Explore leading experiential marketing agencies in the United States, often sought for their creative vision and ability to build culturally-defining brand activations relied upon by Fortune 500 companies.
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Southport Marketing is a Camarillo-based experiential marketing agency that creates memorable, high-impact brand activations, live events, sponsorships, and consumer experiences that connect audiences with brands nationwide. Their full-service approach blends strategic creativity with seamless execution to...
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- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Camarillo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Web Tonic
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Trusted By More Than 750 Brands like Nestle, Airbnb and Youtube.
Best Global Agency Awards 2026...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
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Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsSocial Link specializes in delivering exceptional social media marketing services to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Engage Element Marketing is an Albany-based ad agency founded in 2024 that specializes in performance-driven PPC, SEO, and social media campaigns. The team delivered a 273% lead increase for an automotive brand, drove 276% revenue growth for Wild Zora, and managed campaigns for clients including Cheesecake...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Your Trusted Partner in Your Digital Success!At Software Pro Digital, New Yorks top digital marketing agency, we help businesses grow with targeted SEO, PPC advertising, and social media marketing strategies.Serving NY, NJ, CT & Nationwide businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We run million-dollar campaigns for brands with innovative products. Thanks to our result-proven ecosystem and the team...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New Castle, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Cool Nerds Marketing is a CPG marketing agency and social media agency that helps brands create stronger content, campaigns, and creative. We work across social media management, content creation, paid creative, influencer marketing, brand activations, and other digital marketing services...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
LaunchPad helps companies turn new products into market momentum. We combine experienced strategy, hands-on execution, and AI-powered insights to sharpen positioning, accelerate launches, and drive smarter growth...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Package Design
- SEO
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
GRADIENT is a creative agency that places experiential marketing at its core. Through remarkable experiences, we enhance lives and drive human connection. With a humans-first, technology-second approach, we create authentic and impactful experiences that resonate. Choose GRADIENT to forge deep connections and...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, experience-led agency that believes experiential marketing is any way a brand engages people...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The AD Leaf delivers AI-driven marketing and advertising solutions to help businesses grow through intelligent, integrated campaigns...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We're an ambitious agency for ambitious brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're an experiential marketing agency. We craft amazing, meaningful experiences that bring brands & people together. We help our clients grow their business by pushing the boundaries of experiential marketing. We create brand experiences that surprise & delight to help our clients stand out...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Penta Marketing Agency is a specialist in Experiential Marketing 360º. With a focus on generating authentic and memorable experiences, we connect with the hearts and minds of consumers. With over 21 years of experience and more than 30 international awards, we bring a unique strategic, creative, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SGK is a world-renowned provider of packaging and brand experience solutions. As an industry leader, we work to deliver value-added experiences with each interaction...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Vaquero Advertising is your go-to Hispanic/Multicultural Marketing Agency in Dallas, Texas. From specialized campaigns to measurable results, we connect you with the Hispanic market and deliver impactful solutions for your brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Roanoke, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Supercharge your Marketing with Pop-Ups, Brand Activations, Sampling Campaigns, Wild Posting, Social Stunts, and Guerrilla Marketing - built for brands that want to breakthrough...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Wild Posting® is an out-of-home (OOH) advertising company specializing in high-impact, street-level advertising and guerrilla marketing. The company provides Wild Posting®, billboards, 8-Sheets, bus bench advertising, mobile billboards, in-theater advertising, and other guerrilla advertising formats for...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ruckus
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Velocity Growth provides a comprehensive suite of services centered around growth marketing. Our offerings encompass content, training, and consultancy, all aimed at propelling you toward your growth objectives...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Founded in 2014, Exverus by Brainlabs is a global, independent media agency growing brands with a scientific approach to full-funnel media planning & buying, traditional and programmatic advertising, retail media & e-commerce, paid search, paid social, and analytics...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Solve is an independent advertising agency known for creating bold, strategic campaigns that build brands and drive results. By combining creativity with data-driven insights, the agency crafts compelling narratives that connect with audiences and elevate businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Ignite Productions is a veteran-owned field marketing and experiential agency that helps consumer brands create, execute, and measure large-scale brand activations across the United States. Founded in 2018, the company combines experiential marketing, event staffing, product sampling, retail programs...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We transform market challenges into brand and revenue opportunities, driving meaningful change in our clients' businesses through strategy, brand development, creativity and storytelling...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Celebration, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
