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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Las Vegas, NVServices provided
50% Event Marketing30% Branding20% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
40% Experiential Marketing20% Tradeshow Marketing15% Conference Promotion +215% Networking Event Promotion10% Immersive Brand ExperiencesSee 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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Overall, client feedback regarding ASTOUND Group's timeliness is highly positive. Clients noted that ASTOUND was 'forthcoming and timely' in their project deliveries, effectively managing numerous change orders. The team's responsiveness to new ideas was appreciated, as they provided quick and reasoned feedback. This level of collaboration contributed to a seamless project experience, reinforcing the sentiment that ASTOUND Group is reliable and dedicated to meeting client timelines.-
App Dev & Testing & UX/UI Design for Transportation Company
5.0 Aug 21, 2024Due to the evolution of the project, there were many change orders executed and Astound was forthcoming and timely in terms of their delivery. Astound is also very collaborative if we brought forward new ideas to consider and the team always delivered a response quickly and with good reason substantiating support or opposition to executing an idea.
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1 of 1 Event Marketing reviews are 5 stars1 new review for Event Marketing in past 6 months$1,000,000 – $9,999,999 avg. project costRead 1 ReviewEvent Marketing PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Trade Show Dev, Branding & Billboard Design for Silencer Co
5.0 — ASTOUND Group provides branding and design services for a silencer company. The team is responsible for trade show development and support, billboard design, and the creation of brand standards. Read moreWas this helpful?
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ASTOUND Group has demonstrated significant expertise in the Transportation and Retail industries, receiving positive feedback for their collaborative approach and effective project management. In Transportation, they excelled in enhancing employee training experiences, while in Retail, they supported tradeshow development and branding efforts. Overall, clients appreciate their resourcefulness and ability to deliver tailored solutions, making ASTOUND Group a strong fit for businesses seeking impactful service in these sectors.
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Clients have generally praised ASTOUND Group for providing good value for their pricing. One review highlighted that their 'pricing fit our budget' and emphasized the 'great culture fit' and 'good value for cost.' Another client noted the team’s exceptional management and resources, contributing to a positive perception of the company's overall cost-effectiveness. The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the financial aspects of their services, indicating a strong alignment between cost and delivered value.Was this helpful?
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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40% Event Marketing40% HR Consulting20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingEstablished in 2022, joyful is a small Portland, Oregon-based Event Marketing company. Their team offers Event Marketing and HR Consulting.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Strathmore, Australia
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13% Event Marketing15% Branding15% Content Marketing +147% Marketing Strategy5% Business Consulting5% Digital Strategy5% Direct Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Social Media Marketing5% Web Design2% Pay Per Click2% Print Design2% Search Engine Optimization2% UX/UI Design2% Video ProductionFocus Areas
80% Experiential Marketing10% Festival Promotion10% Tradeshow MarketingLaunched in 2012, Cuckoo Creative, a small branding company, is based in Strathmore, Australia. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9
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10% Event Marketing20% Branding20% Public Relations +515% Social Media Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Marketing Strategy5% Content MarketingFocus Areas
80% Experiential Marketing20% Tradeshow MarketingEstablished in 2005, The Lilian Raji Agency is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9
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20% Event Marketing30% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +410% Affiliate Marketing10% Event Management10% Marketing Strategy10% Video ProductionFocus Areas
70% Experiential Marketing30% Festival PromotionFlourish Management is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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35% Event Marketing35% Branding30% Mobile & App MarketingFocus Areas
40% Experiential Marketing15% Conference Promotion15% Festival Promotion +315% Workshop Promotion10% Networking Event Promotion5% Tradeshow MarketingBased in Mumbai, India, Brand Buzz Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
15% Experiential Marketing50% Conference Promotion25% Networking Event Promotion +110% Workshop PromotionBucom International is an Event Marketing company. The Chicago, Illinois-based company was launched in 1987. Their team offers Event Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Parramatta, Australia
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
15% Experiential Marketing40% Tradeshow Marketing15% Networking Event Promotion +310% Conference Promotion10% Festival Promotion10% Workshop PromotionBased in Parramatta, Australia, Cre8 Events and Exhibits is a small Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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40% Event Marketing10% Business Consulting10% Graphic Design +410% Marketing Strategy10% Print Design10% Public Relations10% Web DesignFocus Areas
15% Experiential Marketing25% Conference Promotion25% Networking Event Promotion +315% Festival Promotion10% Tradeshow Marketing10% Workshop PromotionCREA Group is an Event Marketing company. In Barcelona, Spain, the agency was founded in 2007. Their team provides Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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70% Event Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Logo +25% Branding5% Print DesignFocus Areas
30% Experiential Marketing20% Conference Promotion20% Networking Event Promotion +220% Workshop Promotion10% Festival PromotionEvent Marketing company Marmalade was established in 2023. The small team specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Arcozelo, Portugal
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50% Event Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +310% Graphic Design10% Other Design10% Product DesignFocus Areas
40% Experiential Marketing20% Tradeshow Marketing10% Conference Promotion +310% Festival Promotion10% Networking Event Promotion10% Workshop PromotionAlcateia Design Lda. Is a small Event Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Event Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Farmington Hills, MI
