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.
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
For more than 15 years, Big Buzz has helped senior living marketing and sales teams attract move-in-ready leads to achieve 100% occupancy, grow and scale...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
Division of Labor
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Division of Labor is an award-winning San Francisco-based creative and advertising agency specializing in Series B startups and B2B tech companies. We help Series A and B startups, and companies that think like startups, grow using clear strategy, sharp creative, and a healthy disrespect for boring...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Larkspur, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 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
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
Quattro Stand delivers end-to-end exhibition stand solutions for international brands participating in global trade shows. From custom booth design and fabrication to logistics, installation, and dismantling, we manage the entire process with precision. With active operations in Dubai, Europe, and the United...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
Eyedea Design Studio is a brand strategy and design studio that helps associations, nonprofits, and growing businesses be, look, and sound as vital as their mission. Based in the Washington DC Metro and Hampton Roads areas, our team works remotely with clients across the country...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 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
Promotional Management Group (PMG) is a pioneering event management agency committed to delivering seamless and efficient solutions to its clients. With a focus on simplicity and effectiveness, PMG's approach ensures optimal results and client satisfaction throughout the event planning process. Through...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
TRANSCEND THE TRADE SHOWLeave a positive impression on prospects with immersive brand activations that engage your audience...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
We are a global, full-service event and experiential marketing agency. However, we came from humble beginnings and didnt get here all on our own. Learn more about our journey...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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
We strive for excellence in everything we design, deliver and create and that starts with our agency. Learn more about how we continue to build upon our legacy through our culture and leadership...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
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
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
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
DelloFlix, LLC is a marketing, advertising, media, and entertainment agency offering expert services in branding, digital marketing, social media management, web design, video production, and advertising. We deliver innovative, results-driven solutions for businesses and high-profile clients...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Affiliate Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Laurel, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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
John Flower Productions is a full-service video production company in downtown Louisville. Since 2007 we have been the local crew that national brands, agencies, and production companies call when they need experienced people on the ground in Kentucky - corporate storytelling, executive interviews...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
True Fit Marketing® is a full-service marketing firm that includes an in-house team of professionals with marketing expertise in strategy, content development, implementation, and evaluation. Our goal is to capture your stories and create awareness for your organization...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
From improving brand imaging, SEO, Pay Per Click, Facebook ADS, or anything digital, we connect businesses’ to their customers...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Medcore Digital is a healthcare marketing agency helping medical practices grow through data-driven digital strategies. From SEO and social media management to paid ads and reputation building, we create campaigns that engage and retain patients. Our mission is simple to connect healthcare providers with the...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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 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...
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- 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
Turning marketing into measurable revenue growth, thats what we do. Finfrock Marketing, I bring over 18 years of experience crafting high-impact campaigns for businesses ranging from startups to $5B giants, as well as nonprofits.We specialize in creating multi-channel AEO/GEO marketing strategies that...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Pismo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Galaxy Marketing Services, were here to help you grow with customized digital marketing strategies tailored to your unique needs. Whether you need assistance with SEO, SEM, web design, or social media marketing, our team of experts is ready to provide the support and solutions you need to succeed...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
Spear Marketing Group is a full-service marketing firm that assists business-to-business (B2B) organizations in generating sales leads, nurturing those leads, and converting those leads into revenue. The full-funnel approach to demand creation used by the company combines strategy, creative, and technological...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Were here to help clients get closer to their customers. Everything starts with strategy and ends with success. In between, theres collaboration, inspiration, and lots of hard work...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
TalkingTree Creative is a boutique agency specializing in crafting experiences for corporate, non-profit, and association clients. Whether you need a sales meeting, product rollout, fundraising gala, or conference, we offer creative services such as theme ideation, branding, and video content to carry your...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
CM3/Designs is the personal portfolio of Chip McGoldrick, a seasoned creative professional with over 20 years of experience in design, branding, marketing, magazine publishing, advertising, and web design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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
From global conferences to branded video content, we deliver consistent quality across cities and continents, with vetted talent, premium editing and fast turnaround...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Curt Janka is a seasoned creative director and designer with more than two decades of experience across a wide range of media. He brings a blend of creativity and innovation, grounded in strategic thinking, and excels at guiding teams through the entire creative process. Open to freelance and full-time...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based in the U.S., we bring 45+ years of combined expertise in B2B marketing, seamlessly blending in-house and agency experience to drive measurable business growth. We specialize in sales and business development, digital marketing, creative services, fractional CMO support, and full stack development...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Event Marketing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- South Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
One embedded team for multi-location healthcare, senior living, and real estate operators. Brand, web, content, campaigns, and on-site experience...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toms River, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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.
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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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