* SIDE BY SIDE
Ignite vs. a typical staffing vendor.
Most staffing vendors send people. Ignite's event staffing agency sends people, a team lead, training and proof that every shift happened. Here is how that compares, line by line.
| What matters | IGNITE PRODUCTIONS | TYPICAL STAFFING AGENCY |
|---|---|---|
| Proof every shift happened | GPS check-in, geotagged photos and a recap for every shift in Spark | A timesheet or an email after the event |
| Who runs the floor | A team lead on site for every program | Staff check in with you, the client |
| Training | Product training before the first shift, quoted as its own line | A one-page brief sent the night before |
| Lead capture | Leads logged live and exported nightly | Paper forms or a scanner you supply |
| Coverage | 257,000+ vetted ambassadors in all 50 states, cast locally | Strong in a few cities, travel everywhere else |
| Beyond staffing | Sampling, street teams, ad trucks, fabrication and full experiential programs | Staffing only |
| Recent proof | OpenAI DevDay 2026 (87 ambassadors), the 12-city Claude Code tour, Breakaway (12 festivals) | Varies |
| Quote | Itemized by role, hours, training and travel, from a real human within 24 hours | A per-head rate |
>> QUESTIONS
The comparison, answered.
What is the difference between Ignite and a typical event staffing agency?
A typical agency supplies people. Ignite supplies people plus proof: every shift is GPS-verified in Spark, a team lead runs the floor, staff are trained before the first shift, and leads and recaps arrive the same day.
Is Ignite more expensive than a staffing agency?
Quotes are itemized by role, hours, training and travel, so you can compare line by line. Local casting in all 50 states usually removes travel costs.
Can Ignite just provide staff?
Yes. Many programs are staffing only. The difference is the training, on-site leadership and Spark reporting that come with every shift.
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