About Us

The People Behind Exceptional Brand Experiences

Ashley Blalock on the Marketing & Sales Power Play panel at The Event Planner Expo 2025
Ashley Blalock · The Event Planner Expo, New York

Since 2012, Ashley Avery Agency has partnered with brands, agencies, and organizations to deliver exceptional event staffing nationwide. Built on the belief that every interaction reflects a brand, we combine boutique service, thoughtfully curated talent, and proven experience to help create meaningful, memorable experiences.

Our Story

Built on a Simple Belief

Ashley Avery Agency was founded on a simple belief: exceptional brand experiences begin with exceptional people.

From the very beginning, our vision was different. Rather than operating solely as a staffing agency, we set out to become a true partner between brands and talent. We believe that the strongest partnerships are created when an agency understands both sides of the relationship, taking the time to learn each client's goals, brand identity, and expectations, while also investing in the people who bring those experiences to life.

In an industry where talent is often selected from a headshot or résumé alone, we chose a more thoughtful approach. We built a carefully curated network by getting to know our talent beyond their profiles, understanding their personalities, professionalism, strengths, and the environments where they excel. That deeper understanding allows us to make intentional matches that not only meet our clients' needs but also set our talent up for success.

Today, that philosophy continues to shape everything we do. Ashley Avery Agency partners with brands, agencies, and organizations nationwide to provide event staffing for luxury brand activations, experiential marketing campaigns, corporate events, trade shows, and promotional experiences. While our portfolio has grown, our commitment remains the same: building meaningful partnerships, representing brands with excellence, and recognizing that every interaction shapes a brand's reputation.

Ashley Avery Agency brand ambassadors on assignment at the Qadya MMA event in Cairo
Ashley Blalock, founder of Ashley Avery Agency, in New York City
The Event Planner Expo 2025 banner: one of the Top 50 Power Players in Events Ashley Blalock · The Event Planner Expo 2025
Meet the Founder

A Letter from Ashley

When I founded Ashley Avery Agency in 2012, my vision was to build something different, an agency rooted in relationships, thoughtful partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. More than a decade later, that vision continues to guide every client relationship and every event we support.

As Founder & CEO, I remain actively involved in every client partnership, working closely with brands to understand their goals, curate the right talent, and ensure every detail reflects the level of professionalism and care our clients have come to expect. I don't believe in simply filling positions, I believe in building teams that represent a brand with authenticity, professionalism, and confidence. Every event is an opportunity to strengthen a brand's reputation, and I believe the people representing that brand make all the difference.

Over the years, Ashley Avery Agency has partnered with global brands, creative agencies, and organizations across a wide range of industries, supporting everything from luxury brand activations and experiential marketing campaigns to corporate events, trade shows, and large-scale promotional programs. No matter the size or scope of the project, my focus has remained the same: delivering exceptional service, building lasting relationships, and creating meaningful connections through exceptional people.

Today, I continue to lead Ashley Avery Agency with the same philosophy that inspired its founding, building trusted partnerships, championing exceptional talent, and helping brands create experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Ashley Blalock Founder & CEO, Ashley Avery Agency

The Ashley Avery Difference


Built on relationships. Driven by excellence. Focused on your brand.

Certified, Compliant & Insured

We prioritize compliance at every level, ensuring talent meets applicable state-specific certification requirements while maintaining comprehensive agency insurance, giving our clients confidence from booking through execution.

Online Booking System

Our integrated booking technology streamlines every stage of staffing, with individual talent profiles, three-way confirmations, real-time messaging, and geo check-ins, creating greater visibility, communication, and accountability from booking through execution.

Trained & Developed

Our talent network is intentionally curated and developed to meet the standards our clients expect, poised, polished, professional, and prepared to represent your brand with confidence.

On-Site Management

Experienced on-site leadership keeps every detail moving seamlessly, from talent coordination and logistics to real-time problem solving and activation execution.

Let's Bring Your Vision to Life


We'd love to learn about your goals, understand your vision, and explore how Ashley Avery Agency can help bring it to life.

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