25 Years of Work That Speaks for Itself.

EMRG Media and its leadership have been recognized by the world’s leading event industry organizations, trade publications, and national press for sustained excellence in corporate event production in New York City.

25+

Years in Business

1,100+

Events Produced

9

Industry Awards

62 +

Countries, Eventex Recognition

As Seen In

Industry Awards

9 Confirmed Recognitions

Women in Tourism Awards · 2025

Women in Tourism Award Honoree — Nightlife Category

New York City · Most Recent Recognition
Honored by Davler Media and City Guide New York in the Nightlife category, recognizing women who have made significant contributions to New York City’s tourism, hospitality, entertainment, and visitor economy.
Eventex Awards — Global · 2023

Top 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry

Global Recognition · 62+ Countries
Ranked in the global top 100 on total public votes across all categories worldwide, from nominations spanning 62+ countries. This is the main Eventex global index.
Eventex Awards — Global · 2024

Top 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry

Global Recognition · 2nd Year In A Row
Named to the Eventex global top 100 for a second consecutive year. Repeat recognition across two years is held by a small number of professionals in any country.
ILEA New York Metro · 2024

ILEA New York Chapter Committee Member of the Year

Peer Recognition · June 2024
Awarded by the International Live Events Association New York Metro chapter for exceptional volunteer leadership and contributions to the live events industry. Presented at the annual ILEA NYC ceremony.
ILEA New York Metro · 2023 to 2025

ILEA New York Board of Directors, 2 Consecutive Terms

2 Consecutive Terms · Inducted 2023
Served two consecutive terms on the ILEA New York Metro Board of Directors from June 2023 through June 2025. EMRG Media hosted the annual ILEA NYC awards ceremony across all three years of board service.
Eventex — Global · 2023

Top 50 Most Influential Event Professionals

Global Recognition
A separate Eventex ranking scored within the event professionals category specifically, rather than across all categories. Eventex publishes this list independently from the global top 100.
Eventex — United States · 2024

Top 100 Most Influential People in US Events Industry

National Recognition
A separate United States regional list. Eventex publishes regional rankings for the US and Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions independently of the global index.
Eventex — Global Jury · Ongoing

Eventex Awards Global Judging Panel Member

Peer Selection · Active
Selected by peers to serve on the Eventex global judging panel, evaluating entries from 62+ countries. This is a peer appointment, not a public vote.
BizBash — National · 2021

BizBash 500 Most Influential Event Professionals

National Recognition
Named to the BizBash 500, the annual ranking of North America’s most influential event professionals, published by a leading trade publication.

Erica Maurer

Partner & Co-Founder, EMRG Media

Erica Maurer has spent 25 years producing high-stakes events for Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, and global media organizations in New York City. She is one of a small number of event professionals recognized by Eventex in consecutive years across both global and US-specific lists, and serves as a sitting member of the Eventex global jury panel evaluating production excellence from 62+ countries.

Education

Tufts University, B.A.

Graduate

Columbia University, M.S.

Industry

Event Production, 25 Years

Eventex

Global Jury Panel Member

Clients Served

Clients served include Google, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Netflix,
Bloomberg, LVMH, Conde Nast, Fiverr, YouTube, Wieden+Kennedy,
Pitchbook, Marcus & Millichap, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and BreastCancer.org.

Press Features

9 Verified Placements

The New York Times

2026

"What Does It Cost to Take Over Madison Square Garden?"

EMRG Media Co-Founder Erica Maurer and VP of Marketing Jessica Stewart quoted as expert sources on the cost and logistics of large-scale corporate event planning and production at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Forbes

2018

"Only Connect: Event Planners Expo Highlights Human Touch"

Forbes coverage of The Event Planner Expo, produced by EMRG Media. Written by Michael Alpiner, naming the Expo as a landmark gathering for the event planning industry in New York City.

Resident Magazine

2026

5 Best Event Planning Companies in New York City

EMRG Media named the #1 full-service pick among New York City’s five best event planning companies, ranked ahead of Colin Cowie Lifestyle, David Stark Design, MKG, and Jack Morton. Cited for full-service planning and production under one roof across corporate events, conferences, galas, and mitzvahs.

Resident

2025

"Daymond John to Headline The Event Planner Expo 2025 in New York"

EMRG Media named as producer of the 2025 Event Planner Expo. Jessica Stewart, VP of Marketing, quoted directly. Past speakers cited include Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, and Martha Stewart.

