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At Marcas que Enamoran, we specialize in boosting sales by engaging clients, employees, and stakeholders effectively and sustainably. Our approach includes leveraging emotional marketing and crafting brands that resonate through purpose, values, and the quadruple positive impact (social, economic...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Market Research
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9999/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Giant Cookie, where creativity meets productionand magic happens.We craft unforgettable stories and vibrant experiences across Events, Film, AI, and Sustainability. Sometimes we dive into these areas separately, but usually, we love mixing them all together to create something truly...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Moving Media is an Australian mobile out-of-home (OOH) advertising agency specializing in digital trucks, LED trailers, billboard trailers, and experiential activations. The agency helps brands reach audiences through high-impact, data-driven mobile advertising campaigns across Australia and international...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Mount Isa City, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were a value-led Indian Media Promotion agency that creates concepts to empower brands that positively impact individuals, communities and nations. Based in Noida Delhi NCR. Were a tight, passionate team driven by the desire to deliver forward thinking ideas to our clients. Together, we create brand...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Capturing Moments, Creating Memories Across Dubai & UAE...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Video Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leading PR & Influencer Agency for international brands, delivering strategic public relations, influencer marketing, media relations, brand communications and digital PR. We connect brands with influential media, creators and audiences through integrated PR campaigns designed to build brand awareness...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At RR PRJCTS, we offer holistic support for businesses ready to grow with intention. Through collaborative strategy, creative execution, and purpose-driven solutions, we help organizations build resilient brands, strong teams, and lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VentureStudios is a digital marketing and production company focused on one thing: moving the needle. We work behind the scenes to plan campaigns, shape messaging, run ads, and execute with clarity online and on the ground...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Activate, Innovate, Elevate: Evolve Activation pioneers unforgettable brand experiences through event marketing. With a legacy of innovation and an expert team, we excel at overcoming challenges and ensuring program success. Our comprehensive expertise spans program development, live event production, field...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Hermosa Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're a pack of forward-thinkers, creative minds, strategists, and industry experts, here to guide you through the wilderness of the modern digital jungle...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Popology is an Australian event production and brand experience agency delivering conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, roadshows and retail activations nationwide. We plan, design and produce events end to end, with strategy, creative and technical delivery managed in-house. From large-scale conferences...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Origin Films is a Toronto-based video production agency. It excels in turning visions into compelling realities through creative video content solutions. As a full-service video production agency, Origin Films handles projects of all sizes with meticulous planning and execution. Its services encompass...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transforming busy professionals' marketing with automated systems that save 15+ hours weekly while driving measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your brand goes beyond local alive on the global stage...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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
Independent creative studio in Paris for fashion, luxury and tech brands: branding, websites, campaigns and events. In-house AI production, human creative direction. Our own site, noth.in, won Awwwards Site of the Day and FWA of the Day. Bilingual French and English, for France and the UK...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Socially Loud is a Miami agency for the moments a brand has to earn: a festival weekend, a launch dinner, a creator program with real people in it, a public meeting where a community needs to be heard. Founded in 2010, independent, women-owned, WBENC and WOSB certified. Clients include PUMA, Wild Fork Foods...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Exactly what you hoped your creative agency would be. We create meaningful content for challenger brands that keeps people coming back for more. Our team consists of creatives who understand that a strategy is ever evolving, content creation never ends, and analytics tell us all we need to know...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Founded in 2020, we've quickly become the trusted partner for brands seeking to amplify their voice and redefine success. Experience the difference with Brandinc PR where your story meets its full potential...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're a strategic, innovative, and creative communications agency driven by one key belief: Stories are better shared...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 65 Projects Listed
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
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
Clark stands as the foremost creative influence agency in Canada, fostering connections between brands and their target audiences. We achieve this by crafting innovative social media content amplified through the voices of the most influential personalities...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Buck & Hound is a Dublin-based PR and creative communications agency known for bold ideas and strategic storytelling. We help brands stand out through impactful campaigns, media relations, and content that connects. From launches to long-term brand building, we deliver results with heart, hustle and flair...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
At Hammerhead, strategy and creativity work as one seamless force. What started as a specialized event management agency has evolved into a full-stack marketing agency delivering brand strategy, advertising, and experiential campaigns. Culture shapes every idea we create, while precision execution drives...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- Indiranagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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
