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:
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• Event Marketing Agencies in Los Angeles
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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.
$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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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 / hr2 - 9Wayne, PA
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See all 7 projectsThe McCabe Group, Inc. is a versatile marketing and advertising agency offering comprehensive services, including digital marketing, web design, and business consulting. The company is praised for its proactive communication, industry expertise, and responsiveness, with a 100% satisfaction rate among clients. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend the firm's deep understanding of client needs and exceptional project management skills.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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Hamilton is an Event Marketing company. They are in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team offers Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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See all 1 projectsDuoDynamiks is a comprehensive marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, social media management, SEO, PPC, and project management for software development. Review feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of clients appreciating their personalized approach and effective communication. Clients reported significant improvements in marketing metrics and operational efficiencies, highlighting DuoDynamiks' commitment to quality and business success.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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See all 1 projectsKUL2RA CREATIVE is a branding and design company that specializes in developing logos and brand guidelines. The feedback from reviewers is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the company's ability to understand client visions and create compelling brand identities. Notably, 100% of reviewers commend their commitment to client goals and effective communication, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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See all 3 projectsKBF Marketing is a versatile marketing and business development consultancy, highly regarded for its expertise in digital marketing, event management, and business strategy. Across the reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism, communication, and ability to deliver clear strategic direction. Clients particularly appreciate their commitment and seamless collaboration, with no areas for improvement noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stafford, TX
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See all 1 projectsBlue Door Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in website design and social media management. Their reviews highlight a strong commitment to client success, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing personalized service and timely communication. Clients commend their attentive approach and alignment with company values, noting impressive project management and a comprehensive range of services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsBrandstyle Communications is a public relations firm specializing in media outreach and branding enhancement. Reviews indicate a 100% positive experience, highlighting their effective project management, strategic media pitches, and personalized client relationships. Notably, 100% of reviewers appreciated their personable approach and excellent media engagement, which significantly boosted client visibility in top-tier publications.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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See all 1 projectsDO NOT DISTURB is a creative agency specializing in comprehensive consumer-facing campaigns, including in-restaurant collateral, merchandising design, and digital media. The reviews highlight their exceptional flexibility, strategic insights, and project management skills, which have greatly contributed to their clients' success. Clients appreciate their ability to adapt team composition to project needs, with 100% positive feedback on their adaptability and strategic support.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sunrise, FL
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SoFlo Studio is an Event Marketing company. The Sunrise, Florida-based firm was founded in 2008. Their services include Event Marketing and Video Production.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Boston, MA
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Event Marketing company Jack Morton Worldwide is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Melbourne, Australia. They specialize in Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2012, Invisible North is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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A Vegas Expression is an Event Marketing company. Established in 1999, the firm is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Event Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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NVE Experience Agency, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2005. They offers Event Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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DPEM is a small Event Marketing company. They specialize in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2004.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Rose Gold Collective is an Event Marketing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina and Miami, Florida. Launched in 2016, the team offers Event Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Wheeling, IL
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Cadence Inc is an Event Marketing company located in Wheeling, Illinois. Founded in 1998, the team provides Event Marketing and Other Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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See all 1 projectsRoot Marketing, Inc. specializes in social media marketing and video production services. They are highly regarded for their professionalism, timely delivery, and ability to exceed client expectations, with 100% positive feedback. Clients appreciate their effective communication and strategic guidance, making them a trusted digital partner for ongoing marketing efforts.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Sarcon is a Middletown, Delaware-based Event Marketing company. The team offers Event Marketing.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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OA Experiential is an Event Marketing company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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NEWaukee is a branding firm located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Issaquah, WA
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Launched in 2016, Clearpath Marketing Group is a small print design agency based in Issaquah, Washington and Boston, Massachusetts. Their team provides Print Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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See all 1 projectsLoud & Clear Marketing, LLC is a marketing firm specializing in public relations and media outreach. They have received 100% positive feedback for their timely delivery and adaptability, with clients noting their impressive ability to represent companies effectively. Reviewers highlighted the excellent value for cost and the firm's ability to operate with minimal upfront information.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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See all 8 projectsFrescoData is a company that provides email marketing campaigns and data lists for targeted marketing efforts. However, based on reviews, clients have expressed dissatisfaction with their services. Issues such as misrepresentation of data quality, inadequate delivery of promised leads, and lack of refund policies are recurring themes, with 100% of reviewers reporting negative experiences.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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See all 1 projectsAsterisk Creative is a specialized digital marketing agency focusing on PPC advertising and SEO services. The reviews highlight their excellent project management skills, transparency, and flexibility in budget management. With positive feedback from all reviewers, many appreciate their detail-oriented approach and ability to connect with higher-quality leads, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and ongoing engagements.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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CMT Agency, a small branding company and Event Marketing company, is in Atlanta, Georgia. The team offers Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Founded in 1995, The Webster Group, Global Event Management is a small Event Marketing company located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team offers Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Absolute Production Services is a Chicago, Illinois-based Event Marketing and video production company. They provide Event Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999St. Louis, MO
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Switch is an Event Marketing company. Established in 1980, the firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Sequence Events is an Event Marketing company. The agency is in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Event Marketing company Early Spring focuses on Event Marketing and Branding. They were launched in 2019.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2021, Town Hall Agency is an Advertising company. Based in New York, New York, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Marietta, GA
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Founded in 2012, ETA Creative Event Producers is a small Marietta, Georgia-based Event Marketing company. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Video Production.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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See all 1 projectsDigiCorb offers system updates and optimization services, particularly for staffing and employee management processes. The reviews consistently highlight the company's exceptional attention to detail, fair pricing, and strong communication skills. Clients appreciate DigiCorb's efficiency, integrity, and commitment to exceeding expectations, with Craig frequently mentioned for his personal dedication and expertise.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Agency EA is an Event Marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Food Truck Promotions is an Event Marketing company. They specialize in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2018. The agency is headquartered in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Runway Waiters, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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Spot is a video production agency. The small Saint Paul, Minnesota-based team focuses on Video Production and Advertising. The firm was established in 2013.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Indialantic, FL
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Events By Red Carpet is a small Indialantic, Florida-based Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sioux Falls, SD
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The Event Company is an Event Marketing company. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company was established in 2013. Their services include Event Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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CPG Agency is an Event Marketing company. Founded in 1985, the agency is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Mateo, CA
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Jolly Technologies is a midsize Event Marketing company. Established in 2000, the team specializes in Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Angel Launch, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2005. They offers Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hopewell, NJ
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Hopewell Theater is an Event Marketing company based in Hopewell, New Jersey. They specialize in Event Marketing and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Attack! is an Event Marketing company. The Los Angeles, California-based firm was established in 2003. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Eshots, Inc., an Event Marketing company, was launched in 1998. The firm specializes in Event Marketing and Market Research, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Keshot Photo Booths is an Event Marketing company. The agency is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team focuses on Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bourne, MA
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Established in 1986, Convention Data Services is a midsize Event Marketing and Market Research company. Their team provides Event Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montville, NJ
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Metro Exhibits is an Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing, and the firm is located in Montville, New Jersey and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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LA Photo Party is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Glendale, California. Their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Midsize Event Marketing company Infrared, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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33.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.2/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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32.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 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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$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+$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.3/40.016.2/20 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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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 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+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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33.3/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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33.3/40.016/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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32.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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
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.