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Dera Lee Productions is an award winning event production and design agency that brings brand campaigns to life through an in depth understanding of the event industry, theater arts, and marketing trends. With a background in the theater arts, we believe events are all about story-telling. Our promise is that...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
The Digital Dept. is a comprehensive influencer marketing company that specializes in brand strategy, experiential services, and talent management. With our expertise in leveraging influencer partnerships, we help brands maximize their reach and engagement in the digital space...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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
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
МОЇ is your digital partner for growth. We help brands scale through performance-driven marketing from strategy and ads to social media, branding, design, and events. Based in Belgium & Ukraine, we blend creativity with results. Hire us in case of a marketing emergency...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Bruges, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Behrman Cesa Communications is a NYC public relations firm powered by media relations & influencer marketing, with a history of building top beauty & skincare brands...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
Mind the Gap was created to help iGaming brands that need a solid digital partner elevate their campaigns and drive organic traffic. We cover everything from SEO and outreach to digital PR and content marketing, focusing on making your brand stand out online. We're a diverse group of digital marketers...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Montgat, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
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
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
Loud! is a full-service OOH buying and planning agency with one goal: making out-of-home work for everyone. Whether you're an SMB running your first billboard or a household name planning a national push, we build bold, data-led campaigns across traditional and digital formats B2B, retail, education and...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
At Riset Prima Asia, we're passionate in helping businesses grow and make their mark in Asia. We want to be the bridge between the West & the East. We dig deeper into market opportunities, where our clients stand against their competitors, and create go-to-market strategies that actually work. What drives us...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Surabaya, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects 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
3D Advertisers is a creative technology studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, known for blending design and innovation to craft immersive brand experiences. Our work spans digital storytelling, interactive installations, and A-powered campaigns. We serve clients across Southeast Asia in retail, tourism, and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- VR/AR
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
Idiosync Films is a Dublin video production and broadcast AV company led by an engineer with over a decade of experience on events as large as the Paris 2024 Olympics. We film, edit and livestream for universities, cultural institutions, schools, medical colleges and government bodies, delivering event...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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
Are you looking to create an exceptional experience for your customers? Look no further than Flow & Grow! Our expert team is here to help take care of all your digital marketing needs, from social media management and ad campaigns right through digital strategy...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Chalandri, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Welcome to Giant Cookie, where creativity meets productionand magic happens.We craft unforgettable stories and vibrant experiences across Events, Film, AI, and Sustainability. Sometimes we dive into these areas separately, but usually, we love mixing them all together to create something truly...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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
At Marcas que Enamoran, we specialize in boosting sales by engaging clients, employees, and stakeholders effectively and sustainably. Our approach includes leveraging emotional marketing and crafting brands that resonate through purpose, values, and the quadruple positive impact (social, economic...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Market Research
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9999/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
An SEO Consultant. Do you want more customers without spending on advertising? If you want to have new contacts and new sales, definitively eliminate the stress of where and when your next customer will arrive, without spending a euro on advertising.. Request a free SEO consultancy now: a FREE SEO action plan...
Top Services:
- SEO
- eCommerce
- CRO
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Pescara, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experienced Estonian PR company with motivated staff - partners daily at work. We work quickly and do not hold log meetings. Ready to work after hours if necessary...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/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...
Top Services:
- 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...
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
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
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
Clark stands as the foremost creative influence agency in Canada, fostering connections between brands and their target audiences. We achieve this by crafting innovative social media content amplified through the voices of the most influential personalities...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Buck & Hound is a Dublin-based PR and creative communications agency known for bold ideas and strategic storytelling. We help brands stand out through impactful campaigns, media relations, and content that connects. From launches to long-term brand building, we deliver results with heart, hustle and flair...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At RR PRJCTS, we offer holistic support for businesses ready to grow with intention. Through collaborative strategy, creative execution, and purpose-driven solutions, we help organizations build resilient brands, strong teams, and lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rank Spiders is a pioneering digital marketing agency dedicated to enabling businesses to excel in an interconnected landscape. Our commitment extends beyond conventional strategies, delivering avant-garde solutions to enhance brand exposure, generate leads, and drive sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boston Digital Marketing Agency is a full service local web design, marketing and analytics company specializing in responsive Website Design, SEO, SEM, Email Marketing, AI, Automation, Brand Development, Videography, Social Media Management. BDMA provides affordable digital marketing services for small...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Event Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Can't Miss US is a marketing and advertising service that specializes in mobile digital billboards mounted on trucks. These trucks travel through targeted locations, helping businesses reach audiences directly on the streets instead of relying on static ads...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Duluth, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Valkea Media is an experienced 360° marketing agency that has been creating award-winning campaigns and comprehensive communication solutions for 25 years, supporting brands in their growth and in building lasting relationships with their audiences.The agency combines strategic, creative and executional...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Trade Fair Support, Exhibition Support, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce Management, Market Research...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
We are a woman and Latina-owned full service digital agency. We formed this agency with the belief that when we roll up our sleeves and authentically listen to our clients, inspiring things can happen. We partner with our clients on solutions that aren't just creative, they're transformative...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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!...
Top Services:
- 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
Sowper es una agencia de publicidad digital en España especializada en Google Ads, Meta Ads (Instagram/Facebook), TikTok Ads y LinkedIn Ads. Google Partner oficial (ID: 8358787832)...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Paterna, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Online presence is essential to sell your services or products. Without a well-functioning, trendy website, without measuring your data or doing active social marketing, your high-quality offerings might be hidden from the target audience. We can help you to have a professional appearance on every popular...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Trumpeter is a PR agency with offices in both Bratislava and Prague, strategically fostering its reputation and advancing business objectives through specialized internal teams, each dedicated to a singular area of expertise. Our commitment to professional focus ensures precise and effective support tailored...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our goal is to help brands connect with people in a way that feels honest, modern, and unforgettable...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Transforming busy professionals' marketing with automated systems that save 15+ hours weekly while driving measurable growth...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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