Top Sports Marketing Companies in the United States
From league towns like New York and Los Angeles to college hotbeds across the Midwest and South, the United States is a global center for sports business. Brands, teams, and rights holders here compete around tentpoles like the Super Bowl, March Madness, All-Star Weekends, and marquee races.
Clutch makes it easier to find a trusted partner: we verify client reviews, analyze portfolios, and surface agencies with proven expertise in sponsorships, athlete marketing, experiential activations, and fan acquisition. Use filters for budget, location, industry, and service focus to shortlist U.S.-based partners who know NIL rules, state-by-state betting guidelines, and the nuances of U.S. sports media.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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See all 56 projectsWatson Creative is a marketing agency specializing in brand campaigns, including Sports Marketing and Sports Branding. Reviews indicate 100% positive feedback, highlighting their impeccable organization, transparency, and ability to exceed expectations. Clients appreciate their detailed management and seamless integration as an extension of the in-house team, contributing to improved campaign engagement and global feedback.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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See all 16 projectsPerfect Form is a creative agency specializing in animation and motion graphics, frequently praised for their high-quality work, efficiency, and excellent communication. Across their reviews, 100% of clients highlight their professionalism and ability to meet deadlines, with 60% specifically commending Brad, the founder, for his collaborative approach. Clients consistently express satisfaction, citing no areas for improvement.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 15 projectsEvolve Activation is an experiential marketing company specializing in creating engaging brand activations and events. Reviews highlight their strong project management, adaptability, and ability to exceed client expectations, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients appreciate their creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences that drive brand awareness and consumer engagement.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 41 projectsColormatics is a creative agency specializing in sports marketing, including sports advertising and sports brand promotion. The company is praised for their exceptional project management and ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their collaborative spirit and effective branded response commercials, making them a preferred choice for future initiatives.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 15 projectsRobin is a digital agency specializing in user experience design, mobile app development, and brand identity creation. Across numerous reviews, clients praise Robin's technical capabilities and innovative solutions, with approximately 90% of feedback being overwhelmingly positive. The company's ability to quickly understand diverse industries and deliver user-friendly, efficient products is repeatedly highlighted, although their pricing is noted as premium but justified by the quality of work.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Fairfield, CT
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See all 4 projectsObjectStyle is a software development company specializing in backend and frontend development, particularly in Java-based frameworks. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of clients praising their technical expertise, effective project management, and ability to deliver solutions on time and within budget. Clients frequently commend their strong work culture and capacity to source and retain excellent technical talent.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 9 projectsHUb is a strategic branding and communication agency specializing in brand repositioning, identity development, and marketing campaigns across various media platforms. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, with an impressive 95% of clients praising their ability to meet deadlines and deliver creative solutions. Clients appreciate their personalized approach and strategic insight, resulting in increased brand awareness and engagement. HUb consistently achieves high client satisfaction, with over 90% of feedback being positive.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bowling Green, FL
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Sports Marketing company Streamsong Resort was launched in 1970. The team offers Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is a Sports Marketing company in Chicago, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois. They focus on Sports Marketing and were established in 1990.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chesterbrook, PA
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Sports Marketing company POV Sports Marketing LLC was launched in 2016. Located in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, the team offers Sports Marketing and Event Management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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In Anaheim, California, Taylor Tennis Courts Inc is a Sports Marketing company. Their services include Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Northwest Polite Society is a Seattle, Washington-based Commercial Printing company. Their services include Commercial Printing and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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MoZeus is an Atlanta, Georgia-based Event Marketing company. They offer Event Marketing and Sports Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Broadcast Video company Moonman Entertainment Ltd was established in 2017. The team provides Broadcast Video and Sports Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bradenton, FL
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Brandify is a branding firm. The Bradenton, Florida-based agency was founded in 2023. Their team provides Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSan Antonio, TX
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See all 4 projectsOleander PR is a public relations firm recognized for its high ratings and exceptional project management skills. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently highlight the company's personable approach and timely delivery. Oleander PR is noted for its ability to seamlessly integrate resources, making it a strong partner for event logistics, PR exposure, and casting needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2006, Libero Sports is a Sports Marketing company. In Chicago, Illinois, the team focuses on Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Sports Marketing company Genesco Sports Enterprises is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They provide Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Optimal Sports Management is a Los Angeles, California-based Sports Marketing company. Launched in 2021, the team provides Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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PRIMETIME Sports & Entertainment, a Sports Marketing company, specializes in Sports Marketing and Other Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Event Marketing and Sports Marketing company Golden Boy Boxing is located in Los Angeles, California. They provide Event Marketing and Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Sports Marketing and Event Management company Baseline Sports, Inc. Is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Sports Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Kastner Los Angeles is a Los Angeles, California-based Sports Marketing company. Their services include Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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In Houston, Texas, Harris County - Houston Sports Authority is a Sports Marketing company. The team focuses on Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Sports Marketing company Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) was launched in 2012. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Roc Nation Sports, a Sports Marketing company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Berwyn, PA
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Midsize Sports Marketing company Playfly Sports, is located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Sports Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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International Sports Management, Inc. Is a midsize Sports Marketing company. They focus on Sports Marketing and Public Relations and were launched in 1997.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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PK Network Communications is a graphic design company founded in 1989. The team provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Method1, an Advertising company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 2019, the team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Barbour Design, an Advertising company, was launched in 1992. Based in New York, New York and Rochester, New York, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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Advertising company RUN Agency is located in Miami Beach, Florida. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2022.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bend, OR
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Delve Media is a video production company in Bend, Oregon. They provide Video Production and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Professional Sports Publications is a midsize New York, New York-based Sports Marketing company. The team offers Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Excel Sports Management, a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 2002. The company provides Sports Marketing and Branding, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Public relations company Pop of Color PR was founded in 2023. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Sports & Entertainment Partners is a small Sports Marketing company. Their services include Sports Marketing.
