Our directory highlights top event marketing agency options in the US, evaluated across five core ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 experts, with support from over 100 verified client reviews - helping you identify the right partner with confidence.
Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.
At Vivid Visual Solutions, we dont just build brandswe flaunt them.Were a boutique creative strategy and design agency that helps coaches, consultants, and purpose-driven nonprofits show up with clarity, confidence, and undeniable style...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Good Advertising is a small, but mighty agency located in Memphis, TN. Our clients come to us for our excellent service, high-quality design, fast turnarounds and hands-on quality control, from start to finish...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marie Street Marketing is a full-service integrated marketing agency working with the world's best entertainment, consumer and lifestyle brands...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Transcendent Media Group is a leading music marketing firm, founded by two successful independent concert promoters with a vision to elevate the St. Louis music scene. Our mission is to be a one-stop shop for promoting your music and connecting with your fans...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Overland, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Test Pilot is a full-service, creative advertising agency that believes in the power of a brand. The way it makes you feel. Its ability to shape consciousness. The stories it tells. Because when a brand resonates in the heart of the target, you have more than a customer - you have a brand advocate...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Newnan, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Brand Development Group (BDG) possesses over 50+ combined years of experience and prides itself in offering holistic solutions to brands around the world. Our integrated approach saves clients time and money, while BDG executes each campaign with personalized care, as if it was our own...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Covington, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing overall is a creative endeavor. The digital marketing journey can be treacherous when one doesn't know the way. Do you lack In-House creative support? No worries, WAJ has got you covered with the finest professionals in the field, who will make your digital journey effortless...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Clifton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vereigen Media is a U.S.-based B2B demand generation company that supports organizations connect with data-driven lead generation and audience engagement solutions...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are an award-winning B2B agency, working with international technology, industrial & professional services companies. We exist to change that. Velo delivers strategic counsel and end-to-end campaign execution that makes our clients value visible, compelling, and undeniably recommendable. Our work blends...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are an award-winning full-service B2B tech marketing and PR agency headquartered in Silicon Valley, working with clients globally...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Not every story is worth telling. Facutly is the agency that finds it. Brand strategy, design, and film, built by one integrated team, from brief to final frame...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
EngagePulse is a senior-led Marketo consulting and marketing-operations firm for enterprise B2B teams. We audit, architect, integrate, and optimize Adobe Marketo Engage — lead lifecycle, scoring, Marketo–Salesforce sync, migrations, and revenue reporting — led by consultants with hands-on experience...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Managed Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Suwanee, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Formula Inbox is a boutique email deliverability consultancy. We help B2B companies stop landing in spam and start reaching the inbox. Deliverability is all we do, not a side service bolted onto marketing. We work across every major email platform and treat cold outreach, marketing, and transactional email as...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Email Marketing
- CRO
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Unlimited Dreams Graphic Design Multimedia Studio crafts elevated brand identities, powerful visual storytelling, luxury packaging, and digital experiences designed to turn big ideas into unforgettable impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Thumbvista, since 2012, uses programmatic advertising tools such as geofencing and audience data to allow advertisers to reach the right audience based on location, time and interest...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Twofold Marketing, our philosophy for successful and sustainable marketing is to create a strategy that focuses on both digital marketing and human marketing. Our specialty is legal and medical marketing, and we help them rank #1 in minds and online...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Douglasville, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We’ve built our business by creating customized marketing programs designed precisely to match our clients’ needs, providing clients of all sizes with the same high level of expertise, attention, and responsive service...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Skies Fall leverages innovative media and influential forces to produce positive, tangible results while fostering meaningful connections...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mach Media is a powerhouse agency that combines the strength of their international team and global presence. From Digital Advisors to Copywriters, they offer comprehensive services for businesses both near and far - providing strategies tailored specifically to each individual need...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let's make your brand stand out! Cooperate Marketing is the perfect partner to help you do just that. We bring unique solutions tailored to exceed all of your expectations - a far cry from generic advertising agencies and stock platforms. With our expertise in through-channel marketing, such as cooperative...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
By offering a high value vs. high volume service, Marketing Outpost's clients receive individualized attention and the utmost commitment to their business growth strategy. Through rigorous investigation into obstacles that may be impeding progress, we are able to expertly identify key issues and formulate...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are Doe-Anderson, a long-standing ad agency with roots dating back to 1915. At the heart of our work lies a profound understanding of the individuals behind consumer behavior...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Kiterocket, the dynamic merger of Impress Labs and Duo Public Relations, is a PR and marketing agency that enhances brand value by embracing uniqueness and amplifying their voice. Our diverse team of experts, from communication strategists to designers and social media consultants, are dedicated to delivering...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mason Creative excels in event planning and consulting, offering tailored services from concept creation to execution. Its extensive experience ensures every detail, from budgeting to décor design, aligns with clients' goals. Whether for corporations or nonprofits, Mason Creative delivers exceptional...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ALLAUR is a creative digital agency dedicated to helping brands maximize their influence and reach their goals. By offering personalized services and a dedicated point-of-contact for each project, ALLAUR ensures seamless collaboration and exceptional results. Its diverse expertise spans event planning...