Jobs
On the look-out for a Job?
Q. What kind of a company is Onspon? Is it similar to Fiverr or Freelancer?
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Onspon is India's biggest online marketplace that brings together everyone from the events space together and connects them through a common platform.
You will find various stakeholders from the event industry all gathered here at Onspon. From event organisers, brands, sponsors, stall buyers and vendors, a variety of event professionals and service providers to people just interested in events in general, find them here at Onspon.
It is similar to Fiverr and Freelancer in a sense, but especially focusing on everything related to making events happen.
Q. Are these job postings at Onspon or across the event industry ?
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Find jobs that fall across the event industry through Onspon. Connect with events, brands, vendors, stalls, communities, venues and celebrities to find a range of event-related jobs.
Q. What are the skill-sets one is expected to have to work in the event industry?
Q. I am looking to be a host or an intern at an event to make pocket money, is there something for me?
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Yes. Search for relevant jobs through the various job listings and find just what you are looking for.
Q. I am based in Chennai, how do I see local jobs ?
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Come to the Onspon website to see the various jobs.
Q. Is waiting tables a job as per your platform ?
Q. I am a photographer, do I look for jobs or list in vendor section
Q. I am an event Emcee ; Is this segment relevant for me ?
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Q. Do these jobs involve late working hours?
Q. What type of queJobs to ask?
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There can be a range of timings.
Q. Do you guarantee that the company posting the job is genuine ?
Q. How do I negotiate salary ?
Q. What is the job application process?
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Q. Do you provide feedback during the application process?
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Q. What if I dont get paid after my work is done ?
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Q. I dont want to work in event industry, will I see some jobs of relevance
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You may just get lucky.
Forming your own Event Team?
Q. Will I find vendor offering specific services according to my requirements at Onspon?
Q. What happens to the team after the event gets done?
Q. Do I have to pay Onspon anything?
Q. How exactly do I hire team members on Onspon?
Q. How do I convey my requirements for hiring recruits?
Q. Will Onspon interview recruits for me?
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Q. I want to hire only temperory hires for a day - can I use this platform ?
Q. I am looking to bulk hire, is there a place I can do that quickly ?
Events
If You are an Event Organiser
Q. I want to know how Onspon can help me reach sponsors.
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Onspon is an online marketplace which is accessed by multiple sponsors who are looking at the best events to sponsor or partner with. As soon as you list your event with Onspon, your event is searchable and accessible to all these brands.
If they find your event relevant, they can directly contact you. Register for free on Onspon to create your own event listing. Share your event's Onspon URL on all your social media platforms to generate more visibility.
Need more support? You can opt for our premium packages.You can also use your Onspon account to check out and apply to different brand briefs.
Q. Why do I need to list my events on Onspon? What are it's benefits?
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Once you list your event, we create a customised page for your event and make it visible through brands.
You will also get your own event dashboard through which you can apply to brand briefs yourself. You also get visibility in search results.
Q. What kind of events has Onspon worked with before?
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Onspon works with some of the biggest names in the event space like IPL, ISL, SCMM, Lakme Fashion Week, and Aircel Chennai Open as well as niche and genre-specific events such as the Jaipur Literature Festival and other B2B conferences, SME events, CREDAI Exhibitions and many more.
Q. How many brands are engaged with Onspon?
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Onspon works with more than 550 brands from across different sectors
Q. I want to shortlist some brands and reach them later. Is that possible?
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Yes. Use the shortlist button, one of the most used features of the Onspon website, to shortlist brands that seem interesting to you.
Q. How do I find sponsors sponsoring events like mine?
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To find sponsors that support similar events as yours, go to the relevant event categories created specfically according to event types.
Q. Where do I see brand briefs?
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Q. How do sponsors pay me? Is there a fee involved?
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In most cases, sponsors pay you directly. In some cases, the sponsor may choose to route the payment through Onspon.
Onspon charges a nominal fee for the service rendered, which in the case of the first scenario is paid to us by the event organiser.
Q. Most sponsors ask for a sponsorship deck. What is a sponsorship deck and how do I get one?
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A sponsorship deck is a pitch presentation of the event which is to be displayed to the sponsors.
We can help you prepare a high-quality presentation for your event if you opt for our premium packages.
Q. What is a media plan?
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A media plan is basically your plan to promote your event using various media.
The plan showcases to sponsors how your event will be promoted to get an audience, and aids to give them an idea of the extent of the event's promotion and visibility.
A comprehensive media plan with a good outreach further strengthens your chances of securing a sponsorship.
Q. What is a deliverable sheet?
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A deliverable sheet is essentially a list of all the offerings presented by the event to the brand so that they can get an idea of how they might benefit from actually sponsoring the event.
Q. Do I get a specific point-of-contact?
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Onspon will assign a relationship manager for your event if you opt for our premium package. Know more about our premium package here.
