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Rates vary by city, event size, and experience level. Get exact pricing for your event.
Booth Hostess / Trade Show Model
Attractive and outgoing professionals who welcome visitors, draw booth traffic, scan badges, and guide prospects through your space. They’ll answer brand questions and make sure no lead walks by unnoticed.
$35-45/hour
Learn more →Product Demonstrator
Staff who promote your products and engage attendees while they wait. They confidently educate visitors on unique selling points and features, learning your product so well they can demo it like they built it. We’ll send them talking points beforehand so they hit the ground running.
$45-60/hour
Learn more →Hospitality Staffing
Enthusiastic professionals who handle food and beverage service, distribute promotional items, and keep your hospitality area running smoothly. They’ll optimize the booth experience so your team can focus on closing deals.
$30-40/hour
Learn more →Mascot / Costume Character
Talented performers who bring your brand mascot or character to life. They encourage attendees to visit your booth and create social media and photo opportunities with guests—perfect for driving engagement and memorable experiences.
$40-55/hour
Learn more →Product Specialist / Corporate Presenter
Polished presenters proficient in delivering presentations to medium and large crowds. Comfortable using teleprompters, in-ear prompters, or memorization, they command attention and communicate your message with authority and confidence.
$65-95/hour
Learn more →Something Else?
Looking for bilingual staff, street teams, or something unique? Tell us what you need—we’ve probably staffed something similar and can find the right talent for your specific requirements.
Custom pricing
Tell us what you need →Your Success Is Our Success
We don’t just send you talent and hope for the best. Our Vantage Success Plan ensures every booking delivers results.
Plan
Share relevant details about your hired talent and their booth role during booking. The more we know, the better prepared your talent will be.
Prepare
Your hired talent reviews all information you’ve provided before the show—talking points, product specs, booth layout, and goals.
Succeed
Talent arrives 30 minutes early to meet with your team and ask questions. They hit the ground running from the moment doors open.
Review
After your event, we conduct follow-up surveys with both you and the talent using measurable criteria. Your feedback helps us continuously improve.
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Don’t Take Our Word for It
Vantage Trade Show Talent was the only tradeshow company I contacted to respond quickly and have a web-based process set up to enable efficient selection of personnel. Our chosen booth representative was a godsend and joy to work with.
Our hostess was amazing! So friendly and great at drawing people into our booth for our fun festivities and giveaways, she made a huge difference!
The hired help was able to demo our tech product independently within the first hour of watching us. Frankly I was a bit surprised at how fast they came online! Looks like this agency vets their talent pool well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire trade show staff?
Rates typically range from $30-60/hour depending on the role. Booth hostesses and hospitality staff start around $30-40/hour, while product demonstrators and spokesmodels range from $45-95/hour. Rates vary by city, event, and experience level. See detailed pricing.
Do I have to book a full 8-hour day?
No. Unlike many staffing agencies, we offer flexible 4-5 hour minimum blocks. Need talent for just half a day? No problem. We’ll work with whatever your event schedule requires.
Can your staff learn our product?
Absolutely. Our product demonstrators are quick learners who can study your materials beforehand and deliver compelling demos on day one. We’ll send them talking points, spec sheets, and any training materials you provide so they hit the ground running.
What if my booked talent cancels?
We include a backup guarantee at no extra charge. If your booked talent has an emergency, we’ll find a qualified replacement—or you don’t pay. Your event coverage is our priority.
How far in advance should I book?
For major trade shows like CES, SEMA, or NRF, we recommend booking 4-6 weeks ahead to secure your first-choice talent. For smaller events, 1-2 weeks is usually sufficient. Last-minute requests? We’ll do our best to accommodate.
