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MINTO Vietnam
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Founded in Japan and expanding across Asia, we're Vietnams first agency dedicated to crafting brand personalities in todays competitive landscape...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
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MINTO Vietnam Reviews & Testimonials
Nguyễn Nhật Gia Huy's Review Sourced from Google
I am very pleased with the team Minto Vietnam. They are an agency I trust, and communication with them throughout the project was excellent. In particular, the team has a deep understanding of customer psychology and provides constant support to ensure the work proceeds efficiently and achieves the best possible results. I will certainly recommend them to others for future collaborations.
Hà Thanh Thư Ngô's Review Sourced from Google
Definitely an expert in character marketing. We’re really impressed with their insightful ideas and excellent skills in creating brand mascots and contents related to characters. Besides, the team is friendly and always supportive. Look forward to collaborating again.
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I am blown away by the exceptional work of this character marketing agency created. Their team was passionate, skilled, and went above and beyond to ensure our success. Thanks to them, we have achieved outstanding results that have surpassed our expectations. Definitely recommend!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsWe're a strategic, innovative, and creative communications agency driven by one key belief: Stories are better shared...
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- 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
We pride ourselves on delivering compelling digital marketing solutions. Our experience help many of our clients interact and engage with their customers in the best possible way. We are not only digital marketing experts, we are business developers using modern technologies to expand your business...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Vratsa, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 34 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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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
THKT Studios is an experiential marketing agency based in New York City and Amsterdam. We specialize in brand activations, pop-up events, product launches and immersive brand environments...
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- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Floats is a full-stack XR lab, combining brilliant storytelling and emerging technology to create compelling experiences across Augmented reality (AR), Virtual reality and custom experiences, powered by immersive tech...
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- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Wearables
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Solazzo Designs is a San Diego-based web design and digital marketing firm specializing in custom web design and digital marketing for small to medium-sized businesses. We combine strategic thinking with modern design to create websites and marketing campaigns that attract and convert the right audience. Our...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Full-service creative agency in Bucharest, working with clients across Europe and the US since 2014. One senior team takes brand, web, video and campaigns from strategy to launch, on a fixed fee agreed after discovery. Our two founders read every brief. If we sign it, we own it...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A creative experiential agency based in Dubai, designing meaningful brand experiences globally...
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- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dive into the realm of content marketing, where we craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience's heartstrings. Harness the power of social media marketing as we strategically boost your online presence and engagement...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Audio Production
- Video Production
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- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
Walther Kranz (WK) is the go-to global PR agency for crafting compelling messages that resonate with the target audience. With a team of industry professionals specializing in PR, social media, and digital marketing, WK offers integrated solutions to elevate the brand's presence and yield measurable results...
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- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Lytup is a Paris-based marketing agency driving brand growth through digital marketing, lead generation, and experiential campaigns. We help B2B and B2C companies attract qualified audiences, convert prospects, and create memorable brand experiences with a 360° approach built for measurable impact...
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- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Call Centers
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Blue Ox Digital, we craft paid media strategies tailored to the unique needs of every business we work with. Whether you're scaling aggressively with a larger budget, optimizing a lean spend, or prioritizing profitability with flexibility, we adapt to your goals and meet you where you are...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Event Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
K Squared Consulting is a full-service digital agency built by two former tech company operators who spent a decade on the other side of the table hiring agencies, getting burned, and wondering where the money went. We build websites, run SEO, manage paid ads, create content, and develop brand identities for...
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- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Falmouth, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
UPIMPACT is a full-service communication and marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow with clarity and impact. We combine strategy, content creation, and digital performance to build strong brand identities, engage audiences, and drive measurable results. Rooted in local expertise and global...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- El Jadida, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nod Marketing is an AI-driven digital agency from Västervik and Stockholm, Sweden. We craft the first impression a company makes brand identity, websites, film and marketing for businesses that know the details decide. Our work pairs editorial design and cinematic motion with conversion-focused strategy...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Västervik, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
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...
