Meet The Young Picassos
If you’re looking for musical entertainment that goes beyond the usual cover band, The Young Picassos bring something different to the table. They’re a tight-knit musical collective with roots in the Caribbean and a sound that blends Soca, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and Neo-Soul. They are soulful and effortlessly cool; perfect for NYC events where music […]
Event Arcade: How Retro Games Are Making a Comeback at Grown-Up Events
A Nostalgic Comeback With a Modern Twist Remember Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Dance Dance Revolution? Yeah, the good stuff. These were the kind of games that had us glued to screens with greasy fingers and fierce determination. Believe it or not, these pixelated icons are coming back, and they are crashing the NYC event scene […]
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 […]
Best Event Rental Companies in NYC for Your Perfect Celebration
Planning a showstopping event in NYC? Then you already know the pressure is real. Between finding the perfect venue, locking in vendors, and crossing your fingers the weather cooperates, the last thing you need is a rental company that flakes. Luckily, we’ve got the ultimate roundup of the top event rental companies in New York […]
Creative Ways to Thank Your Event Planning Partners & Maintain Those Essential Relationships
We’re always talking about the importance of cultivating strategic relationships with your event vendors and sponsors. Your event planning business won’t thrive without those key partners. From top-notch NYC floral designers to exquisite catering services, you shine when they shine. And one of the most important steps to preserving your go-to list of event vendors […]
7 Proven Ways to Get More Corporate Event Clients for Your Event Planning Business
If you’re like many NYC event planners, you got your start planning family events such as weddings, birthday parties, and bat mitzvahs. There’s plenty of satisfaction and event business opportunities to be had in making life’s special moments unforgettable, too. But the approach for landing corporate event clients requires a different playbook. And NYC event […]
Why the One-Size-Fits-All Events Packages Won’t Work in 2025
If you’ve scrolled through Facebook lately, you have probably seen ads for a litany of made-to-order products. You can order a “painting” of yourself outfitted like a medieval duchess. Gift your newly engaged sister a Christmas ornament that depicts her and her betrothed as frolicking elves. You can even put your cat’s face on a […]
Niche Events or No? Why Some Event Professionals Are Branching Outside Their Comfort Zones in 2025
You grew your event planning business by following one simple rule: say yes to everything. From backyard children’s birthday parties to a Harry Potter-themed wedding, no job was too small or too weird for you to build your event planning chops. But now, a couple approached you wanting themselves and their guests dressed as zombies […]
Creating Memorable Experiences With Immersive Entertainment
Entertainment is no longer a spectator sport. Event attendees today want to take part in the fun. And with the rising popularity of immersive entertainment, they can. More of an experience than a performance, immersive entertainment transforms your event into an adventure. Immersive entertainment transforms attendees into explorers rather than mere observers. And like all […]
How to Mix Music, Comedy, & Art for Dynamic Event Entertainment
You’ve heard it said that variety is the spice of life; the same holds true when it comes to event entertainment. Having a mix of entertainment at your event is a way to immerse your attendees in an environment awash with inspiration, excitement, and energy. However, incorporating a variety of entertainment options at your event […]