Michael Kirst wrote:
Promo modelling sucks. Well at least I thought so when I was modelling. But hey, a model's got to eat right?

Thank you for answering the question. Very helpful.

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Serious question - do you do promotional modeling? As in serving shots at bars, casinos, car shows, that kind of stuff?

What do you make?

If you're not comfortable posting that in public, feel free to message me here directly.

I ask because a client of mine had a business idea that I actually think is unique and stunningly original, but neither of us know what the market will bear in terms of paying models for promotional work, so I'm trying to gauge what the average is before I take the next step in considering investing in his idea. If the financial numbers make sense, I think he's hit on something brilliant :-)

I do promotional. I've done car shows, mall events, advertising.  $250-$400 is usually the average pay for a full day (a "full" day is 6-14 hours).

I've never done the bar tender or casino thing, so I don't know how much those promotional jobs get paid.

Umm...I hope this helped? LoL.  Sorry if it didn't

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Thank you everyone, I definitely see a trend. So if a model were offered in the $30 to $50 per hour range for a promotional gig, that would be seen as an above-respectable pay rate, it seems.

Okay, this might work. Now to ask my attorney about the idea and make sure there's nothing I've overlooked :-)

Uh, that's a little optimistic.  If a person who was used to being a promotional model were offered that, she would probably think it was quite fair.  If a print model were offered it, she may turn it down as much too little.  It all depends on what kind of modeling the person has been doing, and what their expectations are.

TXPhotog wrote:
Uh, that's a little optimistic.  If a person who was used to being a promotional model were offered that, she would probably think it was quite fair.  If a print model were offered it, she may turn it down as much too little.  It all depends on what kind of modeling the person has been doing, and what their expectations are.

Indeed. I'm presuming someone who makes their living (or at least derives income) from promotional modeling and would see this as something they do as a matter of course, at a slightly higher rate of pay that would make it more attractive to them.

I just wanted to be sure that the amount that this idea would pay would be in the ballpark for those who do that kind of work - and it would be, easy.

Christopher Ambler wrote:

Indeed. I'm presuming someone who makes their living (or at least derives income) from promotional modeling and would see this as something they do as a matter of course, at a slightly higher rate of pay that would make it more attractive to them.

I just wanted to be sure that the amount that this idea would pay would be in the ballpark for those who do that kind of work - and it would be, easy.

As a promo model, I'd definately respond to that pay rate.  You can't even compare print work with promo modeling.  Granted I do both, but I dont expect the rates to be the same across the board.  I find promo modeling much easier therefore I expect to be payed less, thats just how the world works...

Anyway, yes thats a great rate to pay

215 Studios wrote:
When I was at Texas Tech (1998-2001) there was a promotional model "agency" there, but I cannot remember what it was for the life of me.  Basically, these girls were "shot girls" that were paid to travel to different clubs/bars during the week.  I dated one for a few minutes, and she was getting paid $40.00/hr plus tips, but she usually was only paid for four (4) hours.  When she was working a concert she would make anywhere from $500.00-1,000.00.  Other nights she usually only made about $300.00-600.00.

That was a big-time party thing, though, and the girls were only allowed to work three (3) nights a week.  I also dated a stripper who wouldn't work on a night that she would make less than $2,500.00...  There is/was definately money in being a hot girl willing to wear little if any clothing in Lubbock, Texas....

-Major

Indeed...but I hope you dont mean that its all that Promotional models do..no?  I lived in Lubbock for 2 years, and never did anything like that at all.
And I've never done a gig where I've worn anything I wouldnt wear in front of my grandparents...soooo
I duno if thats a good representation

Christopher Ambler wrote:

Thank you for answering the question. Very helpful.

Don't mention it.

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Honked-at, sure, but not arrested. :-)

And THAT also depends on where you live.  Some people here honk when you're just wearing plain ol' jeans and a t-shirt!  Now that is annoying.  Those honkers should be arrested.

Hire body guards for your promotional models, just in case   LOL just kidding.

JordanDanielle wrote:

Indeed...but I hope you dont mean that its all that Promotional models do..no?  I lived in Lubbock for 2 years, and never did anything like that at all.
And I've never done a gig where I've worn anything I wouldnt wear in front of my grandparents...soooo
I duno if thats a good representation

No, No!  I'm sorry if my previous post implied that promotional models only do this kind of work.  That is not what was intended, at all.  I was just stating my limited knowledge of promotional models' pay scales for only this type of promotional modeling.

