Networking in the Algorithm Age: How to Build Your Personal Brand as an NYC Event Planner on LinkedIn & TikTok
Remember networking? Back when before a “personal brand” when it meant lurking near the bar, gripping a glass of cheap Chardonnay, pretending to laugh at small talk you’d already forgotten, and stuffing business cards into your bag, thinking, Yep, I’ll definitely follow up. Fast forward to 2025. Those days are toast, along with flip phones […]
Check Out the Summer Lineup on Broadway
There’s nothing like Broadway in the summer. The perfect post-show dinner in the Theater District. July 2025 has unforgettable performances, especially for families looking to make the most of school break. Whether you’re a local soaking in the culture or a visitor ticking off your NYC bucket list, Broadway is always one of the best […]
Meet Once Upon a Blossom NYC
Every great event needs a standout moment. That one photo-worthy centerpiece that makes people stop, smile, and say wow. That’s exactly what Once Upon a Blossom flower walls can do for your event designs. What started in a tiny Queens apartment as a passion project has grown into a successful design studio creating premium artificial […]
Behind-the-Scenes Content: Building Anticipation and Trust
Event planners who want to succeed in competitive markets like NYC need to know how to deliver the immersive experiences and authenticity today’s event guests demand. One of the best ways to do that is by offering behind-the-scenes content that helps your guests feel like they’re part of the team. When you do it right, […]
Community-Driven Events: Turning Attendees into Advocates
Community-driven events are unique in that they offer an opportunity to involve the community as part of your event team. Whether you’re hosting a fundraising event or a local festival, community members are often passionate about these types of events. Tap into that passion, and it’s easy to turn attendees into advocates for your event. […]
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 […]
5 Brutal Reasons You Can’t Miss The Event Planner Expo This Year
(And What You’ll Regret If You Don’t Show Up) Let’s be honest: this isn’t just another networking mixer. The Event Planner Expo is the event marketing conference NYC professionals talk about all year long — for good reason. It’s where serious event pros, marketers, founders, and decision-makers gather to build real connections, land major deals, and […]
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 […]
How to Build an Event-Planning Dream Team Even If You’re Not Ready to Hire Full Time
The City That Never Sleeps is living up to its name because you haven’t had nearly enough shut-eye since your event-planning company’s latest growth spurt. You’re tickled pink that your side hustle is burgeoning into a full-fledged business, and now you’re ready to build a team to help you hustle your way to the next […]