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 1 projectsSEVENTYSEVEN is a digital development company specializing in UI/UX design and application programming for immersive experiences. According to reviews, 100% of feedback highlights their ability to deliver projects on time and their dedication to client satisfaction. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values, with 100% noting SEVENTYSEVEN's integrity and excellent communication. However, including interaction metrics earlier in projects is recommended.
$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 6 projectsTop Brand Worldwide™ (Experiential Marketing & Events) excels in crafting immersive Event Marketing Solutions, including brand activations and experiential advertising. The company delivered a high-profile concert, surpassing expectations with 6.8 million media impressions and 92% guest satisfaction. Reviewers consistently praised their flawless execution, creativity, and seamless project management, with 100% uptime on AV, lighting, and stage tech, highlighting their expertise in event promotion strategy and brand activation.
$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newark, NJ
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Founded in 2005, craftiveweb, a midsize Advertising company, is in Newark, New Jersey. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Ace PR Agency is a PR firm. They were established in 2018, and their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 6 projectsWe & Goliath is an event marketing solutions company specializing in virtual and online conference execution and event branding. They are consistently praised for their responsive and adaptive project management, delivering high-quality event campaigns and brand activation strategies. Notably, 100% of reviewers mention their impressive production support, with one client achieving an attendee NPS of 80 and another noting a 65% registration yield.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerSaint Matthews, KY
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Mail King USA is a Direct Marketing company based in Saint Matthews, Kentucky. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Event Marketing USA is an Event Marketing company launched in 1995. The company offers Event Marketing and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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W.I.N. Marketing is a public relations company founded in 2019. Located in Miami, Florida, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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In Like Flynn Design, a graphic design agency, is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leawood, KS
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PR firm LM Connect is based in Leawood, Kansas. The team provides Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Advertising company Canna Design Council provides Advertising and Branding. They were established in 2015.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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Studio DiBella is a Worcester, Massachusetts-based print design company. The team provides Print Design and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Flying Scooter Productions is a branding firm. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Branding and Video Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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Idea Girl Network Advertising Agency is a small Advertising company established in 2000. Their team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mahomet, IL
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Peyton Marie Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small Mahomet, Illinois-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising. The firm was founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Small branding firm In Creative Company, is in Jersey City, New Jersey. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auburn, ME
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Based in Auburn, Maine, Twelve North Agency is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Established in 2006, NEOSOL MARKETING is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Social media marketing firm Sarah Rose Public Relations was established in 2012. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations and is in Baltimore, Maryland.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Hennessey Studios is a video production agency. The company is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Video Production and Audio Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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HVH Media & Marketing is a branding agency. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the agency specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Valrico, FL
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See all 1 projectsFlorida Website Marketing .com specializes in providing tailored SEO services to enhance online visibility and search engine rankings. Reviews consistently highlight their expertise in niche markets, personalized approach, and data-driven strategies, leading to significant improvements in website traffic and sales. Clients commend their professional communication, timely delivery, and responsive project management, though they suggest simplifying technical reports for better client understanding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brookyln, NY
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Launched in 2019, Failure Island, a small video production company, is based in Brookyln, New York. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Creative Shoebox Marketing Agency is a branding firm. The team is based in Tustin, California, and their services include Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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10 STAR Agency, a branding company, was established in 2010. The agency offers Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Tricor Brand Communications is a branding company. They are headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and their services include Branding and Print Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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101Media, a Marketing Strategy company, focuses on Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing. The firm is in Dallas, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Problem Solutions PR is a Content Marketing company. The team is in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Social media marketing firm ZB-MKTG was established in 2017. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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EXTRATICA MEDIA is an Advertising company. The Austin, Texas-based firm was founded in 2024. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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ILLUMINUS Productions is a Lighting Design company. They are located in Boston, Massachusetts, and their services include Lighting Design and Audio Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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In New York, New York, Nike Communications, Inc. Is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tuscaloosa, AL
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Randall-Reilly, a midsize Content Marketing company, is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Gadsden, AL
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Established in 1986, Allied Advertising Inc is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Gadsden, Alabama, the team provides Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Henderson, NV
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Greenspun Media Group is a Digital Strategy company. The Henderson, Nevada-based team provides Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Irving, TX
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Based in Irving, Texas and Greensboro, North Carolina, Targetbase is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were launched in 1979.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Greenville, SC
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EP+Co, an Advertising company, is located in Greenville, South Carolina and New York, New York. They specialize in Advertising and Event Marketing and were launched in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Yardley, PA
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PR company Red Nucleus was launched in 1991. The midsize team specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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TwoDot Marketing is a graphic design agency. Their small team of employees is based in Seattle, Washington. Their team provides Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eagle, ID
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Blue Chip Media is a video production agency launched in 2013. Located in San Juan Capistrano, California and Eagle, Idaho, the team focuses on Video Production and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Michira Marketing is a PPC agency. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Largo, FL
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UX design agency FreeByrd is headquartered in Largo, Florida. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Mill, SC
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IT strategy consulting company Validos was launched in 2018. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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YPGroup is an Advertising company. Launched in 2016, the company provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Other Marketing company Marketing Outside of the Box is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Other Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Direct Marketing company Canary and Coal is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2013, the team provides Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rosemount, MN
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REV Branding Industries is a branding company. Headquartered in Rosemount, Minnesota, the company was established in 2019. Their team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Broken Arrow, OK
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Taters Digital Media Production Agency L.L.C is a branding company. They are located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2018, Arcanum Post-Production L.L.C., a small video production agency, is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team provides Video Production and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saratoga, CA
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TechResources is a small Product Marketing company. They specialize in Product Marketing and Account-Based Marketing and were launched in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Oasis Productions, Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. They provide Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1996. The firm is in Seattle, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events is an Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pawtucket, RI
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Big Fish Promotions LLC, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2009. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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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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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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33.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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30.7/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 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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36.5/40.017.2/20 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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33.1/40.016/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 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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$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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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26.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charleston, SC
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32.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 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.