Mr. Ambler, the usual attire that these girls wore was not "see through" or anything like that, and they were immediately fired were they found to have displayed more than was appropriate.  It was usually bikini top and small shorts/skirts with shot glasses strapped "ammo belt-style" over them, and select liquor bottles hung from a belt.

-Major

Milli wrote:
And THAT also depends on where you live.  Some people here honk when you're just wearing plain ol' jeans and a t-shirt!  Now that is annoying.  Those honkers should be arrested.

Seattle - so reasonably tolerant. And those honkers are just the kind of people we'd be counting on, actually (not people in cars honking, of course, but the kind of people who would honk, or whistle, or slow down for a closer look).

215 Studios wrote:
Mr. Ambler, the usual attire that these girls wore was not "see through" or anything like that, and they were immediately fired were they found to have displayed more than was appropriate.  It was usually bikini top and small shorts/skirts with shot glasses strapped "ammo belt-style" over them, and select liquor bottles hung from a belt.

Please, call me Chris. And we're on the same page. Since the general public could be expected to see the models in the normal course of business, they'll be sexy, but well within the bounds of tasteful. It's more the product that would be showcased, the models are just a way to get people to look at the product (and, I might add, a brilliant way of doing it, one that I'd never thought of myself). And no, not alcohol.

JordanDanielle wrote:
Hey, I make a full-time living doing promo work, I love it!
I dont work for under 20/hr and that is typical.  Most of my offers range from 25-90/hr.
Hope that helps!

How do you get your modeling gigs? Are you signed with an agency?

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Serious question - do you do promotional modeling? As in serving shots at bars, casinos, car shows, that kind of stuff?

What do you make?

If you're not comfortable posting that in public, feel free to message me here directly.

I ask because a client of mine had a business idea that I actually think is unique and stunningly original, but neither of us know what the market will bear in terms of paying models for promotional work, so I'm trying to gauge what the average is before I take the next step in considering investing in his idea. If the financial numbers make sense, I think he's hit on something brilliant :-)

i've done a ton of promo work, most of which pays around $25 an hour.  the range can typically be from about $15-30 depending on the product.  liquor usually pays higher than non-alcoholic products.  feel free to email me if you need any details.  i have a few years of promo experience and would be glad to help you out. 

FlirtynFun Photography wrote:
for our calendar sales, we paid promotional models $15 an hour...typically I've seen anywhere between $10-$30 an hour depending on the gig.

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Serious question - do you do promotional modeling? As in serving shots at bars, casinos, car shows, that kind of stuff?

What do you make?

If you're not comfortable posting that in public, feel free to message me here directly.

I ask because a client of mine had a business idea that I actually think is unique and stunningly original, but neither of us know what the market will bear in terms of paying models for promotional work, so I'm trying to gauge what the average is before I take the next step in considering investing in his idea. If the financial numbers make sense, I think he's hit on something brilliant :-)

In my area, I get solicited frequently for promo modeling at around $25-$30/h. I have never done it though since the pay sucks and I make more per hour at my full time day job.

Rose Noir wrote:
I'd like to do promo modeling there just aren't very many opportunities around me, that sucks butt since I'm a totally social butterfly.

huh? Illinois is huge for promo work! I have to turn down offers b/c I live in the city and sometimes they are just too far away. But yah... I don't think you are looking hard enough! TONS OF WORK HERE


*s

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Thank you everyone, I definitely see a trend. So if a model were offered in the $30 to $50 per hour range for a promotional gig, that would be seen as an above-respectable pay rate, it seems.

Okay, this might work. Now to ask my attorney about the idea and make sure there's nothing I've overlooked :-)

Sign me up, Chris!

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Serious question - do you do promotional modeling? As in serving shots at bars, casinos, car shows, that kind of stuff?

What do you make?

If you're not comfortable posting that in public, feel free to message me here directly.

I ask because a client of mine had a business idea that I actually think is unique and stunningly original, but neither of us know what the market will bear in terms of paying models for promotional work, so I'm trying to gauge what the average is before I take the next step in considering investing in his idea. If the financial numbers make sense, I think he's hit on something brilliant :-)

This is a realistic amount. It varies from 12 to 25 dollars a hour. That can be for giving out water bottles to people, or having people sample a product in a bar.

If you know how to work an ear prompter, you will be better paid for doing shows for companies. That pay can range from 250.00 to 350.00 dollars per day, which is a 8 hour day, with two breaks, a short lunch and back to work.

As for the other prices given on here, well maybe they are doing something for a private company, and the one's who won't work for less then a certain dollar amount, those are the one's who won't get called much because agencies like to work with people who will work different jobs with out complaining about the pay.