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Groove Jones
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Groove Jones is an innovative technology company that specializes in creating AI/VR/AR software solutions for a wide range of industries, including advertising, entertainment, marketing, health, and training...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
5WPR, an integrated marketing and public relations firm, offers services to drive value and growth for its clients. The firm focuses on crafting customized PR and marketing campaigns to attract and engage target audiences while aligning with clients' brand ambitions...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We're a strategic, innovative, and creative communications agency driven by one key belief: Stories are better shared...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 65 Projects Listed
For more than 15 years, Big Buzz has helped senior living marketing and sales teams attract move-in-ready leads to achieve 100% occupancy, grow and scale...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
At Nomadigo, we offer commercial video production and events services across diverse sectors with 300+ projects. We offer flexible pricing, making us startup-friendly. Our full-service approach covers everything from concept to post-production...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- Herzliya, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Marketing that Moves People.Levo is a strategic, full-service creative agency built to move people. We help brands find their RallyPointthe belief that unites their story, fuels their creativity, and inspires action...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Dossier Media is a boutique integrated media planning and buying agency specializing in paid media management and developing comprehensive full-funnel strategies to elevate brands. Our core mission is to assist brands in crafting their paid media strategies while laying the groundwork for a scalable...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Chiang Mai digital agency blending offline & online customer experience through Phygital Marketing...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
Trust Email Broadcast to unleash the power of expert email marketing for your business. With our in-depth understanding of influence, deliverability, and design, we proactively address email campaign issues and deliver exceptional results. Our commitment to captivating content, complemented by stunning...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Jack Morton is a global brand experience agency that creates experienced brands by delivering extraordinary, unforgettable experiences. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to being extraordinary in everything we do, from strategizing to designing award-winning experiences that are imaginative and...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Purple Exhibits builds custom trade show booths for brands that exhibit anywhere in the U.S. From our own shop in Fishkill, New York, we take each exhibit from 3D concept to show floor: design, in-house fabrication, graphics, freight, installation and dismantle, on-site supervision and storage. Because the...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fishkill, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Eyedea Design Studio is a brand strategy and design studio that helps associations, nonprofits, and growing businesses be, look, and sound as vital as their mission. Based in the Washington DC Metro and Hampton Roads areas, our team works remotely with clients across the country...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We prove ourselves with developing long-term partnerships with small businesses, large corporations, and people we believe in...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Founded in 2020, we've quickly become the trusted partner for brands seeking to amplify their voice and redefine success. Experience the difference with Brandinc PR where your story meets its full potential...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, experience-led agency that believes experiential marketing is any way a brand engages people...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Magnet Group is a leading event management and planning company in Malaysia, serving clients worldwide with over 20 years of experience...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MGN events is a strategic creative partner specialising in high impact corporate event experiences and premium private parties, blending imaginative design with expert delivery to shape moments people remember...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Windsor, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ioVista is a full-service eCommerce development agency renowned for its expertise in creating and building exceptional eCommerce websites on leading platforms like Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Yahoo Stores, and WordPress...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
At MakeABooth, we create immersive brand experiences that capture attention and drive results. We offer responsive, transparent, and creative exhibit solutions, adapting quickly to evolving goals, budgets, and timelines. From concept and 3D design to fabrication and on-site execution, we deliver seamless...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eventkraft designs and produces strategic brand experiences from Istanbul and Dubai. Clients include Berkeley Group, Tenthpin, Yandex (technology), and the Government of Ajman. The agency's journey-first methodology starts with audience strategy. Recent flagship programmes include a 900-guest cross-border...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
UFOMAMMOOT is a cutting-edge, independent digital creative studio headquartered in Berlin. Since 2011, we've been crafting groundbreaking and imaginative concepts that elevate brands to new heights.We feel it’s our duty to unite the best of both worlds: combining creative concepts with our technological...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Ready to scale your business? We help companies stay ahead of the markets, unleash their business potential and earn competitive advantage. Supercharge your sales pipeline, fast-track market entry and kickstart revenue growth today...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Promotional Management Group (PMG) is a pioneering event management agency committed to delivering seamless and efficient solutions to its clients. With a focus on simplicity and effectiveness, PMG's approach ensures optimal results and client satisfaction throughout the event planning process. Through...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Full-service, boutique event marketing agency with a 75-year legacy creating immersive brand experiences for companies throughout North America and around the world. We design, produce, and execute integrated experiences that drive meaningful connections between your brand and your audience...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
