8 Mind-Blowing Event Technologies That Will Transform Your Events in 2025
The best technology innovations are the ones you don’t know are there. Innovations that seamlessly blend into an event create memorable experiences for event attendees. With technology developing and advancing faster than ever, last year’s innovations are this year’s old news. Stay ahead of the trends with these mind-blowing event technologies. 1. Smarter Artificial Intelligence […]
Geo-Targeted Campaigns: Utilizing Location-Based Marketing for Event Outreach
Successful marketing depends on reaching the right audience for your event. As an event planner, the last thing you want is to waste time and money advertising to people who will never attend your event. Thankfully, geo-targeting campaigns make it easy to reach your target audience of guests and event clients. Here’s why you should […]
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 […]
Networking Without the Name Tag: Creative Ways to Build Real Relationships in NYC’s Event Scene
Let’s be honest: no one shows up to a rooftop mixer hoping to make awkward small talk while juggling a warm glass of white wine and fidgeting with a name tag that won’t stick. The best networking doesn’t feel like networking at all. It feels like a connection. In NYC’s fast-paced event scene, the most […]
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 […]
Build a Buzz-Worthy Brand: NYC Event Marketing Strategies That Actually Work in 2025
Planning an event in New York City is exciting, and we’re being honest, a bit overwhelming, too. NYC has events and parties happening all the time, every day of the year, and event guests have seen it all. It can feel like a double-edged sword at times. It’s endless opportunities and sky-high expectations. How do you […]
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 […]
Avoid Making These 4 Event Marketing Mistakes (and Do This Instead)
You only get one chance to get your event marketing campaign right. But events past and present have botched their campaigns to infamous results. You may think professional event planners could never screw up events as bad as these examples. Think again. Even event planning pros commit similar missteps. The results are, at best, unsold […]
5 Reasons You Need a Marketing Professional for Your Event-Planning Business
People plan their own events all the time. Yet, your clients hire you because they want their events to be extraordinary. In the same way, you might be doing a decent job with your own marketing. But you may be ready for something extraordinary. In this article, we’ll help you weigh the benefits against the […]