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DPEM is an experiential and event management agency specializing in marketing strategy and live and virtual event production. Focused on delivering emotionally impactful and sustainable experiences, DPEM helps brands connect authentically with their audiences. From product launches to influencer engagement...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Fairfax, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Media Mea is your full-spectrum advertising partner delivering powerful, data-driven campaigns across TV, digital billboards, mobile, and more. We turn every screen into your opportunity...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Big Mouth PR is a loud-by-design brand & PR studio for the founders, executives and brands who refuse to be the best-kept secret...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SAC Designs is a Boston based award winning animation and web design studio specializing in video, HTML5 animations and website design and development. SAC Designs develops unique custom designs for marketing agencies, small businesses and large corporations...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Hudson, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Moment is a full-service experiential marketing agency that designs and delivers immersive brand experiences that connect people to products, stories, and culture. We manage every stage strategy, creative, design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and measurable impact...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Event Marketing
- Market Research
- Branding
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Brassic stands as a boutique digital marketing agency, distinguishing itself by its ability to deliver results for clients and partners across various budgetary considerations. We invite you to communicate your needs, and we will devise strategies to enhance the prosperity of your business...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Manchester, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
Marketing that Moves People.Levo is a strategic, full-service creative agency built to move people. We help brands find their RallyPointthe belief that unites their story, fuels their creativity, and inspires action...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Apple Rock is a 32+ year old award winnig event marketing company. We have mastered the art of creating visually engaging designs for Events, Trade Show and Branded Interiors. Our custom tailored designs, innovative marketing techniques and custom fabrication talents will meet or exceed your...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Elevation Marketing is a Denver based digital marketing agency serving the US and Canada. We love our work, and we love our clients. We never want to be the biggest agency but we aim to be the best. We have close relationships with our clients, and pour our hearts and souls into delivering results that...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Among all the digital agencies in the world, SGD Advertising is one of the few that specializes in advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations with a spotlight focused exclusively on accounts who target seniors, boomers, and adult children...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
CDJ & Associates is a boutique business management firm specializing in crisis, reputation, PR & strategic management. Our ideal clients range from CEO's and entrepreneurs to political and public figures. Our team consists of experts in numerous areas of business management, reputation building, political...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Swell Co-Lab is a hybrid marketing and brand services firm that is driven by the commitment to challenge how brands connect with people...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intentional Marketing is an expert in assisting firms to realize their marketing objectives. Our experienced team has the knowledge, resources, and experience to develop a complete approach that will maximize your reach and influence. Our offerings include of content marketing, digital marketing, SEO, and...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Someone is out there looking for exactly what you have to offer! We strategically design bespoke marketing solutions for our clients to help their audiences find them. Our services include branding, website design, social media marketing, label design, and ongoing marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Coloma, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
OpraDigital© is a digital design studio that supports exciting brands with bespoke creative work...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Customer Story specializes in creating compelling customer stories and corporate videos. With over a decade of experience, they offer services like testimonial video production, event video production, video editing, and social media video content and more. Serving a diverse clientele, they excel in...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Port Jeff Signs & Graphics offers professional signage and graphics services designed to elevate your brand and make it stand out from the crowd. Whether you need eye-catching banners or stunning vehicle wraps, our team is dedicated to providing top-notch solutions that leave a lasting impression and drive...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Port Jefferson Station, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The biggest companies in the world choose our team and now you can too. Experience world class service and results you can count on. Our modular pricing makes sure you only pay for the services you need. No matter if you need strategy, design, content creation or to buy media, we can even work white label. We...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a woman and Latina-owned full service digital agency. We formed this agency with the belief that when we roll up our sleeves and authentically listen to our clients, inspiring things can happen. We partner with our clients on solutions that aren't just creative, they're transformative...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Soxcessful is a retail management company backing global visionaries like yours. As a partner, we centralize and streamline. Retail management company backing global visionaries...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a results-driven, boutique-sized agency headquartered in Southern California with an office in New York City and a trusted global PR agency network offering international reach from a local office. Our areas of specialization are TMT (Telecom Media Technology), entertainment marketing, and we are...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Redondo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
3 Moons Studio assists companies in expanding their operations by developing robust websites. You won't have any trouble using and managing our webpages at all. You will receive a website that functions well for your company and is prepared to expand, constructed with the most up-to-date and advanced tools...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
Consumer and trade promotions. Loyalty and incentive programs (consumers, sales force, distribution). Low-budget tv, social media, and radio commercials production...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Purple Exhibits builds custom trade show booths for brands that exhibit anywhere in the U.S. From our own shop in Fishkill, New York, we take each exhibit from 3D concept to show floor: design, in-house fabrication, graphics, freight, installation and dismantle, on-site supervision and storage. Because the...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fishkill, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose a Leading Event Marketing Agency in the US
Why should I hire an event marketing expert?
