and increased awareness amongst the fashion brands for the client.
“I was very impressed with their professionalism, business ethics and relentless effort in trying to give us the best value for our investment. Most importantly, reasonable investment.” – Business Development Director, An Influencer Marketing Management Company
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- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Raleigh, NC
THE REPUBLIK is a creative agency headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2001, their team of approximately 23 employees primarily serves small to midsized businesses. Their scope of services includes branding, marketing strategy, social media management, and more.
Clients
- Hyundai Living & Culture USA
- Fayetteville
- NC Convention and Visitor's Bureau
- Dilworth Coffee
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THE REPUBLIK developed a distillery’s brand identity and created marketing and branding materials for them. They also helped the company join a big competition for liquor brands and industry leaders.
“They provided not only the rocket to launch us but also the fuel and control team we needed.”
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