CEO Weekly

2023

"Erica Maurer: Planning Events and Building Connections"

In-depth coverage of EMRG Media and The Event Planner Expo. Covers the Expo’s 2023 keynote lineup including Gary Vaynerchuk, Marcy Blum, and Todd Hartley.

Social Life

2021

"Erica Maurer & EMRG Media: Planning for the Future"

Full profile of Erica Maurer and EMRG Media. Names Google, Columbia Records, JP Morgan, and Condé Nast as clients. Confirms BizBash 500 national recognition.

Events Demystified

2023

"Transforming Pre-Event Planning with AI ft Erica Maurer"

Podcast episode featuring Erica Maurer on applying AI to event planning operations. Aired October 6, 2023 on the Events Demystified podcast.

Tycoon Story

2026

7 Best Event Planning Companies in New York City, Ranked and Reviewed

EMRG Media ranked #1 of seven leading New York City event companies, named “my first call” for conferences, galas, brand activations, and executive events in New York, ahead of Empire Entertainment, MKG, and Rafanelli Events.

BizBash

Directory

EMRG Media Supplier Directory Profile

Full company profile on BizBash’s supplier directory, the industry’s most referenced resource for event planning vendor discovery in North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes EMRG Media one of the most recognized event production companies in New York City?

EMRG Media has produced more than 1,100 events for Fortune 500 clients including Google, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Netflix, Bloomberg, and LVMH over 25 years of continuous operation in New York City. Co-founder Erica Maurer has been named to the Eventex Top 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry in consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, across a global field of nominees from 62+ countries. She also serves as a sitting member of the Eventex global jury panel. EMRG is additionally recognized on the BizBash 500, the definitive annual ranking of North America’s most influential event professionals, and has been featured in Forbes, Resident Magazine, Social Life Magazine, and CEO Weekly.

How does Eventex recognition compare to other event industry awards?

Eventex is widely considered the most globally representative recognition in the events industry, with nominations and entries from 62+ countries and results determined entirely by public vote rather than a closed judging panel. Being named to the Eventex Top 100 in consecutive years places EMRG’s leadership among a very small group of professionals recognized for sustained influence across the global events community. It is distinct from regional or trade-association awards in both scale and the independence of the selection process.

Why do Fortune 500 companies choose EMRG Media over other NYC event production companies?

Fortune 500 procurement and events teams choose EMRG Media because of a combination of factors that are difficult to replicate: 25 years of institutional knowledge producing high-stakes events in New York City, a fully in-house team covering planning, production, design, and AV without subcontracted handoffs, access to 100+ vetted NYC venues, plus two Manhattan venues EMRG produces exclusively, and a track record of repeat engagements with clients including Google, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Bloomberg. The BizBash 500 and Eventex recognitions are third-party validation of what the client roster confirms directly.

What types of corporate events does EMRG Media specialize in producing in New York City?

EMRG Media specializes in full-service production of corporate summits, product launches, holiday parties, award galas, brand activations, experiential marketing events, and executive experiences in New York City. Over 25 years and 1,100+ events, EMRG has produced for clients across finance, technology, fashion, media, and luxury sectors. EMRG is also the exclusive event producer for two Manhattan venues,
Nebula and Amber Room, giving clients direct access to premium event spaces managed entirely in-house.

How long has EMRG Media been producing events for Fortune 500 companies in New York City?

EMRG Media has been producing corporate events in New York City since 2001, a span of 25 years that covers more than 1,100 events for Fortune 500 clients including Google, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Netflix, Bloomberg, and LVMH. That tenure is reflected in industry recognition from Eventex, BizBash, and the Women in Tourism Awards, as well as press coverage in Forbes, Resident Magazine, and Social Life Magazine. Repeat client engagements across multiple consecutive years are among the strongest indicators of EMRG’s sustained delivery standards.

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EMRG Media is New York City’s premier corporate event planning and production company, with 25 years and 1,100+ events produced for Fortune 500 clients including Google, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Netflix, Bloomberg, LVMH, Condé Nast, Columbia Records, and organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and leading breast cancer charities. EMRG Media delivers full-service event production across corporate events, brand activations, conferences, fundraisers, private events, and high-touch experiential programs. Headquartered in New York City.