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Types of work and models

Promotional model

Also called: event model, brand promoter

A promotional model presents a brand in person at trade fairs, events, shopping centres or launches, talking to visitors.

How it works

This job is more about talking than being photographed. The model explains the product, hands out samples, draws people to the stand, sometimes poses for photos with visitors. A tidy look, languages and a good mood all day matter most.

Promotional work is paid by the hour or day and often happens at weekends. It is a popular side income for students and new models.

This is also where fake offers most often appear: "event work abroad" that turns out to be club work. Real promotional work has a clear client, place, hours and contract.

In practice

A cosmetics brand hires four promotional models for three days at a trade fair. They talk about a new cream, hand out samples and invite visitors to try the product. The work runs from 10 am to 6 pm with a lunch break, is paid by the day, and the contract sets out the dress code and duties.

What to watch for

  • Before the job, find out the client, place, hours and dress code.
  • Check offers of "event work abroad" especially carefully.
  • Comfortable shoes are a must: you will be on your feet all day.

Related terms

Agencies and representationModeling scamsA fake agency makes its money not from a model's jobs but from the model: it charges to sign, for compulsory photo shoots or courses, and finds no work.Types of work and modelsBrand ambassadorA brand ambassador is a model or well-known person who represents one brand over a long period: in campaigns, at events and on social media.Types of work and modelsCommercial modelA commercial model advertises products and services to a broad audience: in adverts, catalogues, packaging and on social media.Agencies and representationFreelance modelA freelance model works without an agency: finds clients, negotiates fees, signs agreements and invoices by themselves.
Questions and answers

Frequently asked

01Does a promotional model need an agency?

Not necessarily: event agencies offer much of the work. But check the client and the contract.

02Is promotional work good for a portfolio?

Usually not; it is mainly event and people work.

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