New York Event Planner — Corporate, Conferences, Galas & Private Events Since 2001
EMRG Media plans, produces, and executes high-stakes events across New York City for Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, and private clients. Trusted by Google, Bloomberg, Netflix, Wieden+Kennedy, Sotheby’s, and Condé Nast for over 25 years.
The New York Event Planner Behind 5,000+ 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 5,000 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.
Our Event Planning Services
Corporate Events
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Conferences & Summits
Galas & Charity Events
🏢 Corporate Events
Full-service corporate event planning for Fortune 500 companies and growing brands. Holiday parties, sales kickoffs, investor days, product launches, and executive offsites, produced end-to-end by our in-house team.
🎤 Conferences & Summits
Multi-day conferences, leadership summits, and industry events with venue sourcing, AV and production, attendee management, and on-site coordination across keynotes, breakouts, and hospitality suites.
🥂 Galas & Charity Events
Black-tie galas, fundraisers, and nonprofit benefits. Donor experiences designed for both ROI and emotional impact. Auction logistics, run-of-show, and post-event reporting included.
🎉 Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
Custom Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations across Manhattan and the boroughs. Venue, theme, entertainment, and kosher catering coordinated by a planner who’s done this 100+ times.
✨ Brand Activations
Experiential brand activations, product launches, and pop-ups for media, tech, and consumer brands. Spaces built for press, social capture, and measurable foot traffic.
🥂 Private Events
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and luxury private parties. Discreet, full-service planning for principals and family offices who require white-glove execution.
Why Senior Buyers Choose EMRG Media
Scale and longevity
25+ years in business. 5,000+ events produced. A 20-person in-house team covering planning, production, design, and AV (not a freelance roster assembled per project). When something breaks at 6:47 p.m. on event night, the person fixing it is on our payroll and has done it 200 times.
The client roster speaks first
Google. Bloomberg. Netflix. Barclays. BuzzFeed. Diligent. Condé Nast. Moët Hennessy. Columbia Records. Wieden+Kennedy. Sotheby's. These are repeat clients, not one-time logos. And most have worked with us across multiple events and multiple years.
Recognized authority
Erica Maurer, our founder, was named the #1 Most Influential Event Planner in NYC by The Event Planner Expo in 2026. EMRG also produces The Event Planner Expo, the largest gathering of event planners in North America.
Reviews that hold up
★★★★★ 5.0 average across 133 verified Google reviews from clients including Sony Music, W Magazine, and LVMH.
Transparent pricing
EMRG events typically range from mid-five-figure private dinners to seven-figure multi-day conferences. We scope and quote each event individually based on guest count, venue, production scale, and timeline. Submit an inquiry for a custom proposal and we’ll get back to you within one business day.
Industries We Plan For
We work across every sector that runs serious events in New York. Each industry has its own buyer expectations, compliance considerations, and audience sensitivities so our planners specialize accordingly.
- Finance & Banking — Investor days, sales kickoffs, partner dinners. Clients include Bloomberg, Barclays, MoneyLion.
- Law Firms — Partner retreats, client appreciation dinners, awards programs. Confidentiality protocols built into every event.
- Tech & Media — Product launches, brand activations, developer conferences. Clients include Google, Netflix, BuzzFeed, VideoAmp.
- Professional 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 Works
A four-week-to-twelve-month timeline runs through the same five stages, regardless of event size.
Step 1: Discovery Call
A 30-minute consultation to understand objectives, audience, budget, and date constraints. No deck pitch, just diagnostic questions.
Step 2: Concept & Proposal
Custom event concept, venue shortlist, vendor recommendations, and a line-item budget breakdown. You receive a proposal, not a quote.
Step 3: Planning & Production
Vendor management, design development, NYC event production, AV engineering, talent booking, logistics, and the run-of-show. Weekly status calls and a shared planning doc.
Step 4: On-Site Execution
Full team on-site for load-in, run, and breakdown. You focus on your guests while we handle the radio chatter.
Step 5: Wrap & Reporting
Post-event recap, attendee feedback, ROI metrics, and photo and video deliverables within two weeks of event close.
Our Recent Work
Our Clients
Where We Plan Events
EMRG Media plans and produces events throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the NJ Metro, with venues sourced from Tribeca rooftops to Wall Street ballrooms and SoHo galleries.
While our home is NYC, our team has produced events for clients across the U.S. and internationally when their headquarters or audience took us elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Event Planning in NYC
Most NYC event planners charge either a flat planning fee, a percentage of total event budget (typically 10–20%), or a hybrid. EMRG Media events generally range from mid-five figures for private dinners to seven figures for multi-day conferences. We scope every event individually and provide a transparent, line-item proposal before any contract is signed.
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 the single point of accountability between you and the 15 to 50 vendors a serious NYC event typically requires.
For corporate events and galas, 4 to 6 months is ideal; 3 months is workable. For multi-day conferences, plan on 6 to 12 months. NYC’s top venues book 9 to 18 months out. We’ve turned around full-scale events in 6 weeks when needed, but earlier engagement always means better venue, vendor, and pricing options.
Corporate events, conferences, galas, charity fundraisers, brand activations, product launches, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, milestone private parties, and luxury social events. We handle full-service planning or specific scopes such as venue sourcing, production-only, or day-of coordination.
Yes. We regularly produce events in Brooklyn, Queens, and the NJ Metro, and we travel for clients who require event production in other U.S. cities or internationally. New York is our home, not our limit.
Submit the inquiry form on this page or call (212) 254-3700. Provide event type, target date, estimated guest count, and budget range. A senior planner (not a sales rep) will respond within one business day to schedule a discovery call.
Yes. EMRG Media carries full general liability and event-specific insurance, and we work exclusively with licensed, insured venues and vendors. We can provide certificates of insurance to venues, building management, and corporate procurement teams on request.
Tell Us About Your Event
Submit the form below and a senior event specialist will respond within one business day. Or call (212) 254-3700 to speak with our team now.