Event marketing helps businesses grow by increasing brand awareness, strengthening customer loyalty, and building meaningful relationships.
Its key advantages include:
- Brand building
Events let customers experience a brand firsthand through visuals, messaging, and product demonstrations, which creates stronger emotional connections and more positive brand perceptions. - Increased sales
Businesses can drive revenue through on-site purchases, exclusive event offers, and follow-up promotions that create urgency and encourage buying.
Over 80% of organizers consider in-person events the most impactful marketing channel, according to Swoogo. - Customer engagement
Interactive and personalized experiences help businesses connect more deeply with customers, gather feedback, and improve products or services.
Swoogo’s report also highlights that 55% of event attendees prefer in-person events over virtual ones. - Networking
Events make it easier to meet new customers, strengthen existing relationships, and form partnerships with industry peers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Event organizers report increased attendance at their in-person B2B conferences, with over 50% seeing growth in attendance. - Data collection
Events provide valuable customer insights, including contact details and behavior patterns, which can be used to improve marketing strategies and decision-making.
How do I choose the right B2B event marketing agency for my brand?
Start by defining your event goal with absolute clarity. Are you trying to generate leads, build brand awareness, launch a product, or strengthen customer relationships?
Different agencies excel at different objectives.
- Look for agencies with proven experience in your specific event type, whether that's trade shows, conferences, experiential activations, or product launches.
- Evaluate their understanding of your target audience size and demographics. Industry experience matters because healthcare events differ dramatically from technology conferences or consumer brand activations.
- Compare creative vision by reviewing case studies and past work that demonstrates innovative thinking.
- Assess logistics capability by asking about their vendor relationships, venue networks, and execution track record.
- Budget control is essential, so ask how event marketing agencies manage costs and what reporting you'll receive throughout the planning process.
According to Splash's research, 77% of marketers say events are the most effective marketing channel for their company.
What kind of ROI can I expect from event marketing?
According to Swoogo, 52% of businesses believe that events deliver the highest ROI compared to other marketing channels, by fostering brand loyalty, building relationships, and creating memorable experiences.
Companies that invest $50–$100 million in event marketing report strong returns.
About 75% expect an ROI greater than 5:1, while 48% of brands anticipate returns between 3:1 and 5:1.
In addition, 44% of marketers say their event marketing efforts deliver an average ROI of 3:1, according to Equation Events.
You can easily calculate simple ROI with the following formula ROI = (Net Profit / Total Investment) x 100, and get a clear percentage that shows how much return you get for every dollar you invest.
If you’d like to estimate how much money you’ll generate as a direct result of the event, you’ll want to calculate the Advanced or Incremental ROI, and the formula is Incremental ROI = (Incremental Revenue - Event Cost) / Event Cost x 100.
According to Think Orion, typical ROI from event marketing ranges between 25%-34%, depending on the industry, making it an effective and profitable marketing strategy for businesses across various sectors.
Pre-event marketing, including email campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, helps maximize ROI.
The Agility PR Solutions research revealed that more than 75% of participants reported heightened trust in brands following personal interactions at events.
Many businesses experience an immediate increase in sales during or shortly after events, driven by live demonstrations and direct interactions, and gain valuable opportunities for personalized follow-up to turn interested attendees into customers.
What is the difference between an event marketing agency and an event production company?
Event marketing agencies focus on the strategic elements that drive business results.
