Tapping Into NYC’s Corporate Event Market: How to Win Big Clients in 2025
Broadway isn’t the only reason New York City is the City of Dreams, and the nightlife isn’t the only reason it’s the City That Never Sleeps. Ambitious go-getters instinctively flock to NYC, where they hustle and put in long hours to make it big. NYC event planners are no exception. A roster chockful of big, […]
The Art of Storytelling in Event Marketing: The Power of Event Case Studies
Every event planner has that one event. The one where everything went perfectly. The client was thrilled, the attendees raved, and you somehow managed to make magic happen despite last-minute hiccups. But here’s the million-dollar question. Are you leveraging that success to bring in your next big client? Storytelling in event marketing isn’t just about […]
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 […]
5 Collaborations That Can Expand Your Event Planning Business
An old-timey English poet once famously said, “No event planner is an island” or something like that. We think this 16th-century sage was referring to the variety of collaborations that are essential to successful event planning. Because whether your specialty is planning elaborate weddings, charity galas, or a good old-fashioned jousting event, partnering with others […]
7 Ways to Stand Out at Event Industry Networking Events
A library worth of event planning resources, a tax advisor’s hourly rate, and ads to break into luxe event planning. These items will cost you a tall stack of Benjamin’s. But you can get them and more resources a budding NYC event planner needs for a steal if you have the support of a strong […]
5 Lead Magnets Event Planners Can Use to Attract More Clients
Planning stellar events is only one piece of the success puzzle when it comes to growing a thriving NYC event planning business. You also need to constantly move potential clients through your sales funnel. And to do that you need a steady stream of new leads. Lead magnets are powerful marketing tools that, once created, […]
5 Social Media Strategies to Make Your Event Go Viral
Most event planners dream of making their event go viral. The massive reach, explosive brand recognition, and the street cred that go along with marketing a viral event are powerful temptations to do everything you can to “go viral.” But here’s the thing: event planners don’t make events go viral. Attendees and social media users […]
12 Marketing Mistakes You Could Be Making (And How to Fix Them in 2025)
As an event planner in New York City, you know the competition is fierce. Landing event clients and ensuring stellar attendance demands not only exceptional planning skills but also a top-notch marketing strategy. With 2025 ushering in fresh trends and expectations, sticking to outdated or ineffective marketing methods could cost you clients and opportunities. Let’s […]
5 Benefits of Conducting an Event Planner Website Audit in 2025
Nearly every new client makes one important stop in their customer journey before hiring you as their NYC event planner: your event planning website. Whether they find you through your social media marketing, stop at your booth at NYC’s top event planning conference, or connect with you through a mutual friend, they will almost certainly […]
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 […]