New York Event Planner. Corporate, Conferences, Galas & Private Events. 1,100+ Events Since 2001.
EVENTS
WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Every event has a moment people remember
25+
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IN BUSINESS
1,100+
Events produced
98
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CLIENT RETURN
25
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IN BUSINESS
98
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CLIENT RETURN
1,100+
Events produced
The New York Event Planner Behind 1,100+ Events Since 2001
EMRG Media is a Manhattan-based New York event planner producing corporate events, conferences, galas, brand activations, mitzvahs, and private events across New York City. We’ve been operating in NYC since 2001, with an in-house team of planners, producers, designers, and AV specialists who run events end-to-end, from concept through breakdown.
We are a full-service event planning company in NYC. That means a single accountable team handling venue sourcing, creative direction, vendor management, production design, technical AV, talent, catering, run-of-show, and on-site execution. No subcontracted handoffs. No “we’ll find someone for that.” One team, one budget, one point of contact.
Over 25 years, we’ve produced more than 1,100 events for Fortune 500 brands, global media companies, financial institutions, luxury houses, law firms, and nonprofit organizations. Our founder, Erica Maurer, was named the #1 Most Influential Event Planner in NYC by The Event Planner Expo in 2026, a recognition built on a quarter-century of work in this city.
This is the home for the EMRG Media brand. Use the service cards below to jump to the dedicated planning team that fits your event.
What we Produce
01
Corporate Events
Full-service corporate events for Fortune 500 companies and growing brands Delivered end-to-end by our in-house team.
02
Conferences & Expos
Full-service conferences, expos, and leadership summits for companies of every size. Planned and produced end-to-end by our in-house team.
03
Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
Personalized Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations built around your family's vision and traditions. Managed start to finish by our in-house planning team.
04
Galas & Charity Events
Upscale galas, fundraisers, and award nights for nonprofits and corporate clients alike. Executed end-to-end by our in-house production team.
Industries We Plan For
Finance & Banking
Investor days, sales kickoffs, partner dinners. Clients include Bloomberg, Barclays, JPMorgan.
Law Firms
Partner retreats, client dinners, and awards programs with built-in confidentiality.
Tech & Media
Product launches, activations, and conferences for clients including Google, Netflix, and VideoAmp.
PRO Services & Consulting
Conferences, leadership summits, year-end celebrations. Clients include EisnerAmper, Diligent.
Luxury & Fashion
Brand launches, gallery openings, VIP receptions. Clients include Sotheby's, Moët Hennessy.
Nonprofit & Charity
Galas, fundraisers, donor cultivation events with full ROI reporting.
Finance & Banking
Investor days, sales kickoffs, partner dinners. Clients include Bloomberg, Barclays, JPMorgan.
Law Firms
Partner retreats, client dinners, and awards programs with built-in confidentiality.
TECH & MEDIA
Product launches, activations, and conferences for clients including Google, Netflix, and VideoAmp.
PRO Services & Consulting
Conferences, leadership summits, year-end celebrations. Clients include EisnerAmper, Diligent.
Luxury & Fashion
Brand launches, gallery openings, VIP receptions. Clients include Sotheby's, Moët Hennessy.
Nonprofit & Charity
Galas, fundraisers, donor cultivation events with full ROI reporting.
How Working With EMRG Media Works
DISCOVERY
30-minute consultation to understand your goals, audience, budget, and timeline.
CONCEPT
Tailored event strategy with venue options, vendor recommendations, and budget planning.
Planning
End-to-end coordination of production, vendors, logistics, AV, talent, & run-of-show details.
Execution
Seamless event delivery from setup to breakdown while you focus on your guests.
DISCOVERY
30-minute consultation to understand your goals, audience, budget, and timeline.
CONCEPT
Tailored event strategy with venue options, vendor recommendations, and budget planning.
Planning
End-to-end coordination of production, vendors, logistics, AV, talent, & run-of-show details.
Execution
Seamless event delivery from setup to breakdown while you focus on your guests.
One team. Every detail
01 / Event Planning
Narrative, run-of-show and logistics built around the moment that matters.
02 / Corporate Events
Strategic Experiences Designed To Engage Teams, Clients And Key Stakeholders.
03 / Conferences
Conference Planning And Trade Show Management Handled Seamlessly From Start To Finish.
04 / Event Production
Staging, sound, lighting, AV and on-site direction managed end-to-end.
05 / Venue Sourcing
Trusted relationships across the NYC venue landscape.
Conferences
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Conference Planning And Trade Show Management Handled Seamlessly From Start To Finish.
Featured Work
Joe & The Juice 10th Anniversary Party
BDO
VTEX
Fiverr Summer Party
Russell Westbrook Holiday Party
Moët Hennessy Anniversary Gala
Corporate · 800 guests · NYC
Joe & The Juice 10th Anniversary Party
BDO
VTEX
Fiverr Summer Party
Russell Westbrook Holiday Party
Why Senior Buyers Choose EMRG Media
Scale and longevity
25+ years in business & 1,100+ events produced by a dedicated in house team of event, production, & AV specialists.
The client roster speaks first
Trusted by Google, Bloomberg, Netflix, Barclays, Condé Nast, Sotheby’s, and many other leading global brands.
Recognized authority
Led by award-winning event professionals and backed by decades of experience producing industry-leading events.
Reviews that hold up
★★★★★ 5.0 average rating across 130+ verified Google reviews, reflecting consistently exceptional experiences for clients of every size.
Transparent pricing
Every event is quoted individually based on guest count, venue, production requirements, timeline, and overall scope to ensure accurate and transparent pricing.
