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 […]
5 Reasons You Need a Marketing Professional for Your Event-Planning Business
People plan their own events all the time. Yet, your clients hire you because they want their events to be extraordinary. In the same way, you might be doing a decent job with your own marketing. But you may be ready for something extraordinary. In this article, we’ll help you weigh the benefits against the […]
Event Planning Business: How Today’s Event Planners Are Expanding Their Brands Successfully
As an NYC event planner, you know that the event industry landscape is fiercer than ever – and the heat is only rising. In fact, the industry is projected to soar to an eye-popping $2.5 trillion by 2035. That’s why today’s most successful event planners aren’t just creating unforgettable events – they’re expanding their event […]
Top 18 Corporate Event Trends for NYC Event Planners
Struggling to keep your NYC corporate events fresh? Feel like your corp event guests are yawning? You’re not alone. Attendee expectations are higher than ever right now. And the same old cocktail receptions and keynote speakers won’t cut it. The pressure is on to deliver high-energy, immersive (and uber-memorable) experiences that keep corporate event guests […]
10 Benefits of Developing Your Networking Skills As an Event Planner
Sure, event planning is about events. But it’s more about people, partnerships, connections. Success means building strong relationships that help you grow and, of course, pull off some pretty incredible NYC events. The right connections can land you dream clients and trusted vendors. So, how do you go about facilitating, nurturing, and building these kinds […]
19 Ways to Build a Strong Event Planning Team That Laughs in the Face of Stress
The entertainment showed up blitzed. Attendees are circling the block because the new parking garage was closed by officials due to building code violations. And to top it off, the catering company underestimated how much food you’d need, and the tacos are running dangerously low. How’s your event team holding up? It’s no wonder The […]
Influencer Marketing: 7 Keys to Using Influencers to Promote Your Next Event
Influencer marketing isn’t going anywhere. In fact, more than half of kids today want to grow up to be influencers. The fact that youngsters are showing up for career day at school with GoPros and selfie sticks is a testament to the enduring clout of influencers. More than likely, you have firsthand experience of the […]
5 Surefire Influencer Marketing Trends for NYC Event Planners in 2025
Are you still wondering which basket to put your marketing eggs into this year? Consider that the latest influencer marketing trends below represent a massive market size, to the tune of an estimated $32.55 billion for 2025. In short, influencers have a lot of clout among consumers. Savvy NYC event planners would be wise to […]
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 […]
11 Lead-Generation Tactics for NYC Event Planners
If a tree falls in the forest (or woods) and there’s no one there to hear it, it doesn’t matter. In the same way, if the events you planned last year were outstanding, it hardly matters if you don’t have a bucketful of prospects that will lead to more events. In other words, being an […]