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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