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10% Event Marketing20% Mobile & App Marketing15% Branding +515% Web Design15% Web Development10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Content Marketing5% UX/UI DesignFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing30% Tradeshow Marketing20% Festival PromotionThe JRT Agency is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They were established in 1974 and provide Mobile & App Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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30% Event Marketing25% Event Management10% Branding +610% Product Marketing5% Audio Production5% Graphic Design5% Print Design5% Product Design5% Video ProductionFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing40% Festival Promotion10% Conference PromotionBased in Nairobi, Kenya, Red Giant Media Agency is an Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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70% Event Marketing30% StaffingFocus Areas
20% Experiential Marketing20% Conference Promotion20% Networking Event Promotion +315% Tradeshow Marketing15% Workshop Promotion10% Festival PromotionCornucopia Group is a small Event Marketing company located in Montréal, Canada. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Staffing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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20% Event Marketing10% Account-Based Marketing10% Advertising +710% Content Marketing10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Event Management5% Content Moderation Services5% Content Writing ServicesFocus Areas
10% Experiential Marketing30% Conference Promotion30% Networking Event Promotion +310% Festival Promotion10% Tradeshow Marketing10% Workshop PromotionSOUKMEDIA is an Event Marketing company. The Wilmington, Delaware-based team focuses on Event Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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20% Event Marketing20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +320% Marketing Strategy10% Event Management10% Public RelationsFocus Areas
20% Experiential Marketing20% Conference Promotion20% Networking Event Promotion +220% Tradeshow Marketing20% Workshop PromotionROOTS Asia Pacific is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and are in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and Singapore, Singapore.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Gadsden, AL
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20% Event Marketing20% Digital Strategy20% Market Research +220% Marketing Strategy20% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingEstablished in 1986, Allied Advertising Inc is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Gadsden, Alabama, the team provides Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Greenville, SC
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20% Event Marketing20% Advertising20% Direct Marketing +320% Marketing Strategy10% Digital Strategy10% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingEP+Co, an Advertising company, is located in Greenville, South Carolina and New York, New York. They specialize in Advertising and Event Marketing and were launched in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Shanghai, China
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20% Event Marketing20% Branding20% Event Management +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingAUDITOIRE is a branding company in Shanghai, China. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Mount Waverley, Australia
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20% Event Marketing20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Market Research +220% Marketing Strategy20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingStrikeforce AMC Pty Ltd. Is a midsize Market Research company. Established in 1989, the team focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999
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20% Event Marketing20% Advertising20% Market Research +320% Sports Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingThe CX Collection is an Advertising company headquartered in Waterford, Ireland. The team provides Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Reading, MA
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
60% Experiential Marketing40% Tradeshow MarketingDb Productions is an Event Marketing company. They are located in North Reading, Massachusetts, and their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Culver City, CA
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40% Event Marketing20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +120% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
60% Experiential Marketing20% Festival Promotion20% Networking Event PromotionEvent Marketing company Infinity Marketing Team was launched in 2001. The agency focuses on Event Marketing and Branding, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shrewsbury, MA
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50% Event Marketing20% Branding20% Graphic Design +110% Email MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingElevation3D, an Event Marketing company, specializes in Event Marketing and Branding. The firm is headquartered in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Norcross, GA
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60% Event Marketing40% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Festival PromotionNext Marketing is an Event Marketing company launched in 1993. The midsize team specializes in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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60% Event Marketing20% Graphic Design20% Video ProductionFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Conference PromotionThe XD Agency is an Event Marketing company. Their team is in Atlanta, Georgia. The company provides Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pawtucket, RI
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30% Event Marketing35% Marketing Strategy25% Public Relations +110% Event ManagementFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingBig Fish Promotions LLC, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2009. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hauppauge, NY
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing20% Networking Event Promotion10% Conference Promotion +210% Tradeshow Marketing10% Workshop PromotionIn Hauppauge, New York, Interactive Entertainment Group is a midsize Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dunwoody, GA
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing25% Conference Promotion25% Workshop PromotionMidsize Event Marketing company Omnience, is headquartered in Dunwoody, Georgia. Their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Franklin, MA
