Swipe Up, Show Up: Build Instagram Story Funnels That Drive RSVP’s
Instagram Stories can be so much more than behind-the-scenes footage and morning coffee shots. For savvy event marketers, they’re a high-converting funnel disguised as a social scroll. Stories capitalize on urgency, FOMO, and bite-sized content, the exact trifecta that moves viewers from casual followers to confirmed attendees. Here’s how you can build incredible IG story […]
Networking in the Algorithm Age: How to Build Your Personal Brand as an NYC Event Planner on LinkedIn & TikTok
Remember networking? Back when before a “personal brand” when it meant lurking near the bar, gripping a glass of cheap Chardonnay, pretending to laugh at small talk you’d already forgotten, and stuffing business cards into your bag, thinking, Yep, I’ll definitely follow up. Fast forward to 2025. Those days are toast, along with flip phones […]
How to Win Over Executive Assistants (And Book More High-End Events)
Everyone’s chasing the C-suite but sleeps on the people who actually make the decisions. Let me say it loud: Executive Assistants run the show. They’re the gatekeepers, the decision-influencers, the ones actually booking the venue, the caterer, the agency. You name it. And yet? Most NYC event pros overlook them completely. Big mistake. At Fortune1000 […]
Generative AI Meets Event Marketing: 7 Ways Smart Planners Are Using AI to Drive Attendance
If your event marketing strategy still looks like it did in 2019, it’s time for a serious upgrade. The future is here and it’s powered by generative AI. Forget basic automation or predictive analytics. Generative AI is transforming how top-tier event planners craft campaigns, engage audiences, and most importantly, fill the room. From personalized content […]
The New Rules of Event SEO: How to Make Sure Your Event Gets Found (and Filled)
In New York City, where there’s an event happening on every corner, just putting together an incredible experience isn’t enough. If people can’t find it, they won’t show up. That’s where SEO comes in. Not the old-school kind filled with awkward keywords and shady tricks—but a modern strategy that helps your event land in front […]
Get Them to Buy Now: Mastering FOMO for High-Impact Event Marketing
In a city like New York, where everyone’s calendar is packed and competition for attention is fierce, you’re not just planning an event—you’re marketing an experience. And if that experience doesn’t feel urgent, exclusive, or can’t-miss? You risk losing your audience before they even click “Buy.” That’s where FOMO—fear of missing out—becomes a tool, not […]
Event Arcade: How Retro Games Are Making a Comeback at Grown-Up Events
A Nostalgic Comeback With a Modern Twist Remember Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Dance Dance Revolution? Yeah, the good stuff. These were the kind of games that had us glued to screens with greasy fingers and fierce determination. Believe it or not, these pixelated icons are coming back, and they are crashing the NYC event scene […]
Behind-the-Scenes Content: Building Anticipation and Trust
Event planners who want to succeed in competitive markets like NYC need to know how to deliver the immersive experiences and authenticity today’s event guests demand. One of the best ways to do that is by offering behind-the-scenes content that helps your guests feel like they’re part of the team. When you do it right, […]
3 Must-Have AI Tools Every Events Business Needs to Stay Ahead
Let’s cut the fluff — if you’re still doing things manually in 2025, you’re falling behind. AI isn’t the future. It’s the present. And if you’re in the events business, you either embrace it or get outpaced. Here are three essential AI-powered tools (plus two bonus game-changers) that we use every single week to scale […]
From Click to Checkout: 11 Tips for Turning Your Event Website Into a Ticket-Selling Machine
You thought if you built it, they would come. But your event website is as still and quiet as a ghost town. You swear you saw a tumbleweed rolling across the screen the last time you checked it to figure out what gives. Why aren’t people buying tickets? Chances are, you just need a boost […]