Disclosure: we make one of the options on this page, so this is not an independent review. Competitor facts come from their own websites and were checked on October 21, 2026. We say where others are the better fit. Spotted something wrong? Email us and we will fix it.
Side by side
| Hop On Stages | Axia Public Relations | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Done-for-you cold email outreach for speakers | PR agency speaking-engagement pitching service |
| Price | Quoted separately, based on your goals (not published) | Speaker Membership $2,250 per month plus booking bonuses; Pitch project $12,500 one-time |
| Booking bonuses | None | $750 / $2,000 / $5,000 tiers; paid gigs "20% of the client's speaking fee, or the tier rate" (their FAQ says 10%) |
| Typical gig | Paid keynotes, workshops and association sessions | Their page says the typical client is mostly interested in unpaid (earned) engagements |
| Volume | Custom campaign based on your goals | Up to 3 opportunities per month on membership |
| Cancellation | Separate agreement; terms quoted with the engagement | 90-day cancellation notice |
| Reel production | Yes, in-house (separate service, $3,000 flat) | Photos plus reel add-on, $15,000 to $20,000 plus travel |
| Named results | Keith Ferrazzi ("somewhere close to 81 qualified leads"), Steve Taubman (paid NYC invitation), Doug Noll (workshop selected) | Not compared here |
What actually matters
Paid keynotes vs earned visibility
This is the main difference. Axia's own page says its typical client is "mostly interested in earning (unpaid) speaking engagements". That is a legitimate goal: a founder or executive speaking at industry conferences for credibility and pipeline, as part of a broader PR plan. If that is you, a PR agency is a natural fit.
If you are a professional speaker and the fee is the business, you want outreach aimed at events with speaker budgets: corporate meetings, association annual conferences, leadership programs. That is what our outreach is built for. Keith Ferrazzi's campaigns targeted CIOs at major corporations and produced, in his words, "somewhere close to 81 qualified leads".
Retainer plus bonuses vs no cut of your fee
Axia publishes a monthly membership of $2,250, plus booking bonuses in tiers of $750, $2,000 and $5,000. For paid gigs, the page describes a bonus of "20% of the client's speaking fee, or the tier rate", while its FAQ mentions 10%, so ask which applies. Over a year, the membership alone is $27,000 before bonuses. Hop On Stages does not take a commission or booking bonus. Our outreach is quoted separately as its own engagement, based on your goals.
The reel
Axia offers photos and a reel as an add-on at $15,000 to $20,000 plus your travel expenses, which reflects a filmed production. We edit cinematic reels from footage you already have for $3,000 flat, as a separate service. If you have usable keynote footage, that is a very different cost.
Commitment
Axia asks for 90 days' notice to cancel the membership. Ask any provider, including us, what the minimum term is before you sign.
What Axia Public Relations is
Axia Public Relations is a PR agency that offers a done-for-you speaking engagement service alongside its media relations work. It publishes its pricing clearly: a Speaker Membership with up to 3 opportunities per month, one-time project options such as a $12,500 Pitch project, and a photos plus reel add-on. It has a real pitch team and agency resources behind it. For see-and-be-seen speaking as part of PR, it is a credible option.
For other routes, see Axia PR alternatives and our speaker booking services roundup.
Which one should you choose?
Axia PR is the better choice if
- Your goal is visibility and credibility, and unpaid slots are fine
- You want speaking as part of a wider PR and media program
- You want a published monthly price and are comfortable with booking bonuses
- You need new footage filmed and have the budget for it
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You are a professional speaker and want paid engagements
- You do not want a percentage or bonus taken from your fee
- You already have footage and want the reel edited in-house
- You want outreach aimed at a specific buyer, such as CIOs or association leaders
Questions people ask
How much does Axia PR charge for speaking engagements?
Its Speaker Membership is $2,250 per month plus booking bonuses ($750, $2,000 or $5,000 by tier), with a 90-day cancellation notice. A one-time Pitch project is $12,500. Prices checked October 21, 2026.
Does Axia PR book paid speaking gigs?
Its page says the typical client is mostly interested in earned (unpaid) engagements, and it describes a bonus on paid gigs. If paid keynotes are your goal, ask how many of their placements are paid.
Does Hop On Stages take a commission?
No. We are not a bureau and we do not charge booking bonuses. Outreach is quoted separately as its own engagement.
Is Axia's reel add-on the same as a Hop On Stages reel?
Not quite. Axia's add-on is photos plus a reel at $15,000 to $20,000 plus travel, which suggests filming. We edit reels from footage you already have, at $3,000 flat.
Sources
- Axia Public Relations: booking public speaking engagements
- Hop On Stages: done-for-you speaker booking outreach
- Hop On Stages: speaker reel production
Keep comparing
Alternatives
Axia PR alternatives
Alternatives to Axia's $2,250/mo speaker membership, for paid and unpaid stages.
Comparison
Hop On Stages vs Speak to Scale
Coaching plus speaker management against focused done-for-you outreach: what each includes and costs.
Comparison
Hop On Stages vs Speakhyve
The two closest done-for-you cold email services for speakers, compared on volume, proof, pricing and the reel behind the pitch.
Roundup
Best speaker booking services
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Guide
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The 20% to 30% range, worked examples, and what bureaus look for before they represent you.
Service
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Cold email outreach to event organizers, run for you. How it works and what it has produced.
Your next stage
Get a speaker reel that books the room.
One flat $3,000 per reel (50% to begin, 50% on completion). Edited from footage you already have, delivered in 2 to 3 weeks, with two rounds of revisions. Two minutes to see if you're a fit.