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April 10, 2014
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#IndustryInsider What to Look for in an Event Staffing Partner:

When you’re looking to partner with an event execution agency, always ask yourself the following questions.

A Real Partnership:
Does your agency work hand in hand with your team to come up with

the best staffing solutions possible?
The Hype Agency: 95% of our business is servicing agency partners

A Dedicated Account Team with Round the Clock Support:
Is there someone you can reach at any hour- day or night?
The Hype Agency: 24/7 isn’t a buzzword around here. It’s a promise. So we don’t give you a number connected to an answering machine or a hotline, you get a cellphone number with a name. Go ahead and call us at 3am just to test us—we’ll be there.

Highly Qualified Event Staff:
Does your agency provide the right type of event staff to represent your client?

Are they outgoing, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile?
The Hype Agency: Our talent management system (T.M.S!) is not only robust, but detailed. Every person in our database has a detailed profile with resumes, photos, and characteristics so we can choose just the right talent for your needs. We also constantly update profiles with client feedback—no shows or poor performers are removed from the system.

 

Real Time Updates:
Are you receiving the most up to date information regarding your event?

Do your receive updates before, during and after so you can

keep your client informed?
The Hype Agency: Our Activation Specialists check in with staff the day before, during and after each event to provide additional support.

 

Honesty:
Is your agency taking on jobs they cannot handle and deliver on?
The Hype Agency: We have the knowledge and experience to ensure trouble-free and effective management and execution of your projects from start to finish. Our skilled team knows all of the pieces that are necessary to build a powerful marketing presence and work as real partners with you to yield a successful campaign for your client!

 

You/Your Client has Final Approval:
Is your staff handpicked based on your client’s needs?

Do you receive headshots and bios for final say?
The Hype Agency: We conduct extensive interviews to be sure we find the best fit for your client’s program.

 

Training and Scheduling Support:
Can you lean on your agency to effectively communicate event

information to the staff?
The Hype Agency: We realize that even a great team needs a little help. So we’ve bolstered our event services with technology that helps us deliver the best results for our clients.

An Excellent Reputation:
Can your agency provide references?
The Hype Agency: At the Hype Agency we get people talking! Want to hear the buzz? Just ask!

 

Full Liability Insurance:
Does your agency carry at least 2 million dollars in workers

compensation and liability insurance?
The Hype Agency: The Hype Agency has a $5 Million Umbrella Policy including: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Hired Automobile Liability, Non-Owned Automobile Liability and Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability

Results:
Does your agency produce the results needed for your marketing

campaign to gain repeat business?
The Hype Agency: Many of our very first customers are still with us today. That’s not bragging it’s an illustration of the relationships we build. We work passionately for our clients and they love the results they get in return.

Do you Believe the Hype yet?

 

 

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