USATILITY is a creative agency founded in 2021 by Evan Combs to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to design. Born from a passion for accessibility, strategy, and unfiltered creativity, USATILITY helps brands grow through design, web, motion, and storytelling that puts people first. Our mission is...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SIGNFELD MEDIA specializes in home advertising with an emphasis on creative messaging services and targeted delivery solutions. The real wow factor begins when we combine multiple forms of media to create a comprehensive story for your audience...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Hudson, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Estes Media
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Estes Media is a full-service, done-for-you B2B digital marketing agency. We handle everything from branding, SEO, content creation, and advertising to , web design, and social media managementso you can focus on running your business. Our transparent, goal-aligned approach ensures your digital presence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
THKT Studios is an experiential marketing agency based in New York City and Amsterdam. We specialize in brand activations, pop-up events, product launches and immersive brand environments...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
First Call Solutions helps businesses grow through performance marketing, lead generation, and pay-per-call solutions. We specialize in delivering high-quality leads, inbound calls, and customer acquisition solutions across insurance, healthcare, home services, legal, and financial industries. Our focus is on...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As the 1st full-service marketing agency founded by Fortune 500 marketing director with 15+ years of U.S. experience, Douce specializes in Tech, Finance, AI, and E-commerce marketing. We combine enterprise-level strategy with startup agility to help brands grow fast and perform better...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rhillane Marketing Digital is a comprehensive digital marketing agency dedicated to delivering exceptional services that drive business success and growth. Our team of specialists excels in various domains, including Digital Marketing Strategy, Web Design, UI/UX, SEO, Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animations, Social...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mali & Friends
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.At Mali & Friends, we are more than just a design and development agency. We are partners in your journey towards success. We are excited to collaborate with you, understand your goals, and leverage our expertise to bring your vision to fruition. Together, let's create solutions that inspire, engage, and make...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Webistry drives revenue with data-driven paid media, experimentation, and CRO...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We dont just create videos or podcasts, we help you build a content engine that powers your entire marketing strategy. Whether its a consistent video series or an engaging podcast, our work fuels your brands growth and keeps your audience coming back for more...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Ashland, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Regan Group is a consumer activation agency. Whether it’s digital, social, shopper, or experiential, we know how to steer consumers to your brand...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cheric Information Network Technologies PVT LTD specializes in dynamic digital marketing services designed to catapult your business growth and elevate your online presence. With our expertise and tailored strategies, we empower businesses to thrive in the digital landscape and achieve unprecedented success...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DAT (DIGITAL ADVERTISING TRUCK) Media, is a full-service provider of LED Digital Advertising Trucks. Our trucks deliver high-definition digital billboard technology for all types of advertising. DAT Media is the leading digital truck advertising in Orlando Florida, offering top-notch service with 100%...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
GreenRubino is an independent, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency based in Seattle. For nearly 50 years, we have helped organizations solve complex marketing challenges and build momentum that produces measurable business results...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ROZUM builds the growth systems small businesses and agencies usually lack. Positioning, new business infrastructure, pipeline development, outreach the stuff that turns reputation into revenue. Founded by Maria Robles, a former senior biz dev lead who spent a decade building new business functions for...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Noble Digital is a director-led campaign creative and commercial video studio, founded in 2012 by Allen Martinez, a commercial director handpicked by Quentin Tarantino to direct through A Band Apart, with work in MoMA's permanent collection...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We build brands that own culture, not chase it. Founder-led brand studio for sports and entertainment, with lifestyle clients including Nike, Disney, Roku, Live Nation, Red Bull, and Netflix...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
MassMedia is an independent, fully-integrated, marketing, advertising, and public relations agency founded in 1997 with offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Orange County. For nearly three decades, MassMedia has helped organizations unlock transformative growth by pairing data-driven strategy with award-winning...
