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.
Start with exploring these additional directories:
• Top Event Marketing Agencies
• Event Marketing Agencies in Los Angeles
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
We are a design and development team specializing in crafting immersive experiences that connect brands with their audiences. From interactive games and configurators to scalable digital solutions,
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See all 6 projectsTop Brand Worldwide™ (Experiential Marketing & Events) is a premier agency specializing in Experiential Marketing, Event Branding, and Brand Activation. With a 92% guest satisfaction rate and over 6.8 million media impressions generated, client reviews highlight their precise project management, creative execution, and seamless integration of sponsor activations. The company's ability to deliver complex event marketing solutions with zero major issues is consistently praised.
$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 10 projectsRMNG is an experiential marketing company known for its exceptional event marketing solutions, including event promotions and brand activation. Their reviews highlight strong client satisfaction, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their innovative event campaigns and effective communication. Clients appreciate RMNG's expertise and collaborative approach, viewing them as integral partners in achieving marketing objectives.
UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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ElectraLime Marketing, LLC is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. The Gilbert, Arizona-based firm was founded in 2009. Their team provides Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prescott, AZ
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Starstruck Event Planning, LLC is an Event Marketing and Event Management company founded in 2008. Their team provides Event Marketing and Event Management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 6 projectsWe & Goliath is an event marketing company specializing in virtual and hybrid event solutions, including event promotion strategy and experiential marketing. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their responsive project management and seamless event execution. Clients highlight their ability to handle large-scale events efficiently, emphasizing their effective event branding and smooth technical support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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SweetPea Meetings & Events LLC is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. The company is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hot Springs, AR
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Event Marketing and Event Management company LuLu's Events is based in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They provide Event Marketing and Event Management and were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Griffithville, AR
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Shepard Organizing Solutions is an Event Marketing and Event Management company established in 2019. The small team focuses on Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bentonville, AR
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Established in 2017, Laura Hammarstrom, CMP, LLC is a small Bentonville, Arkansas-based Event Marketing and Event Management company. Their team offers Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wisconsin Dells, WI
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Signature Events Planning and Design, LLC, an Event Marketing and Event Management company, was launched in 2021. In Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, the team provides Event Marketing and Event
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bayside, WI
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Headquartered in Bayside, Wisconsin, Celebrait by Kait, LLC. Is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. The team provides Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fitchburg, WI
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Blueprint Events, LLC is an Event Marketing and Event Management company established in 2015. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Event Management and is based in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wauwatosa, WI
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Event Marketing and Event Management company Underwood Events, LLC was founded in 2009. The team provides Event Marketing and Event Management and is in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Ambrosia Events is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. The small Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based team focuses on Event Marketing and Event Management. The agency was launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, WY
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Jackson Hole Canvas Unlimited is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. They were established in 2011, and their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Boots on the Ground Productions, LLC, an Event Marketing and Event Management company, is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Founded in 2023, the team focuses on Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Destination Fabulous is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. They are in Las Vegas, Nevada and have small team. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Doral, FL
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In Santiago, Chile and Doral, Florida, Latam World LLC is a small Event Marketing and Event Management company. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Gizmo Media Inc is a Market Research and Event Marketing company. They provide Market Research and Event Marketing and were established in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Timonium, MD
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Trade Show Consulting is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. Their small team is in Timonium, Maryland. Their team offers Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aberdeen, SD
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Small Event Marketing and Event Management company The Dakota Event Center Aberdeen, SD, is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The team provides Event Marketing and Event Management.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Lagrant Communications is a small Advertising company launched in 1990. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Burkhart Marketing Partners is an Advertising company launched in 1998. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Social2B is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 2009. The agency is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gainesville, FL
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Founded in 2005, Frankel Agency is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Gravitate PR is a public relations firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Writing Services, and the agency is based in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Proscenium Events is an Event Management company. The team focuses on Event Management and Event Marketing and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Noble Communications, a PR firm, was founded in 2000. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and is in Portland, Oregon.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Launched in 2012, American Book Marketing is an Advertising company. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Event Management company Allaway was established in 2022. The firm focuses on Event Management and Event Marketing.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Danville, CA
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Marketing Strategy company Found&Chosen focuses on Marketing Strategy and Fractional CMO Services. They are located in Danville, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Longmont, CO
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Conecto is a PPC agency. Their small team is based in Longmont, Colorado. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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The Vokol Group is a public relations agency. The team is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerMonterey, CA
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See all 4 projectsBrickman Marketing is a comprehensive marketing and public relations firm specializing in event promotion, press releases, social media, and community engagement strategies. Reviews highlight Wendy Brickman's exceptional project management skills, resourcefulness, and extensive local connections. With a consistent track record of delivering substantial results, approximately 90% of feedback is positive, emphasizing her dedication and ability to increase visibility and attendance for various events.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2010, The Spark Group is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Social Intelligence Agency is a social media marketing agency. Their team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Giant Spoon, a midsize Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auburn Hills, MI
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Public relations company The Millerschin Group is in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team offers Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tulsa, OK
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Signal Factory is an Advertising company founded in 2010. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lewiston, ME
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Rinck Advertising is an Advertising company founded in 2001. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Barbour Design, an Advertising company, was launched in 1992. Based in New York, New York and Rochester, New York, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hayward, CA
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Overstreet Associates is a Hayward, California-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, MA
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Giftsenda is an Email Marketing company. They are located in Arlington, Massachusetts and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Troy, MI
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2007. The team focuses on Event Marketing and AR/VR development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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In San Francisco, California, D&A Communications is a graphic design agency. They specialize in Graphic Design and Branding and were launched in 1997.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Wireside Communications is a PR agency. They were established in 2004 and offer Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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ReBirth Marketing & Consulting, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2016. They offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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See all 2 projectsExltra is a marketing consultancy specializing in social media marketing and web design. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their timely project delivery and responsiveness. The company's innovative approach and alignment with client values have been particularly praised, contributing to substantial social media growth for clients.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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O Hello Media, an Advertising company, is in Denver, Colorado. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Plano, TX
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TWINOAKS is an Advertising company. Established in 2011, the company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sun City West, AZ
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Doctoc Health is a branding agency. The Sun City West, Arizona-based agency was launched in 2014. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Wayne, NJ
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Electriflight is a Wayne, New Jersey-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toledo, OH
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Marine Marketing Solutions, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2014. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Digital Strategy and is located in Toledo, Ohio.
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List of the Top 15 United States Event Marketing Companies
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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35.2/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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34.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chesterfield, MO
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32/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.1/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kansas City, MO
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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34/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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33.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Port Saint John, FL
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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33.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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33.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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29.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Spokane, WA
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville Beach, FL
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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25.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Red Bank, NJ
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32.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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30/40.015.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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24.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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33.1/40.016/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charleston, SC
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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27.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Manchester, NH
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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.