NEW YORK CITY · ALL BOROUGHS
New York City event planning, built for the city.
EMRG produces corporate events, conferences, galas and private celebrations across all five boroughs and the greater metro area.
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- 5.0 across 130+ reviews
Every event has a moment people remember
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EMRG IN NEW YORK CITY
NYC doesn't do forgettable.
New York City is the most demanding event market in the world, and it rewards producers who know it from the inside. EMRG Media has spent 25+ years producing events across every borough , from high-floor boardrooms in Midtown Manhattan to converted warehouse venues in Brooklyn’s DUMBO, rooftop activations in Long Island City, and Tribeca screening rooms for entertainment premieres. We carry the permits, know the union rules, and have the vendor relationships that make a 1,000-guest production run as cleanly as a 50-person private dinner.
Whether your event is a finance summit in the Financial District, a product launch in Hudson Yards, or a milestone celebration in a Brooklyn venue, our team brings the same planning discipline and production standards to every room we work in.
What we Produce
Corporate Events
Full-service corporate events for Fortune 500 companies and growing brands Delivered end-to-end by our in-house team.
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.
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.
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 / Event Production
Staging, sound, lighting, AV and on-site direction managed end-to-end.
03 / Venue Sourcing
Trusted relationships across the NYC venue landscape.
04 / Vendor Coordination
Curated network of caterers, florists, fabricators and specialists.
05 / Entertainment
DJs, live acts, performers, custom programming and talent booking.
06 / Decor & Design
RSVP, transport, hospitality and the small details that signal premium.
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 & 1100+ 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.
Service area
Serving New York City and beyond
We produce events across the five boroughs and the greater metro area. If your event is in the city or nearby, we’re your team.
Frequently asked questions
What makes producing an event in New York City different from anywhere else?
New York City adds logistical considerations that can significantly affect an event plan. Some venues have union labor requirements, buildings may restrict freight access and load-in hours, and certain outdoor or public-space events require permits and additional coordination. These factors don’t make ambitious events impossible. They simply need to be identified early enough to build them into the venue, production, staffing, and event-day plan.
What types of events does EMRG Media produce across New York City?
EMRG Media produces corporate events, conferences, galas, fundraisers, product launches, private celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and brand activations across all five boroughs and the wider metro, with 1,100+ events produced over 25 years.
What permits does an event in New York City need?
Permit requirements depend on the venue, location, and activities planned for the event. Outdoor sound, open flame, pyrotechnics, temporary structures, street or sidewalk use, and certain cooking or heating equipment may require permits or approvals from different New York City agencies. A licensed venue may already hold some of the required approvals, so permitting should be reviewed with the venue and production team early in planning.
Does EMRG Media serve all five boroughs?
Yes. EMRG Media plans and produces events in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as throughout the wider metropolitan area, including Long Island, Westchester, and North Jersey.
How does union labor affect an event in New York City?
At union venues, certain work can only be performed by the house crew: rigging, electrical, load-in and load-out, and sometimes operating equipment a production team owns. Calls carry minimums, commonly 4 to 5 hours per crew member, and overtime applies past a set hour and on weekends. It is a scheduling and budget factor rather than an obstacle, and the mistake is discovering it after a venue is contracted rather than pricing it in during sourcing.
Does EMRG Media handle production and vendor management in NYC?
Yes. EMRG Media can oversee the production and vendor teams behind the event, including staging, lighting, sound, AV, catering, florals, security, and talent. More importantly, those partners are coordinated against the same event plan and run-of-show so the client isn’t responsible for connecting all the pieces.
When is the busiest season for events in New York City?
NYC event season has 2 peaks. Late September through mid-December is the heaviest, carrying the gala season, conferences, and the entire holiday party market, and December is effectively sold out by early fall. May and June form a second peak for rooftops, launches, and outdoor programs. January through early March is the quietest window and the best value of the year, and mid-summer softens as the city empties.
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