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90% Event Marketing10% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing25% Conference Promotion25% Tradeshow MarketingThe Taylor Group is an Event Marketing company. Their midsize team is based in Franklin, Massachusetts and North Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rochester Hills, MI
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50% Event Marketing50% BrandingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingEEI Global is a branding agency and Event Marketing company. They provide Branding and Event Marketing and were founded in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn Park, MN
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingFounded in 1993, Star - Minnesota is a midsize Event Marketing company based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Their team provides Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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30% Event Marketing40% Graphic Design30% Print DesignFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingOlympus Group is a graphic design agency. Launched in 1900, the company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their team offers Graphic Design and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Monterrey, Mexico
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingEvent Marketing company EXPOMEX focuses on Event Marketing. They were launched in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingFounded in 2016, Handy Entertainment is an Event Marketing company. The agency provides Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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30% Event Marketing30% Marketing Strategy20% Branding +120% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
30% Experiential Marketing30% Tradeshow Marketing20% Festival Promotion +210% Conference Promotion10% Networking Event PromotionReveal Marketing Group Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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30% Event Marketing40% Fabrication30% Product MarketingFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingBednark Studio is a Fabrication company. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the team provides Fabrication and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249
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50% Event Marketing25% Branding25% Sports MarketingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Networking Event PromotionTCM Sports is a New Delhi, India-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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20% Event Marketing20% Advertising20% Market Research +510% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Festival PromotionInfluence Media is an Advertising company established in 2022. The team specializes in Advertising and Market Research and is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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50% Event Marketing25% Recruiting25% StaffingFocus Areas
50% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow MarketingWecanstaffing is a London, England-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Staffing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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25% Event Marketing20% Advertising20% Branding +415% Direct Marketing10% Marketing Strategy5% Market Research5% Print DesignFocus Areas
10% Experiential Marketing50% Tradeshow Marketing20% Festival Promotion +210% Conference Promotion10% Networking Event PromotionBrandylane, an Event Marketing company, focus on Event Marketing and Advertising. They were founded in 2017.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birkerød, Denmark
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
15% Experiential Marketing45% Festival Promotion15% Conference Promotion +215% Tradeshow Marketing10% Networking Event PromotionEvent Marketing company Create-Kbh is headquartered in Birkerød, Denmark. Launched in 2012, the team specializes in Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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35% Event Marketing35% Video Production30% LogoFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingImprint Group is a small Event Marketing company. Founded in 1969, the team provides Event Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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35% Event Marketing35% Public Relations30% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingShamin Abas | Ultra-Luxury Brand Marketing & Business Development is a New York, New York-based Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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35% Event Marketing35% Branding30% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingMAINSTAGE THE AGENCY is a branding company. Their team is in București, Romania and focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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25% Event Marketing25% Corporate Training & Coaching25% Public Relations +125% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Experiential Marketing20% Networking Event Promotion20% Workshop Promotion +315% Conference Promotion15% Festival Promotion15% Tradeshow MarketingLaunched in 1982, Rada Public Relations is a public relations agency. The team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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100% Event MarketingFocus Areas
20% Experiential Marketing20% Conference Promotion20% Networking Event Promotion +220% Tradeshow Marketing20% Workshop PromotionAgencia Madrid Eventos is a small Madrid, Spain-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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40% Event Marketing30% AR/VR Development30% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingEvent Marketing company Durable Goods was founded in 2011. The team specializes in Event Marketing and AR/VR development and is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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40% Event Marketing30% Lighting Design30% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingKayneLIVE is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2008, the company is located in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Lighting Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Decatur, GA
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40% Event Marketing30% Branding30% Video ProductionFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingActio Marketing, an Event Marketing company, specialize in Event Marketing and Branding. They were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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40% Event Marketing30% Market Research30% Public RelationsFocus Areas
100% Experiential MarketingW PROJECTS is an Event Marketing company. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, the agency was launched in 2008. Their services include Event Marketing and Market Research.
