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ifahto WorldWide offers comprehensive global services encompassing brand development, strategic marketing, and event production. With our expertise, we redefine brands, devise innovative strategies, and curate unforgettable experiences to drive your business forward...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
The Magnet Group is a leading event management and planning company in Malaysia, serving clients worldwide with over 20 years of experience...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Let us take your business to new heights. With our proven SEO techniques, we ensure you stand out on Google, driving traffic, leads, and growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Luffy & Co Creatives transforms bold ideas into impactful brand identities, data-driven digital marketing, and smart system and app solutionsdesigned to help businesses stand out, grow fast, and run smarter...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/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
At SEO Inventiv, we elevate your online presence through our expertly managed SEO services. Trust our professionals to optimize your site comprehensively, delivering top-notch organic results that drive success from start to finish...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are company specializing in outbound sales, aiming to help you increase your number of clients or customers. Our business models goal is to schedule meetings with potential clienst for you...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From brand storytelling to campaign execution witness the creative journey that transforms ideas into compelling social narratives. We elevate luxury brands through strategic social media excellence and premium digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
We're a Chittagong-based digital marketing agency covering content creation, SEO, social media marketing, Meta and Google Ads, graphic design, video production and event solutions, all under one roof. Instead of treating these as separate services, we connect them into one consistent brand story across every...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Join leading trade shows in Germany, Dubai & Saudi Arabia. All Space Group provides expert exhibition booth design, setup & support...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Babette Agency stands as a global powerhouse, seamlessly blending the essential elements of advertising to craft a new communication paradigm. Our multidimensional approach encompasses social media, content creation, media strategy, development, design, influencer engagement, growth hacking, and creativity...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/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
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
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
Welcome to Bohemian Maverick, where creativity knows no limits. We are an innovative and dynamic creative agency that thrives on challenging the status quo. Our mission is to break free from conventional norms and ignite the extraordinary, empowering brands to make a lasting impact in the ever-evolving...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
PRofile is a Moldova-based full-service agency bringing PR, digital marketing, design, video production and events under one roof to turn ideas into campaigns that get noticed and deliver results...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lacomonline is a premier communication and marketing boutique agency based in the Iberian Peninsula, specializing in branding and corporate identity for both brands and companies. We offer tailored solutions that enhance brand recognition and strengthen corporate identity, ensuring our clients achieve their...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creative PR agency White And Black PR provides comprehensive PR services especially to fashion and cosmetic brands in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We are happy to help you with PR in the media, influencer marketing, content for social media, copywriting and organizing the events...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
Planet Solutions specializes in crafting comprehensive Strategic Marketing Plans encompassing both digital and non-digital channels, strategically designed to drive sales for your business. Our emphasis lies in developing plans that prioritize essential processes, precise measurements, and deploying marketing...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At AVS, we specialize in crafting experiences that converge technology, design, culture, and brand identity, fostering loyalty, authenticity, and affinity among audiences. Comprising a team of dedicated professionals, we thrive on embracing ambitious timelines, executing challenging projects, ensuring...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Denave is a B2B sales enablement organization based in Malaysia that offers a complete range of demand generation and lead generation solutions. Denave offers services including Business process outsourcing, digital marketing and B2B data services...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A bounique marketing agency that specializes in helping international brands penetrate the Chinese market...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Guangzhou, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BrandBoost is an agency specializing in providing marketing solutions for businesses in Vietnam. Established since 2013, BrandBoost has accompanied hundreds of businesses on the journey of building brand trust in the minds of consumers...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zeal Integrated, leading event planners in Bangalore, deliver flawless corporate galas, exhibitions, virtual events, family days, and personalized gifting solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ExpoZen Exhibits is a one-stop-shop exhibition design & build company with an extensive presence throughout Germany and Europe. We manage all stages of your projects from the conceptual stage up to the implementation stage, providing you with immersive interactive brand experiences which will act as effective...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
By3 is a design studio and marketing agency focused on client success. Our skills and expertise are constantly updated so that we can meet the needs of our clients in the development of their brands and products. We are a team committed to bringing strategic planning, creativity and innovation into the...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Demojo Communication specializes in facilitating meaningful connections between brands and consumers through unforgettable experiences that are inherently shareable. With our expertise in crafting engaging campaigns, we empower brands to resonate deeply with their audience, driving loyalty and advocacy in the...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full service creative agency based in Czech Republic. Founded in 1991, independent since 2025. We start from how how people feel and turn those feelings into campaigns that sell...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Tangenio, our primary focus is on providing top-notch audiovisual production services for your projects, encompassing a wide range of tasks including scouting, crew hiring, equipment rental, content creation, postproduction, and managing film permits and services. We meticulously oversee every aspect of...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TUNNEL is a pioneering agency dedicated to educating clients on both their brand and its values. We specialize in elevating brands to extraordinary heights by showcasing their unique essence and crafting compelling narratives that resonate within the market...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
Externa MK is a marketing, PR, and corporate events agency based in El Salvador, working with brands across Central America. We create strategic brand experiences through corporate events, experiential marketing, BTL activations, and PR campaigns...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- La Libertad, El Salvador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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
We provide 360º strategues that seamlessly combine traditional PR methods with cutting-edge digital trends, ensuring maximum impact for your brand...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Breakthrough Productions is an award-winning experiential fabrication studio specializing in trade show booths, pop-ups, and immersive brand activations. With 19+ years of experience, we bring bold ideas to life from custom casework to branded environments handling everything in-house...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Mooresville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
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
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
Ciente.io is a Dubai-based B2B demand generation and Advertising agency in Dubai that helps technology companies, SaaS providers, and enterprise brands accelerate revenue growth through high-quality lead acquisition and performance-driven marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Link Creative is your digital growth partner. We are bridging the gap between complex strategies and personable brands. We aim to give our clients the resources and feeling of an in-house marketing department with the structure and approach of an agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- 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
- Show more
- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Media7 is a leading news and entertainment channel and one of Keralas prominent entertainment companies, known for its innovative approach to creative design and production. The company delivers a wide range of media and entertainment content, combining storytelling, visual creativity, and high-quality...
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- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BillboardMax is a DOOH advertising agency that helps brands buy and manage outdoor media across Florida and the U.S. The team handles location research, highway digital screen selection, vendor coordination, creative preparation, scheduling, launch support, and reporting...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Hallandale Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
San Diego Marketing & SEO is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, web design and development, PPC management, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, reputation management, and online presence analysis...
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- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- SEO
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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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