Food & Fun: 5 Ways to Bring Catering and Entertainment Together
New York City event planners have a lot on their hands when it comes to planning any event, no matter how big or small. Whether you’re planning a corporate event or a milestone party, two of the most important aspects of a successful event are the food and the event entertainment. Both of these involve […]
Artificial Intelligence in Event Marketing: Trends & Innovations
All of us could use an extra dose of brilliance every now and then. ChatGPT to get through awkward silences. Big Data to help us remember names of people who obviously remember us. Or predictive analytics to help us avoid bad first dates. We can’t use AI in our daily interactions—yet. But NYC event planners […]
Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Event Sponsors in 2024
Sponsorships are game-changers for all kinds of New York events. Whether you’re curating company meetings, industry conferences, or fundraising galas, your ability to bring in event sponsors is key. Today, we’ll share the latest insights for attracting and retaining sponsors, so you can enjoy the boost in funds, the broadened event visibility, and the improved […]
Corporate Events in New York City: 8 Seasonal Considerations for NYC Events
New York City’s distinct seasons give event planners many opportunities and challenges. The city’s ever-changing weather, seasonal activities, and shifting moods contribute to the unique logistics and ambiance of corporate events in New York. In this guide, we will explore how to harness the charm of each season in organizing successful and memorable NYC corporate […]
7 of the Hottest Activations for All Your NYC Events
Adding activations to your New York City events boosts engagement and creates memorable experiences for the attendees. By encouraging attendees to actively participate in the event, you create an immersive event. Not only does this improve the experience for your clients and their guests, but it also raises the profile of your event planning business. […]
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 […]
Fully Immersive Events: 5 Top Audiovisual Professionals in NYC
As a professional event planner in New York City, you are only as good as the team of vendors that you work with to curate events. Larger and more elaborate events require larger and more skilled teams. If you are looking to grow your event planning business, then you need to expand your vendor list […]
5 Insights to Wisely Manage Corporate Event Schedules & Timing
Corporate events require precision planning and coordination to ensure they accurately represent the hosting company. As an event planner, you are trusted to turn an idea into reality. One of the biggest challenges you face is creating a schedule and managing the timing. These events typically have multiple people involved in the planning and want […]
Inclusive Events: Creating Welcoming Spaces for All Attendees
Inclusive events and event planning isn’t a novel concept anymore. Today’s top event pros are always implementing new ways to make their events equitable, accessible, and authentically inclusive. And planning an inclusive and welcoming event requires careful consideration of the diverse needs, backgrounds, and preferences of all your event guests. Here are some key steps […]
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 […]