5 Do’s & 5 Don’ts for Building Your Event Planning Business Brand

Branding your event planning business involves a complex series of layered initiatives, separate from your marketing efforts. Building your brand means assigning value and feeling to what you stand for and have to offer. And while it’s impossible to ever “arrive” at a branding conclusion (it’s an ongoing effort,) it’s often encouraging to be reminded […]

Who’s On Your Event Team? 11 Insights for Delegating Event Planning Tasks

You may be a master at multitasking, but you can’t do it all. Having a skilled team to support you is essential for managing the many tasks and moving parts of producing a successful event. While every event may not require all of these individuals, having these individuals as resources can help you become a […]

5 Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor at The Event Planner Expo 2024

Step into the spotlight and amplify your brand’s presence by becoming a sponsor at The Event Planner Expo 2024. As a sponsor, you unlock several benefits that not only elevate your brand’s exposure but also position you as a leader in the industry. From enhanced brand visibility to showcasing your products or services and generating […]

7 Advantages of Finding a Business Mentor

The key to great business success lies in your ability to recognize that you can’t go it alone. Aligning yourself with other professionals and seeking mentorship can be game-changing for your event planning career. Finding an event planning business mentor offers numerous advantages, particularly for those new to the industry or seeking to enhance their […]

The Power of Networking: How to Build Strong Event Vendor Relationships

Networking as a professional NYC event planner is an indispensable tool in building strong vendor relationships, essential for the success of any business. Establishing genuine connections with NYC event vendors can foster trust, reliability, and mutual respect, paving the way for fruitful partnerships. Here are some strategies to harness the power of networking and cultivate […]

9 Top Event Planning Newsletters Pros Should Subscribe to Right Now

As an entrepreneur and New York event planner, you need to immerse yourself in all the best resources and learning opportunities possible. Even when you’re not planning NYC events and celebrations, you can be venturing out to attend networking events, meet new partners, and discover inspiration for new event trends. But don’t overlook the learning […]

Explore Facial Recognition Tech at Your NYC Events

The events industry continues to innovate with game-changing technology that expands the guest experience and streamlines how event planners like you pull these events together. Mobile apps and scannable QR codes are just a couple of examples of how your guest engagement is enhanced. But what about facial recognition software? Have you tapped into it […]

Measuring Event ROI: 7 Things to Measure & Improve

As an event planner, you make it your business to plan successful events that fit within your client’s budget. Your pricing needs to account for the event’s cost while generating a desirable ROI. Tracking a series of event metrics is the only way to know your actual ROI so that you can continue to improve.  […]

6 ROI-Driven Reasons Event Planners Should Attend Industry Conferences

There is no better way to improve your event planning business than to attend an event planning industry conference hosted by experts in event planning. Connecting with other industry professionals can optimize your business and increase your ROI. From networking to continuing education and learning about innovative technology, industry conferences can positively impact your bottom […]