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- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
nez&pez is a founder-led creative branding agency helping B2B, technology, and cybersecurity brands differentiate in crowded markets. We connect brand strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, creative campaigns, websites, event marketing, demand generation, and sales enablement to build ideas people notice...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PX Media is a full-service digital marketing and creative agency based in Pasadena, California. With 24 years of experience, the agency delivers tailored solutions across web design, SEO, PPC, branding, content marketing, and managed hosting. Known for its emphasis on transparency and results, PX Media...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, there is a full-service marketing and advertising company called The Reuben Rink Company. Our skilled staff has produced a tonne of accolade-winning marketing, advertising, and PR work since 2000 (when we were once known as The Bloom Agency)...
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- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Experiential Marketing Agency in the United State FAQs
What do experiential marketing agencies in the United States do?
Experiential marketing agencies in the United States aim to forge a connection between a brand and its target audience through immersive, live, or hybrid experiences. They transform a brand's message into a tangible event, such as a pop-up shop, product launch activation, or multi-city mobile tour.
Their core function is to handle the entire logistical and creative load, allowing the client's internal team to focus on overall marketing strategy. At their core, experiential marketing campaigns are intended to drive engagement, capture high-quality leads, and create memorable moments that spur user-generated content and long-term loyalty.
What services does an experiential marketing agency provide?
Experiential marketing agencies oversee the entire process of transforming a brand's objective into a live, interactive consumer experience. They function as a single partner, managing the campaign from the initial strategy brainstorming through to the physical activation and the final data reporting.
Key services of these agencies encompass:
- Creative concepting and ideation
- 3D design and rendering (CADs)
- Custom fabrication and production
- Venue scouting and procurement
- Permitting and legal compliance
- Logistics and shipping management
- Staffing and brand ambassador management
- On-site event execution and management
- Data capture and lead generation
- Post-event reporting
How long does an experiential marketing project usually take?
For a substantial, full-scale activation like a multi-day pop-up or product-promotion tour, the typical lead time from kickoff to event day is approximately 10 to 12 weeks. The initial four weeks are dedicated to discovery, strategy finalization, creative concepting, and gaining client approval on technical designs and CADs.
The bulk of the timeline, weeks five through ten, is consumed by complex logistics such as obtaining venue permits, vendor sourcing, fabrication of custom components, and hiring and training specialized staff. Clients must also factor in potential delays from slow internal budget approvals or lengthy city-specific permitting processes, which can considerably affect the overall timeline.
What's included in a typical experiential marketing service package?
A standard package typically bundles three key components:
- Creative and strategy - covers audience profiling, ideation, and design mock-ups;
- Production and logistics - includes fabrication, venue procurement, permits, and on-site build/dismantle;
- Staffing and post-event reporting - refers to the final measurement report detailing key performance indicators (KPIs) like visitor count, dwell time, social media impressions, and lead capture data.
Clients should ensure their contract explicitly details ownership of all creative assets and raw consumer data collected during the experience.
What kind of portfolio should United States experiential marketing agencies have?
United States experiential marketing agencies should have a portfolio showing adaptability across varied formats, like trade shows, street activations, and hybrid digital-physical events, not just one type of project. The case studies must clearly outline the client's original objective, the agency's creative and logistical solution, and the final results using metrics like Net Promoter Score (NPS), lead-to-sale conversion rates, or media amplification value.
Do experiential marketing agencies in the United States provide performance guarantees?
Experiential marketing agencies in the United States typically do not offer traditional financial performance guarantees like a fixed cost-per-acquisition or sales lift, as event outcomes depend on external consumer behavior and environmental factors. Instead, accountability is established through strict guarantees on project deliverables, such as the quality of fabrication, adherence to the production schedule, and collection of pre-defined, measurable KPIs.
The contract will guarantee transparent and rigorous reporting on metrics like total consumer interactions, social impressions, and database opt-ins, allowing the client to calculate their own ROI. Compensation models may include performance bonuses tied to exceeding specific, achievable engagement or lead-volume targets.
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