Everyone knows that New York City is home to some of the biggest and best charity events in the country. Make your mark at your next NYC fundraiser or gala by planning a celebrity appearance.
Celebrities automatically add exclusivity and excitement to an event and create a seen-and-be-seen trending atmosphere.
Need more convincing?
Here are five benefits of hosting a celebrity at your next NYC gala event.
1. Boost Fundraiser Attendance with an A-List Celeb Appearance
Go from worrying about empty seats to making room for even more at your next event. A celebrity appearance will have your guests marking “Yes” on their RSVP faster than you can blink. Plus, you’ll have people knocking down your door looking for an invitation.
2. Garner Additional Media Coverage
Talk about trending. It’s 2024, and most people get their news and information from, you guessed it, social media. Most celebrities don’t walk out their front door without posting about it. Imagine how much more attention they will bring to your cause and event by promoting it on their platforms. Add this to your local news coverage, and your event will be the talk of the town.
3. Significantly Increase Fundraising Potential
Not only does a celebrity bring their own wallet to an event, but they bring the wallets of their friends, too. This puts your cause in the spotlight with people who can make a huge impact financially. Inviting someone famous only entices more guests to attend your gala. The more people walking through your venue door, the more likely you are to collect donations and contributions.
4. The Social Media Buzz and Hashtag Strategy Will Be Huge
Bring in celebrity entertainment, and everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, will be posting about it. Not only will you have created the “it” event, but your message will grow legs it didn’t have before. Pro tip: create your viral hashtag prior to the event and start posting to get the ball rolling! The buzz potential is going to be massive, especially if your chosen “star” helps with online promotion.
5. Strengthen the Mission of the Cause
Bringing in a celebrity for your fundraiser or gala automatically increases your event’s credibility. Celebrities don’t show up for causes that aren’t fully vetted and trustworthy. Having a celebrity at your event could give it just the boost it needs to take it to the next level.
New York Fundraising Success with EMRG Media
When it comes to planning your NYC fundraiser, consider enlisting the help of a celebrity. From musical guests and keynote speakers to surprise celebrity appearances, the big names will significantly elevate your event. And, in NYC, when you need help wrangling these A-list celebs for your events, trust EMRG Media. As your premier event planner for all kinds of corporate, social, and fundraising events, we have the network connections you need to make your NYC event shine! Contact us today, and let’s start planning!
