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MINTO Vietnam
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Founded in Japan and expanding across Asia, we're Vietnams first agency dedicated to crafting brand personalities in todays competitive landscape...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
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MINTO Vietnam Reviews & Testimonials
Nguyễn Nhật Gia Huy's Review Sourced from Google
I am very pleased with the team Minto Vietnam. They are an agency I trust, and communication with them throughout the project was excellent. In particular, the team has a deep understanding of customer psychology and provides constant support to ensure the work proceeds efficiently and achieves the best possible results. I will certainly recommend them to others for future collaborations.
Hà Thanh Thư Ngô's Review Sourced from Google
Definitely an expert in character marketing. We’re really impressed with their insightful ideas and excellent skills in creating brand mascots and contents related to characters. Besides, the team is friendly and always supportive. Look forward to collaborating again.
Windy Trịnh's Review Sourced from Google
I am blown away by the exceptional work of this character marketing agency created. Their team was passionate, skilled, and went above and beyond to ensure our success. Thanks to them, we have achieved outstanding results that have surpassed our expectations. Definitely recommend!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsFor 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
Established in 1991, McConnell Marketing emerges as a comprehensive agency specializing in hospitality marketing...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Canfield, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Omega Digital is a Vietnam-based digital marketing agency built for two kinds of clients: U.S. agencies that need a reliable delivery partner, and U.S. businesses with operations in Vietnam that want experienced marketing support on the ground...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 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
Stephanie Miller, creator of The PRO-FOUND Process, is the marketing partner local business owners choose when they want to get noticed, get found, and to generate a buzz around their business using unique content to generate more leads, sales and profits...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Steuben, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative Media House is a results-driven creative agency in Dubai, delivering branding, digital marketing, event management, video production, and social media strategies that drive measurable growth. Trusted by global brands including Oracle, HP, FedEx, and Thomson Reuters...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
VESTART, is a digital marketing and design studio, dedicated to learning about and understanding your business. By building a relationship with each of our clients, we can ensure our marketing strategy is built with the sole focus of solving the problems your business faces...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
South West Vision holds the conviction that groundbreaking marketing transcends mere advertising; it embodies the art of creative disruption and strategic thinking. We are dedicated to fostering innovative approaches that strategically elevate brands and businesses in the market landscape...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Point Taken Communications is a boutique public relations (PR) and marketing firm serving hospitality, lifestyle, and nonprofit brands nationwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our senior-level team crafts campaigns that spark growth and inspire audiences to take action...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 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
Event Marketer is owned by Access Intelligence, a leading worldwide information, and marketing company that provides unparalleled business intelligence and integrated marketing solutions in nearly a dozen global market sectors. With a customer-centric culture dedicated to editorial excellence and marketing...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Swedens largest entertainment group, Stureplansgruppen is active across the restaurant, entertainment, congress, contract catering, hotel and experience industries in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Visby and Åre...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Event Marketing, Event Sponsorship and Partnerships, Marketing Campaign Development, Brand Activations...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vendelux is an AI-powered event marketing platform that helps brands discover, plan, and optimize their event strategies using real-time data and predictive insights...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
InEvent is an AI-powered event marketing platform that streamlines event management, enhances personalization, and drives audience engagement through intelligent automation...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
EventX is an AI-driven event marketing agency that empowers brands to plan, promote, and execute events with intelligent automation and data-driven insights...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
SOBO Concepts is a promotional products design studio that goes beyond putting a logo on a product. We work across hospitality, food and beverage, events, technology, and retail to design SWAG that actually reflects a brand. Every project starts with understanding the client's identity, audience, and goals...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blue Hay is an Immersive Experience Studio specialized in creating jaw-dropping experiences for brands to connect with their customers...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- VR/AR
- Advertising
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
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
33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elliott Stares is the only British PR professional in Miami with global agency experience and more than 28 years of international public relations and marketing communications expertise in the luxury and lifestyle sector. ESPR was relocated to South Florida from London, after working on some of Europe's...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A recruiting firm focused exclusively on exhibit builders and experiential agencies, placing proven operators across sales, project management, design, and operations...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Jasper, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Oliver BAM is a freelance digital marketing specialist who supports businesses that need a marketing partner, not just a plan. He plugs into your world to deliver smart, personalized marketing support where and when you need it covering initial strategy work, brand development, website support, SEO and AI...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ad Nova is a boutique agency delivering strategic, results-driven PR for tourism and entertainment brands. We create personalized campaigns that elevate visibility, build strong brand positioning, and generate measurable growth in highly competitive markets...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
