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
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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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Growmatic Savtech Global is a small Cheyenne, Wyoming-based Other Marketing company. The team specializes in Other Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerMiami, FL
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Plastics Media is a social media marketing agency. The Miami, Florida-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evesham, NJ
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See all 1 projectsMB and Associates is a public relations and marketing firm. According to their reviews, the company struggles with project management and maintaining client relationships, leading to unmet expectations. One review highlighted the lack of tangible results, with only 20% of planned media opportunities materializing, and emphasized a need for improved communication and follow-up.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Muskego, WI
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Video production agency USAV Group Productions Inc. Is headquartered in Muskego, Wisconsin. Established in 1969, the team specializes in Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Yukon, OK
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OKCanna.Media is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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The Relentless Collective is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, their team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Based in Chicago, Illinois, BluLyne Marketing is a small Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clemmons, NC
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Triad Multimedia, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2013. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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NamePlan, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tewksbury, MA
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FoxGorilla Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Independence, MO
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Headquartered in Independence, Missouri, Little Blue Marketing is a small PPC agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Local Alpha Marketing LLC, a small Advertising company, is located in Sacramento, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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PR company Pattan & Co. Specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. They are located in St. Louis, Missouri.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Poise The Firm is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Herndon, VA
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Social Channel is a Direct Marketing company. Their small team of employees is based in Herndon, Virginia. Their team specializes in Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ben Wheeler, TX
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Physicians Choice Marketing Group®, a branding agency, is in Ben Wheeler, Texas. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2020, 2113 Labs is a social media marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fargo, ND
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Launched in 2024, BRIMM Marketing, a small Advertising company, is in Fargo, North Dakota. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Henderson, NV
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Kubik is an Event Marketing company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Mississauga, Canada and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their team provides Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Speedpro Imaging Alpharetta is an Advertising company founded in 2012. Their team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bismarck, ND
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Small Event Marketing company Nightlife Sound and Lighting, is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. The team offers Event Marketing and Lighting Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Holbrook & Associates is an Event Marketing company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They focus on Event Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lunenburg, MA
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Vector5 Exhibits is an Event Marketing company. The Lunenburg, Massachusetts-based agency specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, IN
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Launched in 1947, Spotlight Strategies is a small Franklin, Indiana-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmette, IL
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Center Stage Marketing is an Event Marketing company. They were founded in 2009, and their services include Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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See all 3 projectsKBF Marketing is a comprehensive marketing and business development consultancy known for its professionalism and effective communication. The company excels in diverse areas such as business development, digital marketing, and event management. Reviews reveal a 100% satisfaction rate, with clients praising their commitment, seamless integration with teams, and impactful marketing strategies.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palmdale, CA
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Pnk Moon Productions Corp is a small Event Marketing company headquartered in Palmdale, California. The team provides Event Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brimhall Nizhoni, NM
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In Brimhall Nizhoni, New Mexico, Zion Enterprise is a small Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Fudale Events is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based Event Marketing company. Launched in 2008, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, NH
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Rillahan & Associates, Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. Their small team of employees is based in Bedford, New Hampshire. Their team provides Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Legacy Exhibits is a small Event Marketing company headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Event Management.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Perry Communications Group is a PR company. Their team is headquartered in Sacramento, California and specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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GTE Agency is a Los Angeles, California-based HR Consulting company. Their services include HR Consulting and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison Heights, MI
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Based in Madison Heights, Michigan, MVP Collaborative is an Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burbank, CA
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Upp Entertainment is a PR agency. They are based in Burbank, California and have small team. They focus on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Culver City, CA
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SPPR, Inc. Is a small public relations firm. Launched in 1992, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hiawatha, IA
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Advertising company North Forty was launched in 2003. Based in Hiawatha, Iowa, the team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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The CE Group, Inc. Is a small Marketing Strategy company established in 1990. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Hughes Agency LLC - South Carolina, an Advertising company, was established in 2001. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, the team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providence, RI
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ATR Treehouse is a Lighting Design company. They provide Lighting Design and Video Production and were established in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marietta, GA
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BG AD Group is a media planning and buying company in Marietta, Georgia. Established in 2011, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Small public relations firm NewPublica, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49DeKalb, IL
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Advertising company Horizon Downing was established in 1978. The team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing and is headquartered in DeKalb, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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Nomad Production is a video production company launched in 1988. The team provides Video Production and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winston-Salem, NC
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The Color Spot Inc is an Advertising company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They offer Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockville, MD
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Rose Li & Associates, Inc. Is a small Rockville, Maryland-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glendale, WI
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Events By Design is a Glendale, Wisconsin-based Event Management company. Their services include Event Management and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Elevated Meeting Solutions, an Event Management company, focuses on Event Management and Event Marketing. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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All About Events is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Event Management company. Founded in 2006, the team specializes in Event Management and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Event Management company Catering By Design is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Event Management and Event Marketing.
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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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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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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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$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 - 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.