The benefits of using a celebrity to present at your event are to increase attendance, build cachet, drive media and PR hits and/or increase overall interest in the event. Usually celebrities are best for ticketed events, trade shows, customer appreciation events and public conferences. Most celebrities will only do a moderated chat format, not formal keynote speeches. Content of a celebrity moderated chat will most likely be around topics the celebrity is interested in – a social cause or personal life stories.
Booking a celebrity speaker is usually a more involved process than booking other types of keynote speakers. There are many variables to consider, including providing a “glam team” for make-up and hair; needing to specifically detail every time commitment upfront; and any marketing materials you use featuring your celebrity will need to be approved before publication.
Celebrity presentation fees start at around $75k and run up to the mid-six figures for well-known names – plus first class travel for 1-2; occasionally a private jet is required.
SPEAKING.com maintains direct access to many of the world’s greatest celebrity speakers; and can help negotiate and navigate complicated rider, contracting, program, travel and scheduling issues.
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Howie Long, former Hall of Fame Defensive End for the Los Angeles Raiders, is currently best known for his position of in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning Fox NFL Sunday team. A multi-talented performer, Long launched… Full Profile
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Well known for her breakout role in the long-running TV series Desperate Housewives, the multi-talented Eva Longoria is a passionate philanthropist and activist for expanding opportunities for Latinos, raising awareness of ovarian cancer, and protecting… Full Profile
Savannah Guthrie is the co-anchor of the Today show and NBC’s News Chief Legal Correspondent. Guthrie got her start in local news before transferring to WRC-TV in Washington D.C., where she covered major stories such… Full Profile
Actor, director, author, singer. Born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Perhaps best known for his roles on Boston Legal and Star Trek, William Shatner is one of the most recognizable stars working… Full Profile
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TV personality and stand-up comedy sensation, Kathy Griffin is beloved for her blatant honesty and upbeat personality. The Emmy and Grammy-award winning entertainer frequently makes her mark on television and stage, livening up awards shows… Full Profile
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