TerraNova360 finds growth that established brands are missing. Often it lives in the diverse and newcomer audiences competitors treat as a side segment and we treat as core to the market. Sometimes it lives in a stalled category, a new geography, or a misread consumer base. Working with CMOs, VPs of...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
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
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
BNL Media Consulting is the unicorn in a sea of copy-paste marketing agencies. Were a Vancouver-based, social-first creative agency helping brands get discovered, build real community, and become the kind of business people remember, recommend, and rave about...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sonwabile PR Agency helps brands, businesses, creatives and organisations turn their stories into strategic PR, media exposure and meaningful audience connections...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Sandton, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Omega Digital is a Vietnam-based digital marketing agency built for two kinds of clients: U.S. agencies that need a reliable delivery partner, and U.S. businesses with operations in Vietnam that want experienced marketing support on the ground...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
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
We are a digital marketing agency focused on running and creating Google, Instagram, and Facebook ads.Also, we have labeled CRM software as a service that can help companies that need lead generation and nurturing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a woman-owned, full service digital marketing and advertising agency based in East Providence, RI. We offer any service related to creative marketing, advertising, web development, SEO, photo/video & more. DDL can do it all! Visit our website for more information...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a P.R. and marketing agency with clients mainly in the tourism, gastronomy, wine and luxury industry. Our CEO Anaïs de Melo, is a very well known travel and food writer in Mexico with lots of awards from all over the world as a P.R. executive and as a journalist. She was the director of an...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Glaze Digital is a full-service Shopify agency and Shopify Plus Partner that helps e-commerce brands build, optimize, and scale high-performing online stores. Since 2014, the agency has created more than 250 Shopify stores and supports businesses generating over £20 million in monthly revenue across a wide...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Promoactive is a leading booth design company, specializing in creating impactful exhibition spaces. We have successfully executed booth designs at major expos including UPITS, Ambiente, IHGF, Bharat Tex, and more...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
WONU Studio designs and produces brand experiences that work in the real world. The Brooklyn-based studio handles brand activations, luxury retail pop-ups, cultural event experiences, and immersive brand environments for fashion, beauty, tech, and entertainment brands from concept and spatial design through...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Can't Miss US is a marketing and advertising service that specializes in mobile digital billboards mounted on trucks. These trucks travel through targeted locations, helping businesses reach audiences directly on the streets instead of relying on static ads...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Duluth, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
thePromoAgency is a Melbourne-based promotional staffing and brand activation agency helping brands, agencies, exhibitors, and event organisers execute campaigns successfully where customers actually interact with the brand. We provide brand ambassadors, promotional staff, event teams, exhibition support...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Market Research
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- Location
- Cremorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Stamfordham is the second brain founders bring in to think the extraordinary and then build it. We work across strategy, brand and identity, market execution, and product development. For a decade we have built and launched for names like Mitsubishi, The Economist, Coca-Cola and BBC StoryWorks, across...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Product Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GIMA is a leading influencer marketing agency in Dubai that has been trusted by 1,200+ brands and powered by a network of 250,000+ content creators. With more than 8+ years of experience and an AI-driven campaign platform, GIMA delivers ROI-focused influencer campaigns tailored to GCC audiences. Global brands...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Udjat Agency is an all-in-one marketing and technology agency providing digital marketing, branding, SEO, web and mobile development, e-commerce, software solutions, and business consulting...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
FTP Agency is an experiential marketing agency that creates custom experiential vehicles and mobile pop-ups so your brand's message is not just seen, it's felt...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Design Services
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Event Marketing Agency FAQs
What is an event marketing agency?
An event marketing agency is a specialized agency that plans, organizes, and manages events as a strategic marketing and communication channel for brands and organizations. Simply put, an event company promotes a brand, product, or service before, during, and after an event.
Their expertise extends to exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, seminars, pop-up shops, workshops, product demonstrations, launch parties, celebrations, charities, fundraisers, seminars, webinars, festivals, concerts, and customer VIP events.
How do event marketing companies help businesses plan and promote events?
Event marketing companies organize virtual, in-person, and hybrid events wherein businesses can host, co-host, sponsor, speaker, or be a participant in the happening. Their work consists of making sure each event reflects the client's brand and offers memorable experiences for attendees.
They work closely with partners and sponsors to boost event visibility. After the event, they keep attendees engaged, handle crises, and plan for unexpected situations to ensure a successful outcome.
Which industries benefit most from professional event marketing?
Professional event marketing is particularly beneficial for industries with complex products or services, long sales cycles, and a need for direct customer engagement and relationship building. Tech and B2B sectors, for instance, use events like conferences and trade shows to demonstrate intricate solutions, capture qualified leads, and establish thought leadership.
Similarly, luxury goods and high-end service industries use exclusive events to increase brand reach, create immersive experiences, foster a sense of community, and nurture high-value client relationships.
What are the top-rated event marketing agencies on DesignRush in 2025?