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, The Sports Marketer is a Sports Marketing company. They provide Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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HTX Sports Tech is a Houston, Texas-based branding company and Sports Marketing company. Their services include Branding and Sports Marketing.
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Sportivo is a public relations agency and Sports Marketing company. The Los Angeles, California-based team offers Public Relations and Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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TEAM LAMMI is a Sports Marketing company. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, their team focuses on Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Komo Technologies is a Sports Marketing company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Brooklyn, New York, the firm was launched in 2014. Their services include Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Damage is a small Sports Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Darrell Survey is a Sports Marketing company. They are located in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Sports Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woodbury, NY
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Headquartered in Woodbury, New York, Slice Sports Management is a small Sports Marketing company. The team focuses on Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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TextingOnly, a SMS Marketing company, is located in Towson, Maryland. They specialize in SMS Marketing and Event Management and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Established in 1987, SPORTFIVE is a Sports Marketing company. The agency focuses on Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Blinkfire Analytics, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Sports Marketing and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Game Seven Agency [Excel Sports Management Company], a Sports Marketing company, is in Los Angeles, California and Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Sports Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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Content Marketing company Bond Studios was established in 2022. The company provides Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 7 United States Sports Marketing Agencies
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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36.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Fairfield, CT
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34.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bowling Green, FL
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6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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5.7/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chesterbrook, PA
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4.9/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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5.3/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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7.5/40.00/20 Reviews2.2/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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5.7/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bradenton, FL
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5.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSan Antonio, TX
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21.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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0/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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0/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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0/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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0/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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0/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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50% Sports Marketing50% Other
United States Sports Marketing FAQs
The United States is home to many thriving sports and athletic brands, so it’s common to find dedicated firms specializing in:
- Pro and collegiate teams, leagues, and venues
- Athletic apparel, footwear, and equipment
- Fitness, wellness, and connected devices
- Streaming, media, gaming, and esports
- Sports betting, fantasy, and fan engagement platforms
- CPG, auto, beverage, and QSR brands using sports sponsorships
- Travel, hospitality, and events tied to tournaments and races
U.S.-based firms bring direct relationships with domestic leagues, teams, athletes, and media — critical for fast-moving campaigns around the Super Bowl, the College Football Playoff, All-Star events, and esports tournaments.
They understand NIL compliance for college athletes, state-specific sports betting regulations, FTC endorsement guidelines, and IP licensing for marks and venues. You’ll also benefit from on-the-ground production support in key markets like NYC, LA, Dallas, and Miami, plus seamless coordination across U.S. time zones.
The first step when searching for the ideal team is defining your project’s desired outcomes and specific requirements. After that, you can start assessing prospective agencies by following these 5 key steps:
- Ask for rights-based case studies — examples with teams/leagues, athlete-led campaigns, and usage rights management.
- Validate channel depth — experiential, content + social, creator/athlete marketing, paid media, and CRM/loyalty.
- Confirm compliance and ops — NIL guardrails, betting ad standards, league approvals, and IP clearances.
- Demand measurement — baseline KPIs, attribution plans (incrementality, brand lift), and post-mortem reporting.
- Check culture and access — senior involvement during key windows (e.g., playoffs), quick-turn war rooms, and local production.
Use Clutch filters to compare budgets, industries, and verified reviews; save shortlists and request proposals directly from agency profiles.
Pricing varies thanks to factors like scope, rights fees, and seasonality. Most Clutch-listed U.S. sports marketers charge:
- Monthly retainers: $7,500 – $50,000+ for ongoing strategy, content, paid media, and reporting
- Campaign projects: $25,000 – $500,000+ for sponsorship activations, game-week takeovers, or multi-market tours (excludes rights fees)
- Hourly rates: $125 – $250 for senior strategists and creative leads
- Athlete/influencer fees: highly variable by tier, sport, and usage rights
Budget for measurement (brand lift, MMM), content production, and licensing in addition to agency fees.
- Vague rights strategy or no clear plan for approvals, IP, and usage windows
- Overpromising guaranteed media hits, celebrity access, or “viral” outcomes
- No athlete compliance process for FTC disclosures or NIL regulations
- Generic influencer lists without audience-sport fit or brand-safety controls
- Limited measurement beyond top-line impressions; no lift or sales attribution
- Ambiguous fees around pass-through costs, talent usage, or production overages
- Thin game-day logistics plans for multi-venue or mobile activations
Never underestimate how red flags can impact your project. Steer clear of these warning signs as soon as you spot them.