Which issues management agencies are known for 24/7 availability and rapid response?

Several issue management agencies are known for 24/7 availability and rapid response, especially those handling crisis communications, reputation management, and digital monitoring. Common examples include:

• Edelman – Global crisis and reputation management support with around-the-clock response capabilities.
• Weber Shandwick – Strong crisis communications practice, often operating 24/7 for urgent issues.
• FleishmanHillard – Known for rapid-response crisis and corporate reputation teams.
• Burson (formerly BCW / Burson Cohn & Wolfe) – Offers global issues and crisis management support with emergency response services.
• Ketchum – Provides crisis counsel and issue response, often with continuous monitoring.
• Ruder Finn – Has issue and crisis management capabilities with fast-turn response teams.
• Hill + Knowlton Strategies – Longstanding crisis and issues management experience, including rapid-response support.
• Sard Verbinnen & Co. – Frequently used for high-stakes crisis, litigation, and reputation issues.
• Sloane & Company – Known for crisis communications and investor/reputation issues response.
• Infinite Global – Specializes in legal crisis and reputation management, with fast response and monitoring.

What to look for when choosing one:

• Dedicated 24/7 hotline or on-call team
• Media monitoring and social listening
• Global coverage across time zones
• Pre-approved crisis playbooks
• Rapid escalation protocols

If you want, I can also provide:

1. a shortlist by industry (tech, healthcare, finance, etc.), or
2. a comparison table of these agencies’ strengths and typical response models.