Air Fresh Marketing vs MC²

A side-by-side look at what each agency publishes about itself, so you can check fit for your program.

Published facts, side by side

Air Fresh Marketing and MC², as each states on its own website
Air Fresh MarketingMC²
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado source15 East Midland Ave., Ste 2B, Paramus, NJ 07652 (labeled "MC² Headquarters Location") source
Founded2008 sourceNot stated publicly
Services they listBrand ambassadors, event staffing, street teams, product sampling, trade show staffing, experiential marketing sourceExhibits & Trade Shows; Events & Conferences; Permanent Installations; Mobile Tours; Experiential Activations; Virtual & Hybrid Events source
Coverage (as stated)200+ US cities source"Expanded global footprint"; part of MCH Group, "a leading global integrated live marketing company with a comprehensive services network" source
Staff or network size (as stated)20,000+ brand ambassadors sourceNot stated publicly
Published pricingYes: brand ambassadors $48-$75/hr, trade show staff and field managers $55-$75/hr, 4-hour minimum (planning ranges) sourceNo public rate card found source
What they emphasizeGPS-verified check-ins, a live client portal and reviewed event recaps sourceTrade show exhibits and brand experiences; in-house fabrication & millwork, storage, staging & warehousing source
Staffing model (as stated)1099 contractors or W-2 employees depending on state and program; COI available sourceNot stated publicly

By its own description, MC² focuses on trade show exhibits, events and brand experiences, with in-house fabrication and warehousing.

How we compare agencies

  • Services

    The service categories each agency lists on its own site.

  • Coverage

    Markets or nationwide reach as each agency states it, not our estimate.

  • Proof

    Named, published case studies or client work we can link to.

  • Pricing transparency

    Whether the agency publishes rates or planning ranges on its site.

  • Reporting

    What each agency says it provides after an event (check-ins, photos, recaps).

  • Staffing model

    Only what each agency states publicly about employment or contractor models.

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