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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
Services4Amazon is a comprehensive Amazon consulting agency and Amazon Certified Partner, offering a wide range of solutions tailored to meet all Amazon-related needs under one roof. With our expertise and certification, we deliver comprehensive services to ensure our clients' success in navigating the...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Plainview, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are an experiential marketing and creative agency built for brands that want more than visibility. We turn challenges into bold, data-backed solutions using creative strategy, emerging tools, and regionally attuned execution...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Awwal Events is a premier event marketing and management agency based in the UAE. It delivers exceptional corporate and private events. The agency's expert team manages every detail, ensuring seamless execution and unforgettable experiences. With a reach across multiple countries, Awwal guarantees reliable...
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- Event Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Video Production
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
We inspire people with unconventional ideas, unorthodox approaches and surprising productions. With sensitivity, clear structures and great attention to detail, we give every mood the right echo - be it in live marketing, event marketing or sales consulting...
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- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Battle Royal Studios is a Berlin-based brand experience agency specializing in experiential marketing, live marketing, and large-scale brand activations across Europe and the Middle East. With 625+ productions delivered in 30+ countries, we create immersive brand experiences for global clients including BMW...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
NSF Crystal Arcade has been the trusted destination in Dubai for unique, custom-made trophies and corporate gifts. Specializing in exquisite crystal and glass products, their expert craftsmen offer a wide range of personalized services, including glass etching, engraving, and laser cutting...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Expo Exhibition Stands is a reliable exhibition booth builder in Europe and the UK that offers turnkey exhibition stand rental services since 45+ years...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Sankt Leon-Rot, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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
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...
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- 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
BIG FISH PR is a boutique public relations agency that establishes clients as market leaders through earned media, GEO, PR campaigns, and corporate communications programs. BIG FISH captures greater mindshare & market share for clients. BIG FISH delivers boutique agency service, BIG agency outcomes...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bespoke Experiential Marketing agency based in Mexico. In Taste we are architects of extraordinary experiences. We believe that every interaction is an opportunity to make a connection, and we specialize in transforming those opportunities into unforgettable experiences...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
For rapidly expanding innovation companies, RED FLARE® specializes in creating new brands and transforming existing ones. By assisting you in adjusting to a market and world that are changing, we add value...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a detail driven advertising agency that strengthens the relationships between great companies and their customers. What makes us successful is our personal approach to your advertising plan. We treat your ad investment as if it was our own. Here youll find our samples and services, but most...
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- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Spokane Valley, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In a sea of sameness, it's the different that stands out. At Intrepid, we deliver impactful design to engage your customers and reflect your values. Our clients trust us with everything from slide decks and branding to website development, infographics, and more...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build and run integrated creative campaigns from the strategic foundation all the way through to execution. That means we don't hand off. We don't disappear after the deck. We stay in the work, because the work is where the thinking gets tested...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
Formula Inbox is a boutique email deliverability consultancy. We help B2B companies stop landing in spam and start reaching the inbox. Deliverability is all we do, not a side service bolted onto marketing. We work across every major email platform and treat cold outreach, marketing, and transactional email as...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Email Marketing
- CRO
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Southport Marketing is a Camarillo-based experiential marketing agency that creates memorable, high-impact brand activations, live events, sponsorships, and consumer experiences that connect audiences with brands nationwide. Their full-service approach blends strategic creativity with seamless execution to...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Camarillo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SOL Dubai is Dubai-based large scaleexhibition design and branding company with over a decade of experience. We craft custom, large-format exhibition stands that blend creative design, cutting-edge technology, and flawless project management to elevate your brand at trade shows and events worldwide...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Nahwa, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Dean Wright Photography is a London-based commercial photographer specialising in corporate headshots, industrial facility photography, luxury hotel and property imagery, and high-resolution 360 virtual tours...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Uxbridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With a team of young, innovative, creative, bold, and dependable professionals, we guarantee that your marketing campaign will be imaginative and your event management will be of the highest caliber...
