Top Networking Tips for Event Planners Looking to Grow Their Business in NYC

New York City is one of the most competitive markets in the event planning industry, and growing your business here requires more than just talent and expertise—it requires strategic networking. With countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and engage, building a strong professional network around your business is essential for standing out in the Big Apple. […]

Email Marketing Campaigns That Drive Bookings for NYC Event Planners

You’re no stranger to promoting NYC events. It’s in your blood and comes second nature to you. When you need to pack a house, you know how to get the word out – and in a big way. But what about marketing your own business? Are you just as savvy about landing event clients as […]

7 Ways to Start Banking More Event Client & Guest Reviews Online

For event planners, having online reviews is a must for attracting new clients. While you can sit back and wait for people to write a review on their own, this is not the best strategy. You won’t get as many positive reviews as possible if you put some effort into collecting positive reviews. Start by […]

Event Leads vs. Event Prospects: How to Customize Your Sales Funnel

Landing new event clients in NYC can feel like you’re competing in an Olympic marathon—but with the right marketing and sales strategies, you’ll be crossing that finish line with a line-up of eager clients! One common question for event planners is: what’s the difference between event leads and prospects, and how do I tailor my […]

How to Research Strong Keywords for Your Event Planning Business

In today’s increasingly competitive and high-tech world, it can be difficult to stand out from the competition. You may have the most amazing event-planning business on the planet, but it won’t matter if no one knows where to find you when they’re ready to plan a NYC event. That’s why you need your event-planning business […]

3 Ways to Step Up Your Game in Landing Event Sponsors

As you look to 2025 and develop new plans to step up your event planning game, consider your approach to landing event sponsors. It’s one of the most essential avenues for generating event revenue. And, ultimately, it’s a game-changer for producing wow factor-level NYC events. And there’s no shortage of brands, companies, and potential sponsors […]

The Importance of Personal Branding for Event Planners

You live in New York City, and that means you’re no stranger to the power of branding. You’re confronted with branding the last Thursday of every November when you see a giant inflatable turkey bobbing its way down 34th Street. You see branding in action when you watch the tourists ice skating in midtown. And […]

5 Benefits of Retargeting Ads & How They Work for Events

For an ad to be most effective, it needs to appear in front of someone multiple times. Generally, it takes multiple appearances before they have some sort of recognition. It takes more appearances before the person recognizes and remembers the ad. Then, it takes even more appearances for the person to remember the ad and […]

15 Networking Strategies When Attending The Event Planner Expo 2024

It’ll be here before you know it – The Event Planner Expo 2024 is just around the corner. Do you have your tickets yet? More importantly, are you ready for the high-energy networking opportunities? This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill conference. It’s NYC’s premier conference for the events and hospitality industry. And it calls for next-level […]