Top Experiential Marketing Agencies in the United States
From New York’s media scene and Los Angeles’s entertainment powerhouses to Chicago’s convention corridor and Austin’s SXSW spotlight, the United States is a global leader in experiential marketing. Top U.S. agencies bring brands to life through live events, pop-ups, mobile tours, and immersive installations—often integrating fabrication, staffing, permits, and measurement under one roof.
On Clutch, you can compare verified experiential partners by reviews, portfolio strength, market focus, and budget to find a team that fits your goals, timeline, and tour route. Use filters for state, industry, event type, and company size to zero in on the right shortlist.
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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Bentonville, AR
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See all 7 projectsMeredith Corning PR is an event marketing and public relations firm specializing in event promotions, brand activation, and content creation. With 100% positive feedback from three client reviews, they are praised for their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and strategic event marketing solutions. Clients highlight their ability to increase brand awareness and provide valuable industry insights, with 67% noting their adeptness in communication and collaboration.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Clawson, MI
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See all 1 projectsCreative Solutions Group is an event planning and management company specializing in trade shows across North America. They offer comprehensive services, including design, construction, and technology installation. Overall feedback is positive, with clients satisfied with their project management and problem-solving skills, though 100% of reviewers note occasional unforeseen costs as an area for improvement.
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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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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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$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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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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$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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$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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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ventura, CA
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See all 3 projectsVonazon is a full-service marketing and advertising agency offering services such as web design, communications, email campaigns, and platform integrations. Customer feedback shows a mixed reception, with approximately 50% of clients praising their exceptional customer service and project execution, while others express concerns about their project management, reporting, and strategic focus. Notably, their graphic design work receives consistent commendation.
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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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$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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$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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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 - 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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$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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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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$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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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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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Established in 2020, Public Label is a midsize Advertising company based in Boulder, Colorado and Mississauga, Canada. Their team focuses on Advertising and Market Research.
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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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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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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Des Plaines, IL
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Engage & Resonate is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2014, their team offers Event Marketing and Social Media 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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$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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$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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$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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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Ombre Digital is a New York, New York-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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GRADIENT Experience is an Event Marketing company. They focus on Event Marketing and Broadcast Video and were established in 2010. The agency is headquartered in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bethesda, MD
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Marketing Strategy company Montage Marketing Group is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and Rockville, Maryland. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Double A Labs is an Event Marketing company. Based in Austin, Texas and Santa Monica, California, the agency was founded in 2013. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Streetz Media is an Event Marketing company. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team offers Event Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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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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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Moment, an Event Marketing company, is in Denver, Colorado. The team offers Event Marketing and Event Management.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Enthuse Marketing Group LLC is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Brand Connections is an Advertising company founded in 2001. The team offers Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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Cohen Creative Designs is a branding agency. Established in 2013, the firm is in Fort Myers, Florida. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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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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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Havas Atlanta is a social media marketing company. Their team is in Atlanta, Georgia and offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Established in 2012, PACIFIC Digital Group is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Allen, TX
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The Experiential Network is an Event Marketing company. The Allen, Texas-based firm was founded in 1998. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Parasol Projects is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their small team of employees is in New York, New York. Their team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Event Marketing.
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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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List of the Top 15 United States Experiential Advertising Agencies
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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+$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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$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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$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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$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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$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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$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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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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$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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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29.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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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$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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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27.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience4/10 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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Highland Village, TX
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oceanside, CA
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30.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ridgefield, CT
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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30.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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+$300+ / hr2 - 9Orange, CA
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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29.3/40.014.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Event Marketing20% Experiential Marketing90% Other
United States Experiential Marketing FAQs
Before contacting any service provider, outline the goals and requirements of your project to have a clear understanding of your priorities. Browse through Clutch’s vetted directories and follow these five key steps:
- Review case studies that mirror your venue type, market mix, and timelines
- Verify production depth: in-house fabrication vs. partner model; storage and asset management
- Confirm compliance skills: permits, union labor rules, ADA, brand safety, COIs
- Ask about measurement: footfall, dwell time, QR/CRM integration, surveys, media tracking
- Assess scalability: nationwide field staffing, vendor networks, and rapid routing Request a transparent estimate with line items, contingency planning, and a clear reporting plan.
U.S.-based agencies know the venues, vendor networks, and regulations that make or break activations nationwide. They navigate city permitting and union requirements (e.g., New York, Chicago), ADA and fire codes, certificate of insurance (COI) needs, and security protocols for stadiums, campuses, and retail partners. Established teams also bring:
- Local fabrication and logistics for faster turnarounds and fewer freight surprises
- Deep relationships with festivals and properties (SXSW, Coachella, Art Basel, CES, NRF)
- Nationwide staffing rosters and multi-market deployment experience
If you’re planning coast-to-coast tours or high-visibility launches, a U.S. partner can deliver speed, compliance, and scale.
Budgets vary based on factors such as scope, city, and fabrication needs. On Clutch, most experiential marketing firms in the U.S. charge:
- Single-market pop-up or sampling: $25,000 – $75,000
- Premium pop-up or product launch (fabrication-heavy): $75,000 – $250,000
- Multi-city mobile tour: $250,000 – $1,000,000+
Moreover, producer rates often land around $100 – $175 per hour, with field staff in the $35 – $75 per hour range depending on the market. Expect agency fees of 15%–25% for management.
Experiential marketing is strong across consumer and B2B categories, mainly:
- CPG, beverage/alcohol (age-gated), food trucks and sampling
- Tech and gaming (demos, AR/VR, influencer meetups)
- Auto (test-drive tours, mall showrooms)
- Sports and entertainment (league/game-day activations, streaming launches)
- Beauty and retail (in-store takeovers, mall pop-ups)
- Healthcare and wellness (education kiosks, community screenings)
- B2B trade shows (booth experiences, meetings, hospitality)
Popular moments include CES (Las Vegas), Comic-Con (San Diego), NRF Big Show (NYC), Dreamforce (San Francisco), NAB (Las Vegas), SXSW (Austin), and Art Basel (Miami).
- Vague pricing without itemized budgets or contingency lines
- No plan for permits, insurance, or safety/ADA compliance
- Overpromising timelines for fabrication or venue approvals
- Minimal measurement strategy or unclear KPI ownership
- Thin local vendor network, especially for multi-city tours
- Weak references or limited proof of on-site operations
- Unclear ownership of fabricated assets, storage, and reuse terms
Never ignore red flags just because a vendor offers enticing fees or promises. Make sure to avoid these traits to spare yourself from headaches in the future.