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We're Volts Consulting, a team of design experts and marketing strategists passionate about turning your online presence into a powerful growth engine...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Great ideas turn dreams into reality. Discover a world where anything is possible; get to know us and unlock limitless potential...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
As a diversity-driven, woman-owned marketing agency, we believe in putting people first. Our team of artists, content creators, data nerds and marketing unicorns dream up and execute engaging campaigns that meet clients goals and audiences needs. We're ready for you. Are you ready for us?...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/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
Identity is an award-winning public relations firm delivering impactful media, marketing, social, and creative strategies for clients across Michigan and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Beber Silverstein old school marketing smarts meets new school hashtags and @ replies, Social meets media meets public relations meets events, meets breakthrough out of home...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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
Point Taken Communications is a boutique public relations (PR) and marketing firm serving hospitality, lifestyle, and nonprofit brands nationwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our senior-level team crafts campaigns that spark growth and inspire audiences to take action...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Apple Rock is a 32+ year old award winnig event marketing company. We have mastered the art of creating visually engaging designs for Events, Trade Show and Branded Interiors. Our custom tailored designs, innovative marketing techniques and custom fabrication talents will meet or exceed your...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Founded over twenty years ago in Miami, Innovative Group is an experiential marketing agency that specializes in changing perceptions of your brand while fostering lasting relationships. Digital marketing, virtual events, and PPE supply are just some of the unique solutions that are a part of our mission to...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Glo Creative is an advanced team of experienced advertising agency talent, who deliver top caliber work without the New York agency price tag. We work across 360° platforms, including Digital, Social Media, Print, Broadcast, and PR...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Frias Agency is a full-service experiential marketing agency that connects brands with people across culture through storytelling and experiences...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Aliso Viejo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Real FiG Advertising + Marketing is an award-winning marketing agency with two offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. As your one-stop shop for all of your marketing needs, we specialize in a wide variety of digital and traditional forms of marketing including website design, search engine optimization, brand...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Market Research
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevation Marketing is a Denver based digital marketing agency serving the US and Canada. We love our work, and we love our clients. We never want to be the biggest agency but we aim to be the best. We have close relationships with our clients, and pour our hearts and souls into delivering results that...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elliptic Marketing is a software development agency focused on marketing. They specialize in marketing of high-end goods, as well as custom digital marketing projects. Their most popular services are email marketing, web development, and social media marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Clique Social Media is a boutique social agency based in Brisbane, Australia. We cater to clients locally, interstate, and internationally in a variety of different industries, specialising in Paid Ads, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy & Training...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fortitude Valley, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fifteen East Media Group is a public relations, branding, marketing strategy and communications firm based in the NJ/NYC area. We specialize in the beauty, health/wellness, food/beverage and lifestyle spaces, along with businesses in the non profit and for-profit sectors. We also focus on delivering qualified...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Among all the digital agencies in the world, SGD Advertising is one of the few that specializes in advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations with a spotlight focused exclusively on accounts who target seniors, boomers, and adult children...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
We're obsessed with helping tech startups and underdogs create the photo and video content they need to dominate their market...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dirt Geek Media is an SEO and interactive media production company made up of a team of talented visionaries that are committed to pushing the boundaries of the unknown through technology, creative, production, and strategic services for clients including major artists, brands and corporations...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Aventura, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dan Kost has built a media company with over twenty companies serving clients globally. So now it’s up to you, reach out and see how we can help grow your business, whether you’re a startup, midstream or reorganization we can help...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Windsor, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
InspyreHub is an event management, marketing and business consulting firm that helps organizations and entrepreneurs design unforgettable experiences, build meaningful brand presence and grow strategically in competitive markets...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
