The Reference

NYCUnited States

The Reference has multiple offices.
The head office is in NYC, United States

Founding Year 1992
Team Size 50-249
Cost of Services $$$$$ $70-150/h

The Reference is a cutting-edge digital agency, operating at the intersection of marketing and technology. 150 multidisciplinary experts create added value for their international clients such as Ikea, Carglass, Starwood, Thomas Cook, Ansell, Kodak Alaris, Bekaert, to name a few. 

Working with Sitecore since 2006, The Reference has 3 Sitecore MVP’s, has won numerous Sitecore awards and can present 40+ active Sitecore customers.

The Reference is known for its result-oriented approach, reflected in its motto, “it's more than digital, it's your business.” The Agency turns objectives into success stories, by seamlessly integrating its various areas of expertise in order to accelerate the digital transformation of its clients. They are active in the domain of web development, digital strategy, e-commerce, online marketing, analytics, CRM & marketing automation, mobile applications as well as branding & design. In short, The Reference is a full service agency that turns an audience into lifetime customers.

Founded in 1993 as one of the first European web agencies, The Reference now has offices in New York City and Europe. Since 2007 they have been part of the international group Emakina, expanding their international reach even further.

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The Reference may not be a bad company, but the lack of a complete company profile (weak portfolio, no client reviews and incomplete services) raises some concerns. You should do good due diligence before contacting them. Alternatively, search for a better ranking company on the platform. There are over 4,000 companies with “strong” scoring.

Locations

HEADQUARTERS

20W 22ND Street
NYC 10010
United States

Other locations

Stapelplein 70
Ghent 9000
Belgium

Speciality

Main Services Focus
  • Web Development
  • Digital Strategy
  • UX/UI Design
  • Mobile App Development
  • E-Commerce Development

Client Focus

  • 70% - Enterprise (>$10M)
  • 30% - Mid-market ($1M - $10M)

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General

How The Reference compares to other companies based on profile strength?

See how The Reference is positioned among 21894 companies from United States based on profile strength. A poor rate is a red flag. It could be that the company is still great, but we advise doing some more research.

Pricing

How much does The Reference charge for their services compared to other companies in United States and NYC?

The Reference charges between $70 - 150/hour, meaning that the cost of their services in United States is the market average. This is a safer bet. Being well aware of their capabilities and cost. This gives room for more flexibility in negotiating the cost. Keep this in mind before calculating your budget and requesting a quote..

Services

How many services does The Reference provide compared to other companies?

The Reference covers 14 services in their current region or area. This means that the company offers a above average range of services compared to their competitors. Good call. They offer a wide range of services which is a great finding. This way they might cover more things during the project.

Year

When was The Reference founded?

The Reference was founded in 1992. According to TechBehemoths data, 993 companies were founded in United States in the year 2000 or before. Compared to other companies, The Reference is veteran in the market. What can be added here? A very experienced company, which most of the time works with bigger clients or long-term projects. If you are one of these - don't think twice and contact them.

Portfolio

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Every company has its start. These guys don't have any reviews yet, but you may give them a chance. They could excel, to make you a happy client. But, you may also consider other companies, with a proven track record too. To be safe.

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