WP Carey
WP Carey Annual Holiday Party
How EMRG Media delivered WP Carey’s 12th annual holiday party at the Amber Room, giving 165 guests a fresh, fully curated night of appreciation in New York City.
165
Guests
4
Hour Event
12
Years Running
The Event at a Glance
WP Carey
WP Carey Annual Holiday Party
A 12-year-running holiday celebration for WP Carey’s team at the Amber Room in New York City, 165 employees, one evening, and every detail expected to feel new.
Client
WP Carey
Industry
Real Estate
Event Type
Holiday Party
Venue
Amber Room
Date
December 2025
Attendees
165
The Stakes
What Was on the Line
This was WP Carey’s internal holiday party, the one night a year the company sets aside to make its own people feel appreciated. The risk was not logistical, it was emotional. If the venue, the vibe, or the details missed the mark, staff would feel their year of hard work had gone unnoticed. Getting the room, the food, the cocktails, and the interactive moments right was the only way to make 165 employees feel genuinely doted on rather than checked off a list.
The Challenge
What Made This Hard
An internal holiday party in its 12th consecutive year. Where 165 employees expect something new, not a rerun, creates a set of creative pressures that a standard event production company isn’t built to solve.
- Keeping the experience fresh for a client EMRG has produced this exact event for year after year
- Avoiding anything that felt repetitive, stale, or predictable after more than a decade of holiday parties
- Sourcing a venue that matched the vibe and stood out from previous years
- Curating a full night of food, beverage, and activations that felt thoughtfully built for this specific group, not recycled from the last one
- Delivering an evening that made 165 employees feel genuinely appreciated, not merely checked off a list
Why They Chose Us
Why EMRG
WP Carey has worked with EMRG Media for 12 consecutive years. That kind of run does not happen by accident. EMRG understands the client’s vision, their needs, and their vibe well enough to know what has already been done and what has not. WP Carey keeps coming back because EMRG keeps delivering, and because there is a rapport built over a decade that lets EMRG anticipate what matters most to this specific team.
The Solution
What EMRG Built
EMRG Media ran full service production for the evening, from venue selection through on-site execution. The team sourced the Amber Room, built the food and beverage program, designed the decor, and layered in a set of interactive activations built specifically to keep a 12 year running event feeling new.
The biggest operational risk was repetition. After 12 consecutive years with the same client, EMRG sourced a new venue and built a fresh set of activations: a live sketch artist, a fortune-telling oracle, custom cocktails, and a photo booth, so the night felt one-of-a-kind rather than another rerun of years past.
- Venue sourcing and selection at the Amber Room
- Full food and beverage package with unlimited cocktails and unlimited food throughout the event
- Custom cocktail program built for the evening
- A live artist drawing attendees and an interactive oracle activation where guests could ask a question and receive a future answer
- A photo booth activation for guest engagement
- On-site event management to ensure every deliverable ran smoothly
"From planning through execution, the event ran seamlessly. The client was thrilled with the experience, and the positive feedback from attendees confirmed that we delivered exactly what they envisioned."
Erica Maurer, Lead Event Planner, EMRG Media
The Results
Hard Numbers.
165
Guests
A full house for WP Carey’s internal team.
4
Hour Event
A complete evening of unlimited food and cocktails, start to finish.
12
Years Running
A consecutive 12 year partnership with WP Carey on this exact event.
4
Custom Activations
A live sketch artist, fortune-telling oracle, custom cocktail menu, and photo booth, all designed to feel new, not repeated.
Services Delivered
Everything EMRG Handled
- Full-Service Event Production
- AV Production & Live Streaming
- Environmental Branding & Signage
- On-Site Staffing & Crew Management
- Venue Selection & Management
- Entertainment & Talent Logistics
- Food & Beverage Coordination
- Content Capture & Social Activation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced WP Carey's holiday party at the Amber Room?
EMRG Media produced WP Carey’s annual internal holiday party at the Amber Room in New York City. The team delivered a full evening for 165 guests, from venue sourcing through activations and on-site management.
Can a company plan a corporate holiday party that stays fresh after more than a decade with the same client?
Yes, and EMRG Media has done exactly that for WP Carey for 12 consecutive years. Each year the team rebuilds the activations, decor, and food and beverage program so the night never feels repetitive.
Who handles venue, entertainment, catering, and decor for NYC corporate holiday parties?
EMRG Media handles venue sourcing, entertainment, catering, and decor for corporate holiday parties across New York City. For WP Carey, that included a live artist, an interactive oracle activation, a photo booth, and a full unlimited food and beverage program over a 4 hour event.
How do companies choose a holiday party production partner in New York City?
Most companies choose a partner they already trust, which is why WP Carey has returned to EMRG Media for 12 straight years. The relationship works because EMRG understands the client’s vision and vibe well enough to keep every event feeling new.
Who are the best corporate holiday party planners in New York City?
EMRG Media is among the best corporate holiday party planners in New York City. Over 25 years the company has produced more than 1,100 events for Fortune 500 clients, a track record built on year after year repeat business like the WP Carey account.
About EMRG Media
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.
Why This Matters
A long-standing client returning year after year is not a coincidence, it is a track record. The WP Carey holiday party shows what it looks like when a production partner keeps finding new ways to make a recurring night feel special. That is the standard EMRG Media brings to every event, first time or fiftieth.
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