Q. What are the benefits of opting for a premium package?
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While a lot of our offerings are available free of cost, we at Onspon work with a select set of events who opt for premium listing packages with advanced visibility, content creation support, advanced sponsor outreach and on-ground assistance.
You can view the package to understand the same here.
Q. I need assistance in planning my event. Can you help me?
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Check out Event-on-App, the latest in event management technology that caters to all your event management needs.
Plan and execute an event with ease, interact with your attendees and gather valuable feedback through Event-on-App, available here.
Q. Are there brands looking for event managers for any event? How do I find those?
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Send in your Request For Proposal at [email protected] and we will help you with the same.
Q. Do I get to contact brands directly through Onspon? Or can I get the contact details of the brand?
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Onspon takes data privacy and security very seriously. And we do not divulge contact details of any brands.
You can chat with the event through the Onspon Dashboard once your event gets shortlisted by a brand.
Q. What is the time frame required to acquire sponsorship?
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Here is the tricky part. Since the day of your event getting listed, you may either get sponsorship in a day or two or it may extend to a month or more than that. Generally, your event has to be listed for at least 40 to 60 days prior to your event date to attract the right sponsors.
Ensure that your listing is complete, as it will represent your event in front of potential sponsors.
Q. What are my actual chances of getting a sponsor?
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That depends on whether your event fits the brand's mandate and requirements. Brands sift through various event listings to find events to sponsor.
We at Onspon put our best effort to get the right partnership for you by making your event visible to thousands of potential buyers. However, please note that we do not guarantee or assure any sponsorship.
Brands
If You are a Brand
Q. What can Onspon exactly do for my brand?
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Onspon helps brands identify the best events to partner with to promote their brand.
Q. Why should I create my brand profile?
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Think of your brand profile as a tool where events get to know about you before they interact with you. It enables events to know what you expect and what you don't.
Creating your brand profile on Onspon ensures that you find relevant events that suit your mandate and requirements. It can also be extended to a brand guideline.
Q. What is a brand brief?
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A brand brief is like a job description. A brand can have multiple brand briefs. You can have as many brand briefs as your needs. For example, a tech brand has three needs.
(1) It needs it's sales team to network with CIOs in Singapore.
(2) It needs to demo it's latest product in South Indian CIO conferences.
(3) It wants to create gratification options for it's seller network.
This brand can actually create three different brand briefs, each catering to a specific need, where different kind of events can "apply". To create a brand brief,click here.
Q. Can I interact with the events that directly apply to my brand brief?
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Absolutely. You can use your inbox through your Onspon account's dashboard.
Q. What checks and balances do you have for an event while listing?
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A lot of data is entered by the event at the time of listing. You can easily conduct a ref check yourself and confirm the same.
Q. Can I also list my organisation's events for sponsorships?
Q. How do I pay the event?
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In most cases, sponsors pay directly to the event. In some cases, a sponsor may choose to route the payment through Onspon.
Onspon charges a nominal fee for the services rendered, which in the case of the first scenario, is paid to us by the event organiser.
Q. Can I shortlist events and share with my agency to process them?
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Yes, you can. In fact, the shortlist feature is one of the most frequently used features on the Onspon website.
Use it to easily shortlist events and share it to take a better informed decision.
Q. Does Onspon provide me with some analytics to help me take a better decision?
Q. I get hundreds of events already applying to me, why do I need Onspon ?
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That is precisely why you need Onspon, which presents to you a comprehensive view of all the data entered by multiple events in a standardised form that helps you better compare the details in order to take an informed decision.
It is much like a LinkedIn profile for events. Ask for an event's Onspon listing page next time.
Q. I need to create an event calendar for my brand. Can Onspon do that for me?
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Yes, we can. You can create an event calendar through your Onspon dashboard and download the same.
Onspon can also help you to create a customised calendar for yourself. Write to us at [email protected] for more information.
Q. Can I sponsor events by showcasing my brand's products?
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Yes, you can. In fact many brands from various industries like FMCG, travel, hospitality, food & beverage and fashion partner with events by offering their products and product vouchers.
Q. Do you help in shortlisting and evaluating events based on my brand objectives?
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Yes. We help brands make informed decisions on sponsorships and event partnerships. Feel free to write to us at [email protected]
Q. What kind of events can I expect to find on Onspon?
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You can find events from across the country on Onspon. Find small-scale events taking place in rural areas to those happening in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Or find high value, high quality premium events, some of which are IPL, Lakme Fashion Week, ICC, etc.
To know more about premium events, write to us at [email protected] and we would be happy to take it forward.
Q. Do I have to pay Onspon anything if I sponsor an event through Onspon?
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Our event search services are absolutely complimentary for a brand. Specific services like negotiation, contracting, etc. are available at a nominal cost.