THKT Studios is an experiential marketing agency based in New York City and Amsterdam. We specialize in brand activations, pop-up events, product launches and immersive brand environments...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Join leading trade shows in Germany, Dubai & Saudi Arabia. All Space Group provides expert exhibition booth design, setup & support...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic UX and design.Bespoke, multi-platform programs.Connection and engagement.Authentic storytelling and public relations.Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Glaze Digital is a full-service Shopify agency and Shopify Plus Partner that helps e-commerce brands build, optimize, and scale high-performing online stores. Since 2014, the agency has created more than 250 Shopify stores and supports businesses generating over £20 million in monthly revenue across a wide...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
Barbet Communications is a bespoke agency that enjoys challenges and prefers operating on the outside looking in. We appreciate clients who are motivated in their pursuits and passionate about the environment and sustainability. We want to take humdrum up a few notches. Like the bird, Barbet is dedicated...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Analog is a certified B Corp experiential agency creating bold, meaningful events from brand activations to B2B conferences that connect people, spark culture, and drive impact...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Design Services
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Imagine PR is a leading luxury hospitality PR agency with nearly two decades of experience. Our excellence is reflected in long-term client relationships and recognition as a PRNet 100 agency and Observer's Top 5 Most Powerful Luxury Travel PR Firm. With this wealth of experience and expertise, Imagine PR is...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Market Research
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
VentureStudios is a digital marketing and production company focused on one thing: moving the needle. We work behind the scenes to plan campaigns, shape messaging, run ads, and execute with clarity online and on the ground...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Show more
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
thePromoAgency is a Melbourne-based promotional staffing and brand activation agency helping brands, agencies, exhibitors, and event organisers execute campaigns successfully where customers actually interact with the brand. We provide brand ambassadors, promotional staff, event teams, exhibition support...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Market Research
- Show more
- Location
- Cremorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Partnering with F&B, and Hospitality businesses to effectively reach new heights through Brand Strategy, Creative Marketing, & Commercial Content. Currently operating in Oregon, Phoenix, and SF Bay Area...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Kraft Communications is a Social Media Management and Web Design company dedicated to taking care of your online presence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Terrace, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $56/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Spotty Media is a specialist hospitality marketing agency for restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, venues, events and food and drink brands across the UK, combining strategy, PR, social media, content, websites, paid social, influencer marketing and email...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dubai-based creative event and experiential agency delivering corporate events, brand activations, conferences, exhibitions, VIP experiences, stage design and digital/AR/VR productions across the UAE and MENA...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Dive into the realm of content marketing, where we craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience's heartstrings. Harness the power of social media marketing as we strategically boost your online presence and engagement...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Audio Production
- Video Production
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- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Isosceles empowers businesses to reach their full potential through a balance of creativity and strategy. As the Isosceles Savior of Souls, we create tailored campaigns to help businesses stand out in their industry. We strive for harmony and deliver balanced results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The biggest companies in the world choose our team and now you can too. Experience world class service and results you can count on. Our modular pricing makes sure you only pay for the services you need. No matter if you need strategy, design, content creation or to buy media, we can even work white label. We...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ripe Leads runs B2B outreach for companies looking to reach new buyers. We research prospects, verify contacts and manage cold email and LinkedIn campaigns from setup to follow-up. Your team receives interested replies and takes the sales conversation forward. Based in Vilnius, we support outreach across...
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- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We combine this with an agile approach, deep technological expertise and digital platforms to deliver compelling content to multiple audiences in multiple languages. wtv. has offices or a strong liaison presence in London, Geneva, Zurich, Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Kampala, Singapore, New York...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At LIVE IT Productions International, our aim is to surpass expectations by transforming aspirations into tangible realities. As a leading global event production and design company, we are dedicated to crafting remarkable experiences that resonate and endure in memory...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
College & Military Marketing Group's creative team can assist you in developing landing pages, display ads, graphics, and videos for social media. We also produce high-quality door hangers, postcards, and posters. Our bespoke publications include white papers, printed guides, eBooks, and custom-bran...
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- Digital Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
NSF Crystal Arcade has been the trusted destination in Dubai for unique, custom-made trophies and corporate gifts. Specializing in exquisite crystal and glass products, their expert craftsmen offer a wide range of personalized services, including glass etching, engraving, and laser cutting...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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