Community-Driven Events: Turning Attendees into Advocates
Community-driven events are unique in that they offer an opportunity to involve the community as part of your event team. Whether you’re hosting a fundraising event or a local festival, community members are often passionate about these types of events. Tap into that passion, and it’s easy to turn attendees into advocates for your event. […]
What We Can Learn from 20 of the World’s Most Viral Experiential Campaigns
In a city where the average guest has seen it all, NYC events have to do more than deliver—they need to explode. That’s why some of the best inspiration comes from looking outside the bubble. Global brands have pulled off experiential campaigns so bold, weird, and wildly effective, they went viral in a matter of […]
Lip Sync Battles, Live Karaoke, and Crowd-Powered Playlists
Background music isn’t cutting it anymore. Your guests didn’t put on dress shoes and skip dinner with their kids just to vibe to the same ten songs from the corporate Spotify playlist. These days, if you want the energy up at your event, you need to let the crowd drive the soundtrack. Enter: lip sync […]
Master the Science of Planning Networking Events: Strategies for High-Value Connections
Planning a networking event isn’t just about picking a venue and sending out invites. It’s about creating an environment where connections thrive. Whether you’re organizing for professionals, entrepreneurs, or industry leaders, the secret lies in understanding the science behind effective networking. It’s not just an art, either. It’s a strategic process that can make or […]
Email Isn’t Dead: How NYC Event Planners Can Use Email Newsletters to Increase Bookings
At 50 years old, email is looking good. Email marketing is the darling of B2B companies, with 59% saying it’s their most effective marketing channel, according to WIX. And half of consumers are swayed into making monthly purchases by snazzy emails. Despite being half its age, social media marketing doesn’t hold a candle to email […]
Instagram vs. TikTok for NYC Event Planners: Where Should You Show Up in 2025?
New York City event planners are busy, plain and simple. Between client communications, venue walkthroughs, managing timelines, and working through contingency plans, social media often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. You’re out there doing the work, not obsessing over algorithms. You didn’t sign up to be a full-time content creator. We put together […]
Get In the Room: 7 Reasons You Should Be a High-Profile Exhibitor at The Event Planner Expo 2025
If you are serious about growth, visibility, and meaningful ROI, exhibiting at The Event Planner Expo 2025 is essential. This is your moment to position your brand in front of an elite, targeted audience. When your ideal clients, partners, and collaborators are all in one place, the only move that makes sense is to be […]
Incredible Networking Opportunities You’ll Only Find at The Event Planner Expo 2025
Ready to shake hands with the best in the biz, swap cards with decision-makers, and build partnerships that pay off big? The Event Planner Expo 2025 isn’t your average trade show. It’s the place where game-changers meet, ideas collide, and deals are made. Whether you’re an event planner, corporate marketer, brand strategist, or vendor, this […]
Event Planning Business: How Today’s Event Planners Are Expanding Their Brands Successfully
As an NYC event planner, you know that the event industry landscape is fiercer than ever – and the heat is only rising. In fact, the industry is projected to soar to an eye-popping $2.5 trillion by 2035. That’s why today’s most successful event planners aren’t just creating unforgettable events – they’re expanding their event […]
How to Diversify Your Revenue Streams as an Event Planner
You’re an event planner first. There’s no questioning that. But it doesn’t mean you can’t be diversifying your event planning talents in new ways to create innovative revenue streams for your business. In fact, there are more opportunities than you know to grow in events-adjacent directions. And since you only have enough hours in the […]