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Quattro Stand delivers end-to-end exhibition stand solutions for international brands participating in global trade shows. From custom booth design and fabrication to logistics, installation, and dismantling, we manage the entire process with precision. With active operations in Dubai, Europe, and the United...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Mamas & Papas is an international corporate event agency headquartered in Amsterdam, providing full-service event production for companies operating in the Netherlands and across Europe. We work with multinational teams, regional headquarters, and fast-growing companies to deliver conferences, corporate...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
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
We are a global, full-service event and experiential marketing agency. However, we came from humble beginnings and didnt get here all on our own. Learn more about our journey...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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
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
Purplefish is a full-service UK-based communications agency. We offer strategic campaigns that enhance brand awareness, engage audiences, and support organizations nationally and internationally. Our services include creative concepts, news copy, social media strategy, digital communications, issues...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Noisy&Co are global exhibition stand builders specialising in custom exhibition stand design and build. We deliver bespoke exhibition stands worldwide, from concept to installation. Seen, heard and remembered...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- Dorchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Denave is a B2B sales enablement organization based in Malaysia that offers a complete range of demand generation and lead generation solutions. Denave offers services including Business process outsourcing, digital marketing and B2B data services...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Fifth Ring is a full-service B2B marketing agency for complex, technical and industrial sectors, including energy, chemicals, maritime, semiconductors, manufacturing and technology. Founded in Aberdeen in 1991, with offices in Aberdeen, Houston and Singapore, the agency takes clients from brand to demand:...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Exhibit Experience is a full-service trade show exhibit rental company specializing in Orlando trade show exhibit rentals and custom exhibit solutions. We provide turnkey exhibit services including design, graphics, logistics, installation, dismantle, and exhibitor paperwork coordination...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ciente.io is a Dubai-based B2B demand generation and Advertising agency in Dubai that helps technology companies, SaaS providers, and enterprise brands accelerate revenue growth through high-quality lead acquisition and performance-driven marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Based in baltic states we’re unconvetional advertising agency dedicated to finding new creative ways to engage the customer and create the relationship between the customer and the brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
The top Polish PR agency supporting foreign companies planning to enter Central-Eastern Europe. It offers public relations services mainly to B2B entities in the technology, fintech, e-commerce, VC and green transformation industries...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your brand goes beyond local alive on the global stage...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Koolbrand is a branding, packaging, web design and growth marketing agency based in Vigo, Spain. We help companies build stronger brands, better websites and scalable marketing systems focused on visibility, conversion and business growth...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Vigo, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Shh! PR Limited is a creative communications agency that combines strategic communications with insight and analysis to create impactful campaigns...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Grantham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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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
At Alpha Agency, we view the world through the lens of consumers to gain valuable insights. These insights are then translated into actionable strategies that enable successful partnerships with our clients...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
End-to-end exhibition stand design and build services, created to help growing brands stand out with confidence...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Harikalar is Turkey's pioneering brand experience agency. Since 2006, we've produced 10,000+ events for 200+ global brands including Coca-Cola, Philips, Nike and Turkish Airlines. Our in-house engineering team designs proprietary event technology AI Photo Booth Pro, GlamBot, 360 Video Booth and 90+...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- IoT
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
Callbox Australia is a B2B lead generation and appointment setting company helping ANZ tech and enterprise firms scale sales pipeline. Combining dedicated ANZ SDR teams with AI-driven multi-channel outreach, Callbox reaches key decision-makers across Australia, New Zealand, and APAC...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Call Centers
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Camperdown, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- 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 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
The Harmony Events is a full-service design and production house dedicated to creating impactful and memorable event experiences. From concept development to final execution, the company delivers integrated solutions that bring ideas to life with precision, creativity, and attention to detail. Their approach...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Asteron provides creative high-conversion marketing assets such as videos, 3D renders and exhibition booths...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Auderghem, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
SPOONGROUP is a full service Milan-based Communication, Public Relations and Events agency specialized in Lifestyle, Design, Food, Technology and Entertainment. We love to look around us because thinking globally is the key to being a top agency!...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
Let us take your business to new heights. With our proven SEO techniques, we ensure you stand out on Google, driving traffic, leads, and growth...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
EVERYWOW is a full-service communication and video agency based in Zurich, Switzerland. The agency puts their clients' leaders on camera in a way audiences believe, across interviews, thought-leadership podcasts, and large-scale livestreams...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
Curt Janka is a seasoned creative director and designer with more than two decades of experience across a wide range of media. He brings a blend of creativity and innovation, grounded in strategic thinking, and excels at guiding teams through the entire creative process. Open to freelance and full-time...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We develop tailored digital solutions that drive sales, strengthen your brand, and support your business goals. Every project includes 12 months of support, SEO optimization, mobile-friendly design, and enhanced security to ensure long-term performance. With responsive layouts, custom functionalities, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Public Relations
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Pruszków, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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...
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
ADTRICK is a diverse team of talented individuals united by our commitment to crafting unique strategies. Our approach is to devise innovative solutions that elevate the significance of your brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Mainstay Digital is a 3D product visualization studio in Plano, Texas, built for industrial manufacturers whose products are hard to show. We turn engineering CAD into photoreal renders, browser-based AR, hotspot walkthroughs, product videos, and interactive 3D that sales and marketing teams use on the web...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Video Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
flocq is a communications firm that works with lifestyle and green technology firms. flocq provides a variety of services and solutions for up-and-coming eco-friendly firms who are looking to build their business in the UK. These services and solutions range from guidance on 'go to market' strategies to...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
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...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Blockchain Marketing Boutique is a senior-level Web3 marketing and PR agency specializing in tailored growth strategies, brand positioning, and high-impact campaigns. We connect innovators, investors, and communities to accelerate success in the blockchain space...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BlockMM (BlockAI) is a Web3 growth and market-making agency that provides AI-powered token launch support, crypto marketing, liquidity management, community growth, and custom blockchain development services. The agency helps blockchain projects scale through data-driven strategies, automated tools, and 24/7...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/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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