The top-rated event marketing agencies on DesignRush in 2025 are:
What core and specialized services do event marketing companies offer?
Event marketing companies offer the following core and specialized services:
- Event strategy development
- Creative design and branding
- Event planning and execution
- Marketing and promotion
- Remarketing
- Social media marketing
- Email marketing
- Paid advertising
- Traditional marketing
- Public relations (PR)
- Sponsor acquisition and management
- Content production
- Attendee engagement
- Crisis management
How much do event marketing services cost in 2025?
The cost of event marketing services in 2025 can range between $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the type, scale, and location of the event, as well as the agency's expertise. For large-scale productions, the agency fees can exceed $200,000, while hourly rates typically go from $100 to $150, though some boutique firms may charge more. These price ranges often fluctuate, influenced by industry benchmarks, with high-growth sectors allocating a larger percentage of revenue to these initiatives.
How quickly can an event marketing agency deliver measurable results?
Metrics like registrations, website traffic, and social media engagement, results can be determined relatively quickly, often within a few weeks of the campaign launch. However, for more intricate objectives like sales-qualified leads and ROI, it usually takes longer to see results.
A full event marketing campaign operates in a cycle: pre-event promotion to drive attendance, during-event engagement, and post-event follow-up to convert leads. The most critical period for lead conversion is often the first 48 hours after the event, but it can extend longer for these leads to fully progress through the pipeline and for the agency to demonstrate a positive return on investment.
What should you look for when hiring an event marketing partner?
When hiring an event marketing partner, look for an agency who can turn your ideas into experiences that are attractive and engage the right audience. Inquire about their tactics to boost attendance or engagement and ask for examples of campaigns within your niche.
Additionally, check what tools and vendor networks they rely on and pay attention to how they communicate and manage projects. A good partner should keep you in the loop and adapt on the fly when unexpected hiccups arise.
What red flags indicate that an event marketing agency may not be the right fit?
Watch out for agencies with vague portfolios or case studies that claim “memorable experiences” without showing tangible results like attendance growth, leads, or ROI. Lack of experience in your specific event type can also lead to misaligned strategies and poor execution.
Other major red flags include overpromising outcomes, weak digital integration, or minimal focus on audience engagement, all of which suggest outdated or superficial approaches. Finally, be wary of agencies with limited vendor networks and reliance on generic metrics instead of actionable data.
What key questions should you ask before signing an event marketing contract?
Before signing an event marketing contract, you should ask the following key questions to ensure the candidate is a good fit for your project:
- What types of events do you organize?
- How many events do you market a year? How do you manage your event calendar?
- Can you share your portfolio with us?
- Do you have experience with our niche?
- What tasks do you outsource? How do you monitor external vendors?
- Can you walk me through your crisis management plan?
- How early should I start promoting my event?
- Who will be part of my team, and who will be the main contact person throughout the entire campaign, not just during the event?
- How will you coordinate with my event manager and internal team?
- What is your payment structure?
How does event marketing differ from traditional advertising or PR campaigns?
Event marketing differs from traditional advertising and PR by shifting the focus from one-way communication to two-way, immersive engagement. The core distinction is the emphasis on experiential connection over passive consumption i.e., turning the audience from passive recipients into active participants.
Unlike advertising, which uses paid media to broadcast a controlled message to a mass audience, event marketing creates a physical or digital space for direct, hands-on interaction with the brand. On the other hand, PR seeks to manage reputation through earned media and third-party validation, while event marketing offers a controlled environment to build emotional connections, gather first-party data, and directly influence the sales pipeline.
Which tools, platforms, and vendor networks do top event marketing agencies use?
Top event marketing agencies use an ecosystem of specialized platforms to manage the entire event lifecycle. Core tools include all-in-one event management software like Cvent and Bizzabo, which centralize registration, marketing, and on-site logistics, with strong focus on data integration with CRM and marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce and HubSpot.
They also use specialized vendor networks and marketplaces for sourcing venues and other services, and often employ engagement-focused platforms like Whova for mobile event apps and networking, alongside advanced analytics tools to provide clients with granular data on attendee behavior and ROI.
How legitimate is the content in the FAQs?
Our goal is to provide accurate and useful information to both businesses and agencies, which is why we partnered with Mike Melen, co-founder of digital marketing agency SmartSites. He answered common questions about launching successful events and what to look for in an agency partner.
As a young entrepreneur, Mike Melen sold his first company at 19 years old. He has since led SmartSites, which has garnered eight Inc. 5000 recognitions and more than 1,000 5-star reviews. Melen’s work in the marketing field has also received honorable mentions from Forbes, AdWeek, and Inc. Magazine.
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