1Africa Consulting is a strategic communications agency that provides custom solutions based on each clients specific needs. We offer ad hoc services as well as full scope integrated brand communication services...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, experience-led agency that believes experiential marketing is any way a brand engages people...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Exhibit and sponsorship sales for national and regional trade shows and conferences...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Studio Low Five is a creative agency based in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. We help our clients connect with their customers, and drive sales through smart marketing strategies and digital products...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Isosceles empowers businesses to reach their full potential through a balance of creativity and strategy. As the Isosceles Savior of Souls, we create tailored campaigns to help businesses stand out in their industry. We strive for harmony and deliver balanced results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Alexandre Bernard Asia is a design-driven, creative agency that helps companies frame and solve their business problems through design, strategy, and implementation...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A full-service advertising, direct marketing, strategic planning, and public relations firm...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Berwyn, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VESTART, is a digital marketing and design studio, dedicated to learning about and understanding your business. By building a relationship with each of our clients, we can ensure our marketing strategy is built with the sole focus of solving the problems your business faces...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
As a one-stop agency digital marketing agency, you can count us on for specialized marketing consulting services that include: SEO, Social Media Marketing and Social Media Optimization...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Strategic UX and design.Bespoke, multi-platform programs.Connection and engagement.Authentic storytelling and public relations.Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're website heroes dedicated to helping businesses with digital marketing. 4.9-star average, 50+ reviews. Woman-owned...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Boasting more than three decades of industry expertise, EKC presents a unique and revitalized approach to the realms of PR, marketing, and media support. Our extensive experience, garnered across various media platforms, positions us as a distinguished player in the field. We bring a wealth of knowledge and a...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Whitstable, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Firebrand Media LLC is your go-to video production company in Dallas. Our team of experienced Dallas videographers specializes in various video production services, including events, law firms, and corporate projects. With our agency video marketing, we offer comprehensive solutions for your marketing video...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dolly Link Creative Solutions is a modern, creative marketing agency that provides future technologies such as holograms, video production, 3D modeling, graphic design, web pages and web shop design. We are specialized and well-recognized in logo design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Velika Gorica, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We started in 2017 as a boutique agency created by a group of professionals with experience in prestigious fast moving consumer goods companies and top-level agencies. We are trade marketing and digital services specialists...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Market Research
- Video Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create inspired video content for web, social, and advertising campaigns. We produce high-end corporate events for brand launches, market updates and team-building town halls. From our Dublin recording studio, we master audio for radio commercials, podcasts and audio books, while offering green s...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Encore Branding & Communication Agency comprises a compact yet proficient and dedicated team adept at handling intricate projects with integrity and professionalism, steering each client towards success. Leveraging an extensive network of associates, we craft comprehensive marketing and advertising campaigns...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
RevSoc Digital is a rapidly expanding Digital Marketing Agency based in Hyderabad, India, distinguished by its cutting-edge approach. Our dedication revolves around achieving technical and creative excellence, ensuring transparency, prompt service delivery, efficiency, and delivering optimal results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Base2Brand, the convergence point of creativity and technology! Our specialization lies in mastering Shopify, bespoke web development, and creating captivating UI/UX designs. We excel at transforming ideas into digital art, meticulously crafting unique online experiences that seamlessly connect and convert...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We propose the most effective communication solutions in the private, state and public sectors. We create content, popularise and form reputation...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Summit Designs Group, backed by over 15 years of industry expertise, is committed to elevating your business to new heights. Whether you're a startup, small business, or a large-scale organization, our core processes remain consistent, ensuring a dedicated approach tailored to the unique needs of each client...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
South West Vision holds the conviction that groundbreaking marketing transcends mere advertising; it embodies the art of creative disruption and strategic thinking. We are dedicated to fostering innovative approaches that strategically elevate brands and businesses in the market landscape...
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- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
SMQ Consulting offers data-driven services to help businesses expand and optimize their online presence. We're experts at digital analytics, SEO, digital advertising, and conversion optimization, and we bring creativity, passion, and excellence to every project we take on. We're especially passionate about...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Leland, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
B2B InDemand primarily collaborates with Media Agencies, Publishers, and Marketing companies, specializing in the implementation of lead generation programs through the strategic application of marketing automation and digital marketing. Our tailored services are designed to empower businesses in these...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Advertising
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With over 20 years of experience, we integrate multi-disciplinary know-how and a network of global suppliers, enabling us to offer valuable, cost-effective advice and solutions in advertising and marketing...
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- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Consumer and trade promotions. Loyalty and incentive programs (consumers, sales force, distribution). Low-budget tv, social media, and radio commercials production...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.
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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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