Rise Brands Employee Directory
Business Consulting and ServicesOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Rise Brands is a mid-sized brand development and experiential marketing firm based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating immersive consumer engagements and bringing them to life as live brand experiences, overseeing concepts such as 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Pins Mechanical Co., No Soliciting and Weenie Wonder. From its home office, Rise Brands develops, grows and manages its portfolio of brands, focusing on turning ideas into tangible venues and activations that connect with consumers. The business sits in the realm of business consulting and services, with an emphasis on experiential branding and venue concept development. Its clients are consumer brands seeking to connect with audiences through physical experiences, with Rise Brands guiding concept development, launch and ongoing growth of branded venues and activations. The firm has historically expanded its footprint in the United States with venues in Pittsburgh and other cities, and in March 2025 announced the closure of its European offices as well as the closure of its 4th Street location, signaling a shift in its geographic focus.