Write to us at [email protected] for more information.
Q. Does Onspon guarantee that the event will be good?
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Onspon is a platform that promotes direct interaction between brands and events, enabling you to gauge the event for yourself.
Q. Can events & vendors view my contact details?
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Onspon takes data privacy and security very seriously and ensures that your data stays private.
Your contact details are safe with us. Event organisers and vendors can chat with you through the Onspon Dashboard instead.
Event Managers
If You are an Event Organiser or a Buyer
Q. I want specific kind of vendors. How do I go ahead?
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Post a Request For Proposal (RFP) through your Onspon account with the details of your specific requirements and find vendors with just the right services for you.
Q. I want to post a requirement and want vendors to "apply" to me.
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Register and list your event on Onspon to post all your vendor requirements on your event's listing page.
After your event listing goes live, vendors will be able to see your requirements and apply accordingly.
Q. I don't see vendors from my city. How do I find them?
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To narrow down your search to only the vendors of your city, you can select your city as the option from your search dropdown.
Q. How do I pay for the services rendered?.
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Get in touch directly with the vendor through your Onspon dashboard to negotiate on the payment terms and the method of payment.
Q. I need to get a background check on the vendor. Can you help?
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Onspon is a platform that promotes direct interaction between events and vendors, enabling you to gauge the vendor for yourself.
You can also check out the vendor reviews on Onspon's vendor listing page.
If You are a Vendor with Services to Offer
Q. How will I use this platform to find clients?
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List yourself as a vendor and become a registered user of Onspon. Once you list yourself as a vendor, events will be able to search and find you, primarily based on the services offered and the location.
Or you can browse through the Events section to search for an event that may be interested in your services.
You can communicate to the event organiser directly through the Onspon dashboard.
Q. I provide almost all services that you have listed. Should I select all of them?
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Yes. You can select multiple services to list all kinds of services that you provide.
Q. I only provide my services in a particular city or area, for eg. Vizag. How do I mention that?
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You can mention the city or the area in which you provide your services in the "Serviced Area" section in the Vendor form.
Q. I have a small team that travels for events. What should I write in areas serviced?
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You can mention all the areas that your team travels to in the "Serviced Area" section of the Vendor form.
Q. I have worked with multiple brands and events but never directly. Can I mention them in my client list?
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Yes, you can. Just switch to the option of "Event Manager" instead of "Vendor".
Q. I have worked with some events who never paid me. Is there a way I can rate them and mention my feedback?
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Yes.You can provide your opinion in the Feedback Section of your account.
Q. I am an Emcee, should I list myself as a vendor or a celebrity?
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If you are an emcee, you can list yourself as a celebrity.
Venues
If You own a Venue
Q. I own multiple venues. Can I list all of them or only one?
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You can list all your venues through the same user account.
Q. I want to convert my venue from a sit-down venue to a standing venue. This changes capacity. What capacity should I mention?
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Change the option for your venue from a sit-down venue to a standing venue.
A dropdown selection table of options will be provided to you accordingly, from which you can select the current capacity of the venue.
Q. What if you sell my venue and I have also booked it on the same day?
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Onspon never sells a venue. We connect the buyer directly to you.
So you can keep the communication clear and decide on the proper dates for the event to be hosted at the venue.
If You are looking for a Venue
Q. How do I get to know the rentals for the venue?
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Check the venue listing where the range of the venue rentals will already be mentioned.
Q. Will I be provided with the venue details,for example in terms of capacity and amenity, before finalising the venue booking?
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Yes, view the venue's listing page for venue details such as capacity, amenities, dimensions, images and more.
Q. Can I see the venue before the event?
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Absolutely. Visit the venue to determine whether it suits your requirements.
Q. Will the venue booking be confirmed?
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Yes. The venue booking will be confirmed as soon as you have made the advanced payment.
Q. Will the venue provide vendors and equipment for stall set-up?
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You can discuss with the venue directly. We can help you arrange for the same too. Connect with us at _____ for more information.
Q. 6. How do I arrange stuff like alcohol license?
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Please discuss with the venue directly. We can also help you arrange for the same. Connnect with us.
Q. Will the venue provide catering services or do I have to arrange for the same?
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Refer to the Remarks section of the venue's listing page where you will find this information mentioned.
If You are a Stall Buyer
Here are the answers to some common queries
Q. How do I book a stall space on Onspon?
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View the event's listing page to acquire specific stall details. If they match your requirements, you can get in touch with a client servicing manager at Onspon.
View our Contact Us page for more details.
Q. Where do I find more details about the stall spaces?
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A general jist of the stall space details will be available on the event's listing page. Connect with us via phone or email for more information.
Q. Will I be guaranteed product exclusivity at the event?
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Onspon can provide you with a relationship manager who can negotiate with the event organiser to garner product exclusivity.
