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) is a leading agency specializing in event campaigns and experiential marketing. The company excels in delivering integrated event marketing solutions, achieving impressive results such as over 6.8 million media impressions and a 92% guest satisfaction rate. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, creativity, and flawless execution, with no negative feedback reported.
$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.
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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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 6 projectsWe & Goliath is a distinguished event marketing solutions provider known for its expertise in virtual event activation and event promotion strategy. Their reviews reflect an outstanding 100% positive feedback rate, with clients praising their seamless event management, swift adaptation to challenges, and exceptional production support. They consistently deliver high-quality event campaigns that exceed expectations in both attendance and execution.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glendale, CO
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Air Fresh Marketing, LLC, an Event Marketing company, was established in 2008. They specializes in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leander, TX
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Silvercloud Trailer Events is an Event Marketing company. The small Leander, Texas-based team focuses on Event Marketing. The firm was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 1996, SPI Marketing is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Bucom International is an Event Marketing company. The Chicago, Illinois-based company was launched in 1987. Their team offers Event Marketing.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Huntington Beach, CA
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FG|PG (Freddie Georges Production Group), an Event Marketing company, is headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. They offer Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2001.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2008, New Moon Australia is an Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Woolloomooloo, Australia and London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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TechNet Conferences is an Event Marketing company. Their team is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm provides Event Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Connect Exhibit LLC is an Event Marketing company. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada and Orlando, Florida, the firm focuses on Event Marketing and Event Management.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Troy, MI
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Event Marketing company Metron Branding was launched in 1977. The agency provides Event Marketing and Branding.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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Makai Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. Launched in 1995, their team provides Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Lou Dog Events is an Event Marketing company established in 2012. Based in Naperville, Illinois, the team offers Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Decatur, GA
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Envy Create is an Event Marketing company. They were established in 2004 and provide Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Miami Beach, FL
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Folklore Culinary LLC is an Event Marketing company. The team is headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida, and their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Apple Valley, CA
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Town's End Stillhouse & Grill, a small Event Marketing company, is headquartered in Apple Valley, California. The team provides Event Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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AXION by Zepelin is a midsize Event Marketing and Contract Manufacturing company based in Sarasota, Florida. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Contract Manufacturing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Blaine, MN
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Triple20 is an Event Marketing and Event Management company. The firm is based in Blaine, Minnesota. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Event Management.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Strauss Marketing is a public relations firm. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, their small team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2000.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hopkins, MN
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Brand Experience, an Event Marketing company, is based in Hopkins, Minnesota. They provide Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Celebrity Capital is an Event Marketing company in Chicago, Illinois. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Civitas, a small Event Marketing company, is located in Columbus, Ohio. Their services include Event Marketing and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Milford, CT
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S&A Event Services is an Event Marketing company. Established in 1993, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Right On Pointe is an Event Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Based in Newport Beach, California, Kavoossi Konsulting is an Event Marketing company. Founded in 2012, the team provides Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Event Marketing company Tekk Group is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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CircleExhibit is an Event Marketing company. Founded in 2014, the company offers Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Las Vegas, NV
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ALLSPACE GROUP, an Event Marketing company, focuses on Event Marketing. The company is located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Adatha Group, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2024. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yonkers, NY
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Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, Oxygen Eventworks is a Lighting Design company. They focus on Lighting Design and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Founded in 2016, WGNR is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsTrinock is an AI Automation and Transformation service company dedicated to helping businesses achieve complete operational self-sufficiency. We specialize in designing and deploying bespoke AI
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane Valley, WA
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Small Event Marketing company !Lyyv!, is based in Spokane Valley, Washington. Their services include Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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Modern Worldwide, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2013. The team offers Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy and is based in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Hotel Maps Pro is an Event Marketing company. Launched in 2020, the company is based in Bramley, England and Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Exponents Insta USA Inc Orlando, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 1998. The agency specializes in Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Sunset Live Entertainment is an Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and is in Burbank, California.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Escondido, CA
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Booths & Backdrops is an Event Marketing company in Escondido, California. The team provides Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Humble, TX
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Houston Inflatable Rentals, an Event Marketing company, is located in Humble, Texas. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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SOBOL is an Event Marketing and Event Management company founded in 2020. The team offers Event Marketing and Event Management and is based in Los Angeles, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Marketing Strategy company On Board Experiential is located in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Event Marketing company Exhibit Experience | Trade Show Exhibit Rentals Orlando was launched in 2011. The small team offers Event Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Small Event Marketing company Greenslant, is based in Miami, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts. The team provides Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 2025, Barsys Happy Hour, a small Event Marketing and Event Management company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Event Marketing and Event Management.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mission Viejo, CA
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Momentum Marketing- At the Shelf is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Direct Marketing, and the company is located in Mission Viejo, California.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Maverick VR, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2016. The agency focuses on Event Marketing and Branding, and is small.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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33.4/40.017.8/20 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+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 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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$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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$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+$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+$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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$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
15% Event Marketing85% 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.