Top Event Marketing Agencies in the United States
From trade show powerhouses like Las Vegas and Orlando to experiential hotbeds in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco, event marketing in the United States blends creativity with complex logistics. The right partner can drive registrations, brand visibility, and measurable pipeline from conferences, pop-ups, and tours across the country.
Clutch helps you find trusted U.S. event marketing agencies through verified client reviews, portfolio insights, and detailed service profiles. Use filters to sort by budget, industry, location, and project type to quickly shortlist teams that match your needs for activations around CES, SXSW, Dreamforce, Comic-Con, and more.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 2 projectsSEVENTYSEVEN is a specialized digital design and development firm known for creating immersive brand experiences, particularly in retail and virtual environments. Their reviews highlight exceptional project management, with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. An impressive 100% of their clients commend their responsiveness and adaptability, while one suggests incorporating metrics dashboards earlier in projects.
$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 6 projectsTop Brand Worldwide™ (Experiential Marketing & Events) is a renowned experiential marketing agency specializing in event branding, event activation, and event promotion strategy. They delivered a high-profile event exceeding expectations with over 6.8 million media impressions and 92% guest satisfaction. The reviews highlight their exceptional project management and ability to balance creativity with flawless execution.
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See all 2 projectsASTOUND Group is a company specializing in event marketing solutions, including tradeshow development, branding, and design. Their expertise in managing event campaigns and brand activation is consistently praised, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their outstanding management and cultural fit. Clients appreciate their impressive presence in high fashion, contributing positively to their experiential marketing approach.
$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsRMNG is an experiential marketing company specializing in mobile brand activations and event marketing solutions. Reviews highlight their exceptional ability to engage audiences, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing effective event campaigns and brand activation. Clients appreciate RMNG's innovative approach, resulting in significant social impressions and substantial sales impact.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Norwood, MA
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Cramer, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 1982. In Norwood, Massachusetts, the team provides Event Marketing and Video Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Decatur, GA
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Carver is an Advertising company. Established in 2019, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2018, Social Set - A different way to do Influencer Marketing is an Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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MASSIVEMEDIA, an Advertising company, is located in New York, New York and Birmingham, Alabama. They focus on Advertising and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Madison, WI
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Launched in 2013, Audentio is an Event Marketing company. The small team focuses on Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Absolute Production Services, an Event Management company, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Event Management and Video Production.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Enthuse Marketing Group LLC is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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See all 1 projectsEidetic Marketing specializes in creating unique visual identities and corporate branding for businesses, with an emphasis on aligning with their clients' objectives. Reviews indicate that they are highly professional, deliver projects on time, and maintain clear communication. Clients highlight their skilled design team and efficient project management as key strengths.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Worktank Enterprises is a video production agency launched in 2001. Their team provides Video Production and Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Allen, TX
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The Experiential Network is an Event Marketing company. The Allen, Texas-based firm was founded in 1998. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Event Marketing company Exhibits Studio LLC was established in 2023. Located in Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Moraine, OH
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Event Management company One10, LLC is located in Moraine, Ohio and Plano, Texas. They focus on Event Management and Event Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAmazon Expert Publishers offers comprehensive author services, including editing, formatting, illustration, and publishing for self-published authors. Reviews highlight their ability to maintain the originality of the work while providing fast and efficient service. Clients appreciate their supportive project management, though they suggest more in-person meetings could enhance collaboration. Overall, Amazon Expert Publishers is praised for delivering high-quality results and aligning well with client needs and values.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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Founded in 2010, Logan Airport Limo is a midsize Event Marketing company. Their team provides Event Marketing and Other Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Foster City, CA
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Branding company e-CorporateGifts focuses on Branding and Event Marketing. They were launched in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Your Creative People is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is located in Greenville, South Carolina and focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The firm was launched in 1999.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Stone Mountain, GA
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Established in 2003, Moose Exhibits is a midsize Stone Mountain, Georgia-based Marketing Strategy company. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nesconset, NY
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Merchwell is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Nesconset, New York, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bethesda, MD
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Marketing Strategy company Montage Marketing Group is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and Rockville, Maryland. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Gardens, FL
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DJ Duni Entertainment LLC, an Event Management company, specialize in Event Management and Event Marketing. They were launched in 2006.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Studio 9.5 is an Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Interior Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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White Cloud Media Group is a Corporate Photography company. They were founded in 2016 and provide Corporate Photography and Other Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Socially Loud is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2010, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their team specializes in Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brielle, NJ
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Founded in 2009, O2 Marketing Communications, Inc. Is a Packaging Design company. Located in Brielle, New Jersey, the team focuses on Packaging Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Eagan, MN
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Create. Play. Connect. Is a small Eagan, Minnesota-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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See all 8 projectsPropelis is a company specializing in Event Marketing Solutions, notably excelling in Event Promotions and Experiential Marketing. Reviews highlight their innovative approach, with 100% of feedback praising their creative production capabilities and effective project management. Clients appreciate their high-quality output and a strong alignment with customer needs, although some suggest exploring additional interactive formats.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Event Marketing company Gorin Events & Communications was established in 2009. The small team offers Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Located in Boise, Idaho, Argos Productions is a small Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carrollton, TX
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EGency Global is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2018, their team focuses on Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Inola, OK