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Experiential Marketing Agency FAQs
Experiential marketing companies design and execute interactive brand experiences—pop-up shops, product demonstrations, live events, virtual activations, and guerrilla campaigns. They aim to allow consumers to engage with a product or service in real time, leaving a lasting impression. Beyond creative ideation, they handle logistics, staffing, venue coordination, digital integrations, and post-event analytics to ensure the activation drives awareness, social buzz, and measurable conversions.
Event planners focus on logistics for social or corporate gatherings. Experiential agencies fuse logistics with brand storytelling, audience engagement tactics, and post-event analytics geared toward marketing objectives. In short, all experiential agencies can plan events, but not all event planners build immersive brand experiences with measurable marketing goals.
Experiential marketing agencies aim to forge emotional connection with audiences by planning and executing compelling events. These service providers typically offer comprehensive and/or separate services such as:
- Creative concept development and themed storytelling
- Event production (venue sourcing, permits, staging, AV, décor)
- Brand ambassador recruitment and training
- Sampling programs and product launches
- Hybrid and virtual event platforms (AR/VR, live streams)
- Social amplification and influencer partnerships
- Data capture, lead generation, and ROI reporting
Some agencies also bundle complementary services such as digital marketing, PR, or fabrication to deliver a full 360° campaign.
Budgets vary widely from one project to another because of factors such as scale, location, and technology. On average, small pop-ups can cost clients anywhere from $25,000 – $50,000, while multi-city tours or immersive tech builds often range from $150,000 to over a million. Here the the different pricing structures followed by experiential marketing agencies depending on their expertise and the type of project:
- Fixed project fees for one-off activations
- Retainers for year-round event programs
- Hourly rates for strategy or design work
Request detailed line-item estimates that cover creative, production, staffing, and metrics to avoid surprises.
- Review past activations similar in scale or industry.
- Check verified Clutch reviews for insights on creativity, project management, and ROI.
- Assess their measurement framework—do they track foot traffic, leads, social reach?
- Ensure cultural fit—collaborative communication is crucial during fast-moving event timelines.
- Compare proposals for clarity on deliverables, contingency planning, and post-event reporting.
- Overpromising guaranteed attendance or viral results
- Vague budgets without backup documentation
- Limited contingency planning for weather, permits, or safety compliance
- No portfolio of recent, measurable case studies
- Poor communication cadence or delayed responses during the pitch phase
Trust agencies that are transparent about risks, realistic with KPIs, and proactive in problem-solving. Ignoring any of these warning signs can give you more headaches than good results.
- Have you produced events of similar size or industry focus?
- How will you measure success and share performance data?
- What is your plan for risk management and on-site safety?
- Which elements are handled in-house versus outsourced?
- Can you walk me through a recent activation budget?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and how often will we meet?
Make sure to ask any project specific questions you have in mind — whether it’s about niche, venue selection, or technologies used. Clear answers help you gauge expertise, resource depth, and alignment with your objectives.
Partnering with a specialized agency gives you access to seasoned producers, vendor networks, and creative talent that can scale concepts quickly. Experiential marketing agencies streamline permitting, logistics, and staffing—reducing internal workload—while leveraging data tools to prove ROI. Their industry relationships often yield cost savings on venues, fabrication, and media coverage.
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