However, due to the involvement of various other factors, we cannot give an assurance of securing the same.
Q. Do you provide storage facilities like racks and other storage equipment?
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Onspon does not provide any storage facilities. To know whether an event venue offers storage facilities, connect with us.
We will get it arranged for you.
Q. How do I come to know the rental charges for storage equipment provided at the event venue?
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You will come to know the rental charges for the storage equipement provided at the venue directly from the event organiser or the equipment lease person.
Q. How can I pay for the booked stalls?
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You can pay for the stalls either through online payment or through direct bank transfer. Connect with us via phone or email for more information.
Q. Can I pay by cash?
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Onspon does not support cash payments.
Q. Can I temporarily book a stall or booth?
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Onspon does not allow for temporary bookings of stalls or booths.
Q. Can I directly connect with an event organiser?
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We take data privacy and security very seriously and do not divulge contact details.
So you won't be able to directly connect with the event organiser, except perhaps during the actual event.
If You are an Event Organiser
Q. How do I sell a stall space on Onspon?
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Register on Onspon and create your event's listing. Fill in all the details about your stalls while listing your event.
Once your listing is complete and goes live, stall buyers will be able to see the stall details through the event's listing.
Onspon will connect you to interested buyers through an in-house relationship manager.
Q. Will I be able to find stall fabricators through Onspon?
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Yes. You can connect with stall fabricators in the Vendor section of the Onspon website.
Q. How will I get paid for the stalls?
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Once the vendor is finalised, the payment, which is decided upon mutually agreed payment terms, can be directly transferred to your bank account.
Write to us at [email protected] for more information.
Q. Can I directly connect with stall buyers?
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We takes data privacy and security very seriously and do not divulge contact details.
You won't be able to directly connect with stall buyers, except perhaps during the actual event.
If You are an Celebrities
Here are the answers to some common queries
Q. I want to look at celebrities based in Kolkata. How do I do that?
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To narrow down the search results, select your city from the search dropdown menu.
Q. How can I find Carnatic musicians in my city or area?
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You can search for and find celebrities according to genre and location, among other parameters.
Just select what you are looking for from the appropriate categories.
Q. I am a startup and want to share my product with a celebrity. Can you help?
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Yes. Onspon can connect you to the respective celebrity manager for you to fulfill your request.
Q. I need to select a celebrity for an appearance to inaugurate a store. Can you help?
Q. I am organising a wedding and I am looking for a celebrity to perform. Can you help?
Q. How do I know the cost of association?
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You can either diretly talk to the celebrity manager or write to us at [email protected] onspon.com for more information regarding the same.
Q. I have heard that celebrities can post on social media for brands. How much does that cost?
Q. I don't even know how much to pay and how to structure the deal. Can you help?
Q. What exactly is the need of a celebrity manager? I want to talk to a celebrity directly.
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A celebrity manager is a person who streamlines the flow of work for the celebrities.
Smaller celebrities do not have managers, in which case one can directly connect with the celebrity. Celebrity managers help to understand your specific needs and convey it to the celebrity, and get the right answers back to you.
Therefore, we recommend going through celebrity managers.
Q. Do you guarantee that the manager is currently the right person to reach the celebrity?
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While we try to make sure that the information entered is correct, please understand that we are not operationally involved on a daily basis.
In case you are not able to connect to the celebrity for any reason, write to us at [email protected] and we will try to do the same.
This also gives us a chance to process your feedback and make sure that the data entered is updated and verified.
Q. What if the celebrity does not turn up for association?
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Just in case of a scenario like this, please ensure that you have a watertight contract with the celebrity. See suggested formats here.
Q. Are these celebrities exclusive to your platform?
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No. Onspon is an aggregation engine that gathers together multiple event stakeholders under one platform.
See all the celebrities listed on the Onspon website, sift through the multiple listings according to neat segregations such as genre, location, etc.
Make the perfect choice according to your needs.
Q. I am a fan looking to meet my celebrity? Can you help?
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No. Onspon takes data privacy and security very seriously. And we do not divulge contact details.
We dissuade you to contact us for the same or pursuing it further.
If You are a Celebrity Manager
Q. I am a celebrity, how do I list on your platform?
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Register yourself as a celebrity through your Onspon user account with ease by providing just a few details.
Q. I am a celebrity. My manager listed on your website is incorrect. How do I rectify that?
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You can edit the information mentioned in your celebrity listing by choosing to edit the page through your Onspon account.
Q. I am a celebrity manager. My celebrity is listed but I don't have access to that page. How do I get access?
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Write to us at [email protected] so that we can understand your situation better in order to process your request.
Q. I don't manage any celebrity exclusively but work with almost all celebrity agencies. How do I use this platform?
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Q. I want to remove the celebrity listing, how can I do that?
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You can remove your celebrity listing by deleting the same through your Onspon account.
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