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- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Moving Media is an Australian mobile out-of-home (OOH) advertising agency specializing in digital trucks, LED trailers, billboard trailers, and experiential activations. The agency helps brands reach audiences through high-impact, data-driven mobile advertising campaigns across Australia and international...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Mount Isa City, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From global conferences to branded video content, we deliver consistent quality across cities and continents, with vetted talent, premium editing and fast turnaround...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OpraDigital© is a digital design studio that supports exciting brands with bespoke creative work...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
POSE is more than just a photobooth company, we are a creative agency that designs photobooths made-to-order. We can handle anything you can think of, mild to wild. From flattering black and white "kardashian" booths, to immersive brand video experiences, we've done it all and are totally psyched to be the...
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- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MÁS MANOS is a marketing and communications agency in Mexico City. Since 2011, we combine strategy, creative, audiovisual production, events, internal communications, PR, media, technology and talent. Our Lean Engine turns complex briefs into coordinated execution across Mexico and Latin America...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
We specialize in creating unforgettable audio and visual experiences, engaging with hard working event planners and serving them beyond a corporate scope of work...
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Backlink Garden was built with a simple mission: to help businesses earn high-quality backlinks through ethical, transparent, and results-focused strategies. Our team believes that lasting SEO success comes from relevance, trust, and genuine relationshipsnot shortcuts...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- McCreary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DevaGroup to agencja marketingu internetowego z Krakowa wspierająca marki w SEO i Google Ads od 2005 roku. Należymy do elitarnego grona Google Premier Partner, reprezentując TOP 3 procent najlepszych agencji w Polsce. Zamiast account managerów zapewniamy bezpośredni kontakt ze specjalistą-praktykiem...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Antenna Group is the storyteller for organizations innovating and adopting sustainable business solutions and technologies. Our clients are mission-driven organizations fueling the Age of Adoption by prioritizing decarbonized, sustainable, healthy, and equitable alternatives to the status quo...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
B2B branding is becoming increasingly important in the global economy. Our agency specializes in B2B marketing. We work globally for domestic and foreign clients...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Video Production
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/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...
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- 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
Centripe is an all-in-one CRM and marketing automation platform that helps marketing agencies and businesses run their sales and marketing from one place. You can collect and manage leads, send email and SMS campaigns, build websites and landing pages, and automate everyday tasks. Centripe also uses smart AI...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marine Marketing Solutions was born to serve the need for a holistic marketing & advertising company focused entirely on the marine industry...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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...
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- 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
We help clients express the ideas that lie behind product and service labels. People buy ideas, and ideas sell. Our job is to create compelling messages which motivate people to take action...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Elstree, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Buck & Hound is a Dublin-based PR and creative communications agency known for bold ideas and strategic storytelling. We help brands stand out through impactful campaigns, media relations, and content that connects. From launches to long-term brand building, we deliver results with heart, hustle and flair...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
We're not just another agency we're a workshop where bold ideas take shape. We live and breathe culture, and we're not afraid to challenge the norm. With more than eight years of experience, we know how to craft stories that help brands make a lasting and meaningful impact...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Cajicá, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're 16 years old, but we're still growing and reinventing ourselves. Thanks to our secret sauce called Reliability & hard work, we have more than 50 prizes or nominations for our clients and their brands. And we have room for more. We're in Top 10 Romanian digital agencies, based on turnover and number of...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
nez&pez is a founder-led creative branding agency helping B2B, technology, and cybersecurity brands differentiate in crowded markets. We connect brand strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, creative campaigns, websites, event marketing, demand generation, and sales enablement to build ideas people notice...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HADID Marketing 360 is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Technopark Tangier, delivering high-impact SEO, social media, and growth solutions for businesses worldwide...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Tangier, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dubai agency, founded in 2014, running social accounts, reels and films, creator campaigns, Arabic copy and in-store promoters for brands across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Work includes in-store promoters for Xiaomi, a creator programme for Anker Middle East, films for X-Cell, Swiss Military and Belkin, and...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're website heroes dedicated to helping businesses with digital marketing. 4.9-star average, 50+ reviews. Woman-owned...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
Imagine a marketing partner that can handle everything, from crafting your brand's story to boosting your online presence, all while understanding the unique nuances of the Southern California market. That's what we offer. We're not just a vendor; we're an extension of your team, dedicated to your growth...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KZY digital is a digital marketing agency in Dubai, UAE. KZY Digital provides you next-gen digital marketing solutions (SEO, PPC & SMM) for businesses across the UAE...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/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.




















