They develop messaging, define audience engagement strategies, create content, manage promotion, and measure outcomes against business objectives.
Event production companies focus primarily on logistics and execution.
They handle staging, audiovisual equipment, lighting, venue management, and technical direction.
Think of it this way: a marketing agency determines what story you want to tell and how to tell it, while a production company ensures the stage, lights, and sound work flawlessly when you tell it.
Many full-service event marketing agencies handle both strategy and production, providing end-to-end support.
However, some brands prefer to separate these functions, hiring a marketing agency for strategy and a production company for execution.
How do I choose the best agency on DesignRush that fits my budget?
We’ve created a list of top event marketing agencies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a service provider that’s within your price range.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Medium budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
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Event Marketing Agency FAQs
What types of businesses usually work with these types of companies?
They serve a wide range of industries, including:
- B2B technology and SaaS companies represent a significant portion of the market, using events to demonstrate products and generate qualified leads. According to statistics, corporate events, including trade shows, seminars, and product launches, account for 27.8% of the global events industry market.
- Enterprise services firms rely on conferences and executive briefings to build relationships with decision-makers.
- Consumer brands invest heavily in experiential activations to create memorable interactions with their target audiences.
- Fintech companies use events to build trust in an industry where credibility matters enormously.
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations host educational conferences and product launches with strict compliance requirements.
- Educational institutions and associations depend on annual conferences as major engagement and revenue drivers.
- Media companies produce events ranging from intimate networking sessions to massive festivals.
- Trade associations bring entire industries together through exhibitions and annual meetings.
According to Cvent, the global corporate events market was valued at $325 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to nearly $600 billion by 2029.
What services do most agencies offer?
Event marketing companies typically provide the following services:
- Event strategy development: Aligning event goals with business objectives and audience needs
- Experiential marketing: Creating immersive brand experiences that drive emotional connection
- Trade show management: Covering design, staffing, logistics, and lead capture
- Product launches: Orchestrating memorable reveals that generate buzz and coverage
- Conference production: Speaker management, session programming, and attendee experience
- Brand activations: Pop-up experiences, sponsorship activations, and guerrilla marketing
- Logistics coordination: Venue selection, vendor management, and timeline execution
- Production services: Staging, audiovisual, lighting, and technical direction
- Post-event reporting: Analytics, ROI measurement, and recommendations
According to Bizzabo's 2024 data, 78% of organizers identify in-person events as their organization's most impactful marketing channel, driving demand for these specialized services.
How much does event marketing cost?
The costs vary significantly based on scale, complexity, and objectives. According to Amex report, on average, 14% of a marketing budget goes toward event marketing. Furthermore, according to statistics, U.S. companies spend approximately $122 billion every year on event marketing.
| Event size | Cost |
| Small events (intimate product launches, executive dinners, or localized brand activations) | $15,000-$40,000 |
| Mid-sized events (regional conferences, multi-day trade show presences, or larger product launches) | $75,000-$250,000 |
| Large-scale or multi-city events, including national conferences, major experiential campaigns, or flagship annual events | $500,000+ |
According to GoGather's benchmarking data, the typical conference budget in the United States is approximately $1.89 million, accommodating an average of 601 attendees, with a per-person expenditure of about $3,144.
What additional costs should I expect when working with these types of agencies?
Beyond base agency fees, several additional expenses commonly arise during event execution.
Typical additional costs include:
- Venue rental: One of the largest line items, varying dramatically by location and prestige
- Travel and accommodation: For staff, speakers, and sometimes attendees
- Event staffing: Registration personnel, brand ambassadors, and technical crew
- Permits and insurance: Required for many public or large-scale events
- AV equipment: Sound systems, screens, lighting, and technical infrastructure
- Catering: Food and beverage accounting for roughly 30% of the total budget
- Insurance coverage: Liability and cancellation protection
- Post-event content: Photography, videography, and content repurposing
According to GoGather's data, food and beverage alone accounts for 29.9% of the total conference budget, with an average spend of $565,000, translating to approximately $940 per attendee.
The additional costs typically add 25% to 50% to base budgets, depending on event scope and production requirements.
How long does it take to plan and execute an event marketing campaign?
Event planning timelines depend heavily on scale and complexity.
| Type of event | Timeline |
| Simple activations or smaller gatherings | 6 -8 weeks |
| Corporate events | 3-6 months |
| Larger conferences, major trade show presences, or experiential campaigns | 9-12 months (planning should begin 12-18 months before the event) |
| Virtual events | 8-12 weeks |
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