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 / hr2 - 9Serves 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 5 projectsTop Brand Worldwide™ (Experiential Marketing & Events) is a premier event marketing company specializing in experiential marketing, brand activation, and event campaigns. Review feedback highlights exceptional project execution, with 92% of guests rating their experience as "excellent" and over 6.8 million media impressions achieved. Their ability to seamlessly integrate sponsors and deliver creative, visually stunning events is consistently praised, with no areas for improvement noted.
$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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$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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$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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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. is a marketing and video production agency that specializes in social media marketing and promotional video services. The company has received consistently positive feedback, with clients highlighting their professionalism, timely delivery, and effective communication. Approximately 100% of reviewers expressed satisfaction with their ability to meet project goals and exceed expectations.
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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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$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 marketing agency specializing in PPC advertising and SEO services. The reviews reflect a highly positive sentiment, with the company praised for its transparency, effective project management, and flexibility in budgeting. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlighted their satisfaction with the quality of leads and the agency's proactive communication.
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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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Event Marketing company Sequence Events provides Event Marketing and Graphic Design. They are based in New York, New York.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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Pure Green - Juice Bar Deerfield is an Event Marketing company established in 2014. The small team specializes in Event Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Deckel & Moneypenny Exhibits is an Event Marketing company. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, their small team focuses on Event Marketing. The firm was founded in 1964.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Established in 1980, Party Time Rental And Events is a small Little Rock, Arkansas-based Event Marketing company. Their team provides Event Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Camarillo, CA
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Southport Marketing, Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. Launched in 2008, the firm is headquartered in Camarillo, California. Their team specializes in Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ferndale, MI
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Established in 1992, Special D Events is a small Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Catalyst Exhibits is an Event Marketing company. Headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, the firm focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Pure Exhibits LLC is an Event Marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Durham, NC
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Neu Concepts, a STAR Company, an Event Marketing company, provide Event Marketing and Other Design. They were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glendale, CA
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Elevate Staffing is an Event Marketing company. They are based in Glendale, California and have small team. Their services include Event Marketing and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, OutCold is an Event Marketing company. They focus on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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TMN Events, a small Event Marketing company, is located in Boise, Idaho. The team focuses on 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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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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$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.