Client Confidence
YouTube
10/10 would recommend! Great experience working with Erica and the EMRG Media team to ensure we had a seamless holiday party for about 900 people. Erica was available to help with every step along the way and help bring to our attention additional ideas, needs and considerations to help make our party a huge success! Her team went above and beyond on the day of to ensure all of the final touches were handled and it allowed for our internal planning team to be able to sit back and enjoy the party. Great at communicating and sourcing vendors at a great rate due to their connections within the industry. Looking forward to working with EMRG Media again in the future!
Big Brothers Big Sisters
We’ve worked directly with EMRG Media for the last two years for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. From start to finish the EMRG team is patient, flexible and gives top tier service ensuring that our event was a success and created a welcoming environment for our community. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City team is looking forward to hosting many more events with EMRG Media.
WPP Media
Our theme, “A Night of Iconic New York,” celebrated the city’s landmarks, symbols, food, culture, and sounds, and the EMRG Media team transformed Terminal 5 into a stunning representation of the Big Apple. Each floor transported attendees to a different iconic neighborhood, from Little Italy and Chinatown to Times Square and Bryant Park. Employees were fully immersed in the experience, feeling as though they were traveling through the city’s vibrant boroughs.
Google
Thank you to the EMRG team for your creativity, attention to detail, flexibility, and seamless execution. You took the time to truly understand the vision and made the 2-day NYC event unforgettable with your magical touches throughout. I would not hesitate to partner with EMRG again for future events.
Polymarket
Incredible experience working with Erica and EMRG Media. She coordinated for us a 200 person event with less than two weeks’ time, and was able to accommodate everything we needed. The entire event went smoothly, and was better than we could have ever imagined.
10/10 would recommend! Great experience working with Erica and the EMRG Media team to ensure we had a seamless holiday party for about 900 people. Erica was available to help with every step along the way and help bring to our attention additional ideas, needs and considerations to help make our party a huge success! Her team went above and beyond on the day of to ensure all of the final touches were handled and it allowed for our internal planning team to be able to sit back and enjoy the party. Great at communicating and sourcing vendors at a great rate due to their connections within the industry. Looking forward to working with EMRG Media again in the future!
We've worked directly with EMRG Media for the last two years for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. From start to finish the EMRG team is patient, flexible and gives top tier service ensuring that our event was a success and created a welcoming environment for our community. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City team is looking forward to hosting many more events with EMRG Media.
Our theme, "A Night of Iconic New York," celebrated the city's landmarks, symbols, food, culture, and sounds, and the EMRG Media team transformed Terminal 5 into a stunning representation of the Big Apple. Each floor transported attendees to a different iconic neighborhood, from Little Italy and Chinatown to Times Square and Bryant Park. Employees were fully immersed in the experience, feeling as though they were traveling through the city's vibrant boroughs.
Thank you to the EMRG team for your creativity, attention to detail, flexibility, and seamless execution. You took the time to truly understand the vision and made the 2-day NYC event unforgettable with your magical touches throughout. I would not hesitate to partner with EMRG again for future events.
Incredible experience working with Erica and EMRG Media. She coordinated for us a 200 person event with less than two weeks' time, and was able to accommodate everything we needed. The entire event went smoothly, and was better than we could have ever imagined.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a New York event planner cost?
A New York event planner typically costs a flat fee or a percentage of the total event budget, usually around 10 to 20 percent. That is the industry standard. At EMRG Media, we scope every event on its own, because a private dinner and a multi day conference are very different jobs. What we focus on is value, making sure every dollar shows up in the room. In 25 years we have produced more than 1,100 events for clients who keep coming back.
What does a New York event planner do?
A New York event planner manages every layer of an event: venue sourcing, vendor management, design, production, AV, catering, talent, logistics, and on site execution. The planner is your single point of accountability from concept through breakdown, so you can focus on your guests, not the logistics.
How far in advance should I hire a New York event planner?
You should hire a New York event planner as early as you can, though the right lead time depends on the size of the event. For most events we ask for about six months, especially if you want a prime date, and some come together faster. For the largest events, 1,000 to 2,000 guests or more, we recommend six months to a year, if not longer. The earlier you start, the better your venue options and your rates.
What makes EMRG Media different from other New York event planners?
Three things. Our relationships, we work with more than 100 of the best venues and services in the city. Our accountability, every event runs on one team from concept through breakdown, with no handoffs. And our standard, we do not just meet the brief, we overdeliver. Twenty five years, 1,100 events, and clients who keep coming back are the proof.
Which venues does EMRG Media work with?
We are the exclusive event producer for Nebula and the Amber Room, two of Manhattan's premier venues. Beyond those, we hold close relationships with more than 100 of the best venues and services in New York City, so we can match any event to the right room and the right team fast.
What types of events does EMRG Media plan?
EMRG Media plans corporate events, conferences, holiday parties, product launches, brand activations, and financial events like IPOs and investor days, along with galas and charity fundraisers. We also produce company retreats, anniversary celebrations, and sales meetings wherever our clients need them. Whether it is a boardroom dinner or a multi day summit, we handle full service planning, production, AV, and design across all of it.
Does EMRG Media plan events outside Manhattan?
We produce most of our events across the greater New York City area, our home base, but we are not limited to it. When a client's headquarters or audience takes them somewhere else, we travel, whether that is another U.S. city or an event overseas. Wherever the event needs to happen, our team goes with it.
How do I get a quote from EMRG Media?
Visit our contact page and send a quick note through the inquiry form, and a senior planner will get back to you fast. Prefer to talk it through? Call us directly at 212-254-3700. Either way you are talking to a real planner, not a sales rep, and we will take it from there.
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