Air Fresh Marketing vs NEXT GEN·TEAM (formerly Riddle & Bloom)
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 | NEXT GEN·TEAM (formerly Riddle & Bloom) | |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado source | Not stated publicly |
| Founded | 2008 source | Not stated publicly |
| Services they list | Brand ambassadors, event staffing, street teams, product sampling, trade show staffing, experiential marketing source | Custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, community integration; University Relations source |
| Coverage (as stated) | 200+ US cities source | Audiences: High School, College, Alumni & Young Adults; campus programs in US and Canada source |
| Staff or network size (as stated) | 20,000+ brand ambassadors source | Not stated publicly |
| Published pricing | Yes: brand ambassadors $48-$75/hr, trade show staff and field managers $55-$75/hr, 4-hour minimum (planning ranges) source | No public rate card found source |
| What they emphasize | GPS-verified check-ins, a live client portal and reviewed event recaps source | Gen Z and Millennial consumer engagement; college campus brand ambassador programs source |
| Staffing model (as stated) | 1099 contractors or W-2 employees depending on state and program; COI available source | Not stated publicly |
Riddle & Bloom now redirects to NEXT GEN·TEAM, which by its own description focuses on Gen Z and Millennial audiences, including campus programs.
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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