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.
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...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Camarillo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Encino, California, Callbox Inc. is a global leader in outsourced B2B lead generation, appointment setting, and event marketing. With over 20 years of experience and a multilingual team servicing APAC, LATAM, and EMEA, the agency supports medium-sized businesses to...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 108 Projects Listed
5WPR, an integrated marketing and public relations firm, offers services to drive value and growth for its clients. The firm focuses on crafting customized PR and marketing campaigns to attract and engage target audiences while aligning with clients' brand ambitions...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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
At GoInspo, we believe in the power of strategy and inspiration to engage and bring audiences together. Our mission is to provide our clients with the experiential marketing they need to produce events to positively stimulate and influence consumers, partners, and team members alike. We staff events, film...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Belkin Marketing, founded in 2007, is one of the longest-established boutique intelligence firm executing strategic partnerships, international expansion and executive positioning via VVIP events ecosystems like Davos WEF. Bespoke strategies focusing on measurable results for AI and Tech projects...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Meeting Tomorrow is a full service event production agency delivering end-to-end services for large, high-stakes corporate meetings and conferences nationwide...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a network of Public Relations agencies that will help you in 80+ countries to tell your story, enter foreign markets, launch your products and services, or just send your business news to the media...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are your all-in-one solution for crafting success in the digital landscape. Whether you're looking to boost your brand's online presence with PR and advertising, capture attention with outdoor and magazine ads, secure top-tier media coverage and featured articles, or tap into the power of influencer...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Trust Email Broadcast to unleash the power of expert email marketing for your business. With our in-depth understanding of influence, deliverability, and design, we proactively address email campaign issues and deliver exceptional results. Our commitment to captivating content, complemented by stunning...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We prove ourselves with developing long-term partnerships with small businesses, large corporations, and people we believe in...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
ioVista is a full-service eCommerce development agency renowned for its expertise in creating and building exceptional eCommerce websites on leading platforms like Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Yahoo Stores, and WordPress...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Accelity is a strategy-first marketing partner that helps growth-stage companies scale through process-driven, data-powered, creative execution, connecting strategy to measurable performance...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Corporate Events Las Vegas provides full-service event management for corporate clients. We handle venue selection, contract negotiation, logistics, and entertainment with precision and accountability...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Event Marketer is owned by Access Intelligence, a leading worldwide information, and marketing company that provides unparalleled business intelligence and integrated marketing solutions in nearly a dozen global market sectors. With a customer-centric culture dedicated to editorial excellence and marketing...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
The global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
SOBO Concepts is a promotional products design studio that goes beyond putting a logo on a product. We work across hospitality, food and beverage, events, technology, and retail to design SWAG that actually reflects a brand. Every project starts with understanding the client's identity, audience, and goals...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
New-York based PR firm, leveraging traditional PR strategies with new digital tactics, harnessing the power of social media, and working with you to elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lead Love is a standout Revenue Operations agency specializing in HubSpot-centered tech stacks. We are a team of CRM architects, BI analytics aficionados, and marketing + sales operations veterans. Ready to supercharge your CRM? Contact us!...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
- Event Marketing
- CRO
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
Traditional video production is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated.We handle your video end-to-end, taking care of all the creative details and marketing research, so you can focus on what you do, while we produce a video that sells for your business.Studies show that 87% of consumers say...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
NEWaukee is a Milwaukee-based experiential agency specializing in event production and brand activations. We work with organizations looking for innovative ways to engage their customers...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Gelia is more than a full-service agency; we are a strategic partner that integrates marketing communications and technology to drive results. Our deep client relationships, averaging 23 years, are a testament to our approach as a collaborative and sensitive partner...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Williamsville, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
Rev-Empire is a US-based B2B outbound agency that helps startups, SMEs, and enterprise sales teams build predictable pipeline through lead generation, appointment setting, and outsourced SDR. We run multi-channel outreach across email, LinkedIn, cold calling as one integrated system...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 1996. 850+ global team members. Hubs in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, and Singapore, FIRST manages over 37,000 projects annually across 110 countries. The agency serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
ifahto WorldWide offers comprehensive global services encompassing brand development, strategic marketing, and event production. With our expertise, we redefine brands, devise innovative strategies, and curate unforgettable experiences to drive your business forward...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Fifth Ring is a full-service B2B marketing agency for complex, technical and industrial sectors, including energy, chemicals, maritime, semiconductors, manufacturing and technology. Founded in Aberdeen in 1991, with offices in Aberdeen, Houston and Singapore, the agency takes clients from brand to demand:...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Revnew's outbound lead generation services help businesses shorten sales cycles and increase ROI. Get qualified leads, data, and expert support...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Claymont, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A Closer Look Events operates as an autonomous boutique event production agency, dedicated to the art of uniting individuals. Our meticulous approach values every intricate detail, reflecting our commitment to scrutinizing each aspect with precision and care. It's this dedication that defines our ethos giving...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Tazriel is a global outsourcing partner providing affordable remote service expertise for Software Development, Microsoft Power Platform automation, Mendix app Builds, Cvent event technology support, IT Administration and AI Training. With 24/7 support and cost savings of upto 70%, we help businesses...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/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
Bordeaux & Burgundy is a premier B2B digital marketing agency, specializing in empowering ambitious companies globally to realize their full potential. With our innovative creative, campaign, and identity solutions, we help businesses stand out in today's competitive landscape. Our mission is to drive success...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
College & Military Marketing Group's creative team can assist you in developing landing pages, display ads, graphics, and videos for social media. We also produce high-quality door hangers, postcards, and posters. Our bespoke publications include white papers, printed guides, eBooks, and custom-bran...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We are a detail driven advertising agency that strengthens the relationships between great companies and their customers. What makes us successful is our personal approach to your advertising plan. We treat your ad investment as if it was our own. Here youll find our samples and services, but most...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Spokane Valley, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Thinkso is a creative agency built for business, where content and strategy drive design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
After Comma is a PR and communications agency for tech, AI, and SaaS companies across the US, UK, and EU...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
This full-service marketing and communications agency, based in the United States, in New Yorks Hudson Valley region, delivers strategic public relations, advertising, and branding solutions that drive measurable results. With a dynamic approach, they help businesses and organizations build powerful...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Web Development
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Goshen, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Top Services:
- Advertising
- Affiliate Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
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
Centripe is an all-in-one CRM and marketing automation platform that helps marketing agencies and businesses run their sales and marketing from one place. You can collect and manage leads, send email and SMS campaigns, build websites and landing pages, and automate everyday tasks. Centripe also uses smart AI...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Codesigned Collaborative LTD is a live graphic recording agency that specializes in human led live information synthesis for Fortune 500 summits and virtual workshops. Artists translate complex data into real time visual hierarchies to increase audience retention by 65%. Other than live work, artists...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Born from CEO Jeff Crilley's newsroom insights, Real News PR pioneers in molding publicity tailored for law firms. By blending journalistic know-how with legal insight, our Dallas-based team crafts compelling narratives that resonate with the media, elevating law firm brands to unprecedented heights...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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
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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.
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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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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Why companies trust DesignRush
Every agency is independently vetted before it can be listed or ranked
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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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