Corporate Communications Consulting

U.S. Corporate Communications Rates Average $39/hr, Top-Tier Reaching $150+/hr

July 2026 Report Highlights 61% Gap in Corporate Change Communication Strategies

Clients demand commercial ROI connection amid budget scrutiny

Ongoing boutique M&A consolidation driven by holding groups (July 2026)

Trade policy volatility fuels demand for regulatory and risk comms advisory (July 2026)

Shift toward value-based pricing accelerates as AI reduces billable hours (July 2026)

Consulting focus expands into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

Budget retrenchment drives shift toward revenue attribution in July 2026

July 2026: Surge in M&A Deal Values Drives Demand for Strategic Comms

July 2026: Stabilization in consultancy salary budget growth and rate expansion