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The Rocking Star is an Event Marketing company. The Inola, Oklahoma-based company offers Event Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Launched in 2016, Amora Group is a small Denver, Colorado-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Interior Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Decatur, GA
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Experiential Marketing Partners is a Decatur, Georgia-based Event Marketing company. They offer Event Marketing and Event Management and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brighton, MI
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Mammoth! is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2012, the agency offers Event Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Creative Experience Group, an Event Marketing company, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. They focus on Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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Founded in 2012, SocialBoxUSA is a small Event Marketing company. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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Tantrum Experience is a small Lafayette, Louisiana-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Amy Zaroff Events + Design is an Event Marketing company launched in 2004. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team focuses on Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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RAVE Marketing & Events, LLC is an Event Marketing company. They focus on Event Marketing and Advertising and were established in 2005. The firm is in El Paso, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hickory Hills, IL
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YOR Design Group is an Event Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodfin, NC
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In Woodfin, North Carolina, The Bridge Group, LLC (TBG) is a small Event Marketing company. The team offers Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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McGuffin Creative Group, Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2004, the firm focuses on Event Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Vagus PR is a small PR company. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Jae Davis Media is an Event Marketing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Market Research.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Maywood, CA
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Friend of a Friend Collective, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2022. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Established in 2007, Juice Consulting is a public relations agency. The firm provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1979, KemperLesnik is a PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Melville, NY
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Enchanted Celebrations, an Event Marketing company, is based in Melville, New York and Melville, New York. The team offers Event Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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NAS Recruitment Innovation is an Advertising company founded in 1947. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orion charter Township, MI
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EventNext is a small Orion charter Township, Michigan-based Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, AL
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Founded in 1987, SCSWORX Exhibits and Environments is an Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 United States Event Marketing Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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32.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chesterfield, MO
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30.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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30.8/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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31.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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27.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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31.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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28.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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32.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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23.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.8/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville Beach, FL
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Port Saint John, FL
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30/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charleston, SC
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31.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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31.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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23.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.7/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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28/40.015.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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30.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Spokane, WA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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31.1/40.016/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Manchester, NH
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30.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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30.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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29.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Event Marketing90% Other
United States Event Marketing FAQs
Thanks to the country’s broad economic mix, many U.S. agencies support a wide range of sectors, including:
- Technology and SaaS (Dreamforce, RSA, Adobe Summit)
- Consumer and CPG (retail pop-ups, mobile tours, in-store activations)
- Healthcare and life sciences (HIMSS, BIO, ASCO)
- Finance and fintech (Money20/20, SXSW Fintech, local investor events)
- Automotive and mobility (LA Auto Show, experiential test drives)
- Media, entertainment, and sports (fan festivals, premieres, brand tours)
- Manufacturing and industrial (PACK EXPO, IMTS, CES supply chain)
Define your project’s particular requirements and goals to align your criteria for potential partners. After that, go to Clutch and assess trusted firms through these 6 key steps:
- Match experience to your format and venue type (union halls, outdoor permits, campus events).
- Ask for outcomes, not just pictures — registrations, badge scans, qualified leads, foot traffic, dwell time, social reach, and ROI.
- Review build quality and logistics chops — shipping, drayage, COIs, security, and contingency plans.
- Confirm measurement stack — lead capture, QR/RFID, analytics dashboards, CRM integration.
- Validate scalability and vendor networks for multi-city or rapid-turn activations.
- Compare pricing transparency — itemized estimates, markups, labor assumptions, and change-order policies.
Pilot with a contained activation or a single show to evaluate collaboration, speed, and results before scaling.
U.S.-based teams bring on-the-ground knowledge of major venues, union rules, and permitting across states and municipalities. They’re adept at navigating ADA compliance, OSHA safety standards, and COI requirements that can delay builds if handled incorrectly.
They also maintain nationwide vendor networks for fabrication, AV, and staffing, which helps control costs and timelines for multi-city tours or back-to-back conferences. If you’re targeting national audiences or U.S.-specific events (e.g., NRF in NYC, RSA in San Francisco, HIMSS in Orlando), a local agency’s media relationships and influencer access can amplify pre- and post-show reach.
Budgets vary thanks to factors like format, scale, and deliverables. Based on Clutch’s data, dedicated firms in the United States charge around:
- Strategy and planning: $5,000 – $25,000 (one-time)
- Booth design and fabrication: $25,000 – $250,000+
- Experiential activations/pop-ups: $30,000 – $300,000+
- Multi-city tours: $150,000 – $1,000,000+
- Hourly rates: typically $125 – $250 for account, creative, and production roles
Costs are influenced by venue labor (union vs. non-union), custom fabrication, shipping and drayage, permits, talent, AV complexity, and measurement tech (RFID, lead capture, footfall analytics).
- Vague KPIs or no plan to measure pipeline impact
- Limited familiarity with venue rules, union labor, ADA, or local permitting
- Overreliance on stock rentals when custom fabrication is promised
- No contingency planning for weather, freight delays, or talent no-shows
- Hidden fees (e.g., drayage, overtime, material markups) and non-itemized SOWs
- Sparse U.S. references or case studies for comparable scale and industry
- One-size-fits-all creative that ignores brand guidelines or regulatory needs (especially in healthcare and finance)
The U.S. is home to many experienced and capable teams. Never settle for less; just keep searching if you come across these red flags.