Does Your Event Planning Sales Pitch Need Work? 8 Improvements to Close More Deals
You’re elbow-deep into another pint of Ben and Jerry’s, reliving the sales pitch meeting in devastating detail. You wonder, Where did it go wrong? You thought it went well. You laughed. They laughed. There was a spark of connection. No, more than a spark, you were on fire. But it all combusted when the prospective […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Business-Savvy Podcasts Today’s Event Professionals Should Be Tuned Into
As an event planning professional, you want to provide the best possible service for your clients. This means staying front and center on the latest industry trends and innovations. Beginner and experienced event planning professionals can benefit from listening to educational podcasts, especially those that inspire continued learning and skill-sharpening. These could be about the […]
Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor at The Event Planner Expo 2024
The Event Planner Expo attracts thousands of event professionals, hospitality businesses, and global brands to NYC for three full days of high-energy networking and growth. From the Opening Party to the Day 2 Speaker Series and every lounge, party, and networking opportunity in between, this is where event pros come to shine. Yes, get your […]
7 Reasons You Can’t Miss The Event Planner Expo 2024
If you’re in the event planning space, either as a professional planner or provider of event services, you know how important it is to attend various conferences and industry events. It’s where you meet new people and find new clients. It’s where you can scope out the competition and stay up to date with the […]
5 Benefits of Collaborating with Other Event Planning Professionals
New York City is known as a cutthroat market, so the idea of collaborating with other event planning professionals may seem ludicrous. After all, they’re the competition, right? Not so fast. Forming strategic partnerships and collaborating with others in the industry may have more advantages than you think. Let’s talk about five benefits of collaboration […]