VOLO Events Agency is a leading producer of live events and experiential marketing...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Breakthrough Productions is an award-winning experiential fabrication studio specializing in trade show booths, pop-ups, and immersive brand activations. With 19+ years of experience, we bring bold ideas to life from custom casework to branded environments handling everything in-house...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Mooresville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Popology is an Australian event production and brand experience agency delivering conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, roadshows and retail activations nationwide. We plan, design and produce events end to end, with strategy, creative and technical delivery managed in-house. From large-scale conferences...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ET Expo is a full-service exhibit house building custom trade show booths that stop people mid-stride. From 3D design and fabrication to graphics, installation, dismantle, and storage - from 10x10 inlines to double-deck islands, buy or rent - one partner from sketch to show floor, serving exhibitors...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Digital Experience Agency that works alongside bold brands to design and build digital experiences that look spectacular, launch fast and work flawlessly...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create inspired video content for web, social, and advertising campaigns. We produce high-end corporate events for brand launches, market updates and team-building town halls. From our Dublin recording studio, we master audio for radio commercials, podcasts and audio books, while offering green s...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Encore Branding & Communication Agency comprises a compact yet proficient and dedicated team adept at handling intricate projects with integrity and professionalism, steering each client towards success. Leveraging an extensive network of associates, we craft comprehensive marketing and advertising campaigns...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Not every story is worth telling. Facutly is the agency that finds it. Brand strategy, design, and film, built by one integrated team, from brief to final frame...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NEWaukee is a Milwaukee-based experiential agency specializing in event production and brand activations. We work with organizations looking for innovative ways to engage their customers...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Almost Impossible is a Dubai-based creative innovation agency uniting strategy, design, digital, and activation. Since 2016, we've helped brands including Warner Bros., Nestlé, TikTok, Samsonite, Holiday Inn, Aramex, Mashreq and Emirates NBD create work impossible to ignore...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TerraNova360 finds growth that established brands are missing. Often it lives in the diverse and newcomer audiences competitors treat as a side segment and we treat as core to the market. Sometimes it lives in a stalled category, a new geography, or a misread consumer base. Working with CMOs, VPs of...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
FTP Agency is an experiential marketing agency that creates custom experiential vehicles and mobile pop-ups so your brand's message is not just seen, it's felt...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Design Services
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Soxcessful is a retail management company backing global visionaries like yours. As a partner, we centralize and streamline. Retail management company backing global visionaries...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ignite Productions is a veteran-owned field marketing and experiential agency that helps consumer brands create, execute, and measure large-scale brand activations across the United States. Founded in 2018, the company combines experiential marketing, event staffing, product sampling, retail programs...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Incrity is one of the top digital marketing agencies in Armenia, offering SMM, SEO, PPC, content marketing (SMM), and other services. We have specialized in this field for over 15 years, which allows us to develop custom strategies that will be the most effective for your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Were Cogs & Marvel, an agency that blends meticulous planning (Cogs) and creativity (Marvel) to create powerful experiences on behalf of our clients. Were specialists in experiential, which means we create in-person experiences for brands and their audiences...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
AURA 919 is Dubai's leading exhibition stand builder. Founded in 2009, we design and build custom exhibition stands for government entities and global brands across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. 200+ projects delivered at GITEX, Arab Health, Gulfood, Big 5 and ADIPEC. Clients include Dubai Islamic Bank...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Advertising
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Sinister Concept is a boutique creative agency for founders and brands that live outside the mainstream. We deliver brand identity, event production, web services, marketing, and product launch strategy with the personal attention most agencies reserve for their largest clients. Fluent in commerce, culture...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WONU Studio designs and produces brand experiences that work in the real world. The Brooklyn-based studio handles brand activations, luxury retail pop-ups, cultural event experiences, and immersive brand environments for fashion, beauty, tech, and entertainment brands from concept and spatial design through...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Im John Cartwright, a down-to-earth freelance graphic designer living in Wales, UK. I love what I do! With a blend of digital and traditional skills that I've picked up over the years, I specialise in print and on-line branding, banners, logo design, point-of-sale design, and visualisations...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Llanelli, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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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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