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 […]
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 […]
How to Turn Your Event Into an Immersive Brand Experience
In the ever-evolving world of event planning, it’s important to keep in mind that people remember how you made them feel. Corporate events, galas, and conferences need to move beyond the hosting basics to deliver bold, emotionally engaging, immersive brand experiences that leave a lasting impression on your guests. Gone are the days when branded […]
Top 18 Corporate Event Trends for NYC Event Planners
Struggling to keep your NYC corporate events fresh? Feel like your corp event guests are yawning? You’re not alone. Attendee expectations are higher than ever right now. And the same old cocktail receptions and keynote speakers won’t cut it. The pressure is on to deliver high-energy, immersive (and uber-memorable) experiences that keep corporate event guests […]
5 Time Management Hacks for Event Planners
If event planning has you feeling like The White Rabbit from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, then it’s time to revisit your time management skills. Planning your time with the same gusto and expertise with which you plan events will improve all areas of your life. Professionally, you’ll meet all of your deadlines while still finding […]
Incorporating Live Performances for an Unforgettable Event Experience
Event attendees deserve a chance to let loose after a day (or more) of attending seminars, conferences, and trade booths. Give them an opportunity to let their hair down, loosen their tie, and whoop it up with an unforgettable live performance. Live entertainment will help crystallize your event in your attendees’ memories. Get their juices flowing […]
Multi-Day Social Events in NYC: Proven Methods for Smooth Execution
Multi-day social events in NYC can make or break your event planning business. Execute them well, and you’ll quickly become one of the most sought-after event planners in the city. On the other hand, it can be difficult to recover from a disastrous multi-day social event. That’s why it’s crucial to keep your events running […]
How to Plan a Successful Fundraising Gala in NYC: An Event Planner’s Guide
Fundraising Galas are some of the highest-stakes events you can take on as an event planner. Not only do you have all the usual pressures of pulling off a showstopping NYC event, but you also need to be sure your gala is successful as a fundraiser, too. After all, your client is paying you to […]
Insights for Crafting & Sending the Most Attractive Event Invitations
We’ve lost something in our culture of all-day yoga pants and texting acronyms. After all, how sincerely can you wish someone a happy birthday when you only tap out three letters, HBD, instead of spelling the words out? Isn’t wishing for your friend’s happiness worth, at the very least, searching out an appropriate emoji? Sure, […]
5 Ways to Incorporate the Taste of NYC Into Your Events
New York City is a melting pot of cultures, customs, and cuisines. It’s a reflection of the city’s diversity and culinary creativity. NYC event planners are able to tap into any cuisine they want when hosting all types of events, from corporate to social. The array of flavors available here is unmatched and will bring […]