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- 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
We are a full-service creative communications and public relations firm. Our mission is to communicate your value to the right audience using authenticity, transparency and integrity. Armed with information and intuition about fresh talent, technology and trends we can meet your objectives and surpass your...
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- Public Relations
- Affiliate Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are smaill studio in Barcelona who loves stationery. We are speacialized on creating our designs from watercolor, handmade caligraphy and working with local providers who work handmade...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our journey began with a passion for visual storytelling and a commitment to turning ideas into impactful designs. With a team of dedicated professionals, we've honed our skills to deliver exceptional results for our clients around the world...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- DeLand, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As the 1st full-service marketing agency founded by Fortune 500 marketing director with 15+ years of U.S. experience, Douce specializes in Tech, Finance, AI, and E-commerce marketing. We combine enterprise-level strategy with startup agility to help brands grow fast and perform better...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide 360º strategues that seamlessly combine traditional PR methods with cutting-edge digital trends, ensuring maximum impact for your brand...
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- 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
Tikit is a results-driven marketing agency specializing in influencer marketing, social media strategy, and campaign management. We help brands grow by connecting them with the right creators, crafting data-backed campaigns, and turning visibility into measurable business impact. Our team focuses on...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the right place to increase your sales, contact face-to-face new customers from Mexico and Latin America, meet potential buyers from AAA brands, advertisers, agencies, marketers and publishers, strengthen business relationships, generate strategic alliances, launch products and innovations, position...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
Posted Consulting offers marketing services including social media, public relations, event planning, advertising, and more in Spokane, WA. We support small businesses, start-ups, mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises throughout Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and the Pacific Northwest...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Video Production | Photography | Event Production | Ads | Promotional Videos | Content Strategy. We make video production and content creation fun, simple, and effective - and our underlying purpose is to empower everyone to push the boundaries of creativity...
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- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BRAINSTORM Solutions is a web development and digital marketing agency with offices in New York and overseas. Through collaborative innovation, we spark user-friendly solutions for products and services using the latest technology.Let’s create a storm together!...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Yellowjelly is a distinguished consortium of seasoned marketing consultants, dedicated to the singular objective of fostering for our esteemed clientele through the strategic application of creativity. Our raison d'être revolves around the meticulous curation and implementation of innovative strategies that...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- eCommerce
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ozone Media Group is a Nashville-based creative agency that excels in storytelling, video production, and creative strategy. Some of our notable clients include Hasbro, Walmart, CMAs, and Dan Post Boots. We primarily engage with people who are having a problem marketing themselves online through authentic...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Specialists in helping brands connect with their audience in the digital world. With a highly skilled and experienced team, we offer comprehensive digital marketing solutions to drive your business growth and achieve your goals. In short, a dedicated and talented group proud to help brands succeed in the...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sonwabile PR Agency helps brands, businesses, creatives and organisations turn their stories into strategic PR, media exposure and meaningful audience connections...
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- 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
upaffiliate Digital Marketing GmbH is a professional affiliate marketing agency based in Berlin. Our company is distinguished by providing top-notch global affiliate marketing strategies for corporate clients. Our expertise lies in assisting these clients with the development, enhancement, and optimization of...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
EProfileTech helps businesses improve growth through AI-powered marketing, lead generation, data intelligence, and digital automation solutions. We focus on helping brands improve customer targeting, workflow efficiency, sales engagement, and online visibility using modern business technologies and...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $46/hr
- 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...
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- 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
Zutsu Media is a Mumbai-based integrated marketing, talent management, and media production company that helps brands build visibility, credibility, and measurable business growth through a unified communications ecosystem. Evolving from its esports and digital entertainment roots through Zutsu Gaming, the...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Thane, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Prolite, Indias most preferred team building companies, is your trusted partner in crafting meaningful connections. With a track record of excellence, Prolite specializes in enhancing corporate engagement experiences...
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- HR Outsourcing
- Event Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Indiranagar, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Turn 46 AI agents into your marketing team. Get SEO, leads, cold email, social & YouTube running daily. From 17,999/month, with 30 days free on a 60-day plan...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Prayagraj, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/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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