Hire trade show models and brand ambassadors through a dedicated account executive. Review talent, event roles and preparation across 25+ U.S. markets.
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Meet Caryn Hanna, Owner of TSM Agency
A woman-owned talent agency co-founded by Caryn Hanna, a former professional model.
More than 20 years of trade show and event staffing experience.
More than 2,000 trade shows, conventions, and promotional events staffed across the United States.
Over 2,000 experienced trade show models, brand ambassadors, and promotional staff across 25+ U.S. cities.
Rated 5.0 stars on Google Reviews based on verified client feedback.
A member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global community of meeting and event professionals.
Fully insured with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate general liability. Certificates of insurance available on request.
Local recruitment across 25+ U.S. city markets. Confirm talent availability, relevant venue experience and any travel charges for your booking.
Build your event team around the work you need covered: attendee greetings, product introductions, lead capture and brand activations.
Registration, guest support and activation teams coordinated through a dedicated account executive. Confirm the duties, preparation and on-site supervision for your event.
Learn more →Booth-facing talent for greetings, product introductions and lead qualification. Review experience and briefing needs for your exhibit.
Learn more →Promotional talent for sampling, activations, launches and tours. Specify the audience, product guidance and engagement duties for your campaign.
Learn more →Brand representatives for shows, launches and activations. Define approved talking points, product preparation and specialist handoffs.
Learn more →Explore staffing options by city and event, then confirm talent availability, required skills and preparation for your dates. See all markets or browse every show.
Compare the roles, paid hours, preparation and travel each option requires. Use your actual costs and the proposed staffing estimate to decide which work your team should cover.
Travel, accommodation and meal costs that apply to the employees attending.
Paid time for preparation, travel and the event. Separate existing salary costs from additional event expenses.
Responsibilities that need coverage while those employees are away.
Time to arrange travel, prepare the briefing, schedule coverage and coordinate on site.
The product expertise your employees bring and the guest-facing duties they will handle.
The quoted rates, paid shifts, booking minimums and any travel charges for the selected talent.
The proposed talent profiles, relevant experience and preparation required for the assignment.
A dedicated account executive coordinates the booking. Confirm whether an on-site team lead is included.
The duties booked talent will cover and the product or account specialists your own team will provide.
Agreed arrival and end times, break coverage, reporting contacts and a plan for staffing changes.
Bring your people skills to trade shows, promotions, and brand activations. Apply for opportunities as a trade show model, promotional model, or brand ambassador in your market.
Apply as a Model →TSM combines research tools with an account executive who coordinates your booking. Share your event requirements, review the proposed talent and confirm the briefing, schedule and responsibilities before the assignment.
Use the quote form to share your event, venue, dates and staffing needs. Where event details are prefilled or researched, review them against your current instructions. Your account executive uses the confirmed scope to prepare the booking estimate.
Your account executive presents talent for the roles you need. Review profiles, relevant experience and availability, and discuss any language, presentation or product requirements before selecting your team.
Our published talent code of conduct sets expectations for professionalism, punctuality, attire and accurate brand representation. Add the assignment-specific instructions and materials your team needs for the booking.
The company brief organizes your brand, products, talking points and audience for the assignment. Published briefs can be shared with booked talent through the portal. Confirm the approved material and preparation requirements with your account executive.
Review the talking points, product information, dress code and goals with your account executive. Identify which questions staff may answer and which should go to your product or account specialists.
Keep reporting details and contacts current as the event approaches. Confirm the communication plan for your booking, and notify your account executive promptly if a schedule, location or staffing need changes.
Share feedback on the talent, briefing and coordination with your account executive. Describe what worked and what should change so those details can inform planning for your next assignment.
Compile, quote, curate, brief, remind, perform, review - a booking process built around clear responsibilities and communication.
A note from our owner Caryn Hanna
