TEAM BUILDING EVENTS
TEAM BUILDING EVENTS in NYC
EMRG Media plans and produces team building events NYC companies actually enjoy, from escape rooms and scavenger hunts to cooking classes plus offsite retreats. Venue, activity, catering, every vendor handled by one dedicated in-house crew, start to finish.
- Planning to production
- 5.0 across 130+ reviews
Every event has a moment people remember
25+
years
IN BUSINESS
1100+
Events produced
98
%
CLIENT RETURN
25+
years
IN BUSINESS
98
%
CLIENT RETURN
1100+
Events produced
TEAM BUILDING Inquiry
Share a few details and an EMRG producer replies within one business day with venue ideas, activity options, and a ballpark scope. No pressure, just one real talk about what you’re planning.
- Free consultation
- Transparent, scoped pricing
- One team, every detail
WHAT'S INCLUDED
FULL-SERVICE TEAM BUILDING EVENTS in NYC
One crew handles every part of your team building day, so you show up and we run the rest. Each card links to the capability covered.
Venue Sourcing
Lofts, rooftops, studios and offsite estates
Catering & Private Dining
Menus, chefs and beverage programs
Design & Décor
Theme, branding, lighting and styling
Entertainment
Hosts, DJs, live acts, talent
Production & AV
Sound, lighting, staging, run-of-show
Day-Of Coordination
On-site management start to finish
25+ years PLANNING Team Building Events ACROSS NEW YORK CITY
EMRG Media has built team building events across New York City since 2001, from half-day workshops to full company off-sites designed to actually bring people together. We know the difference between an activity people tolerate and one they talk about afterward.
Our producers design the format, source the venue, and manage logistics around what your team actually needs, whether that’s connection, competition, or just a break from the office. Every event is built around your team’s culture, not a stock itinerary.
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.
Featured Work
Joe & The Juice 10th Anniversary Party
BDO
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Russell Westbrook Holiday Party
Joe & The Juice 10th Anniversary Party
BDO
VTEX
Fiverr Summer Party
Russell Westbrook Holiday Party
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.
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 run group days across Manhattan and the wider tri-state metro. If your office sits in the city or just nearby, we’re your crew.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What group size works best for team building?
Team building activities work best in breakout groups of 6 to 10 people. Below 6 a group lacks the mix to generate real interaction, and above 10 the quiet participants disappear. A 100-person offsite therefore runs 10 to 12 concurrent groups, which sets the facilitator count, the room requirements, and the equipment order.
What kinds of team building activities does EMRG Media run in New York City?
EMRG Media runs escape rooms, scavenger hunts, cooking classes, mixology workshops, field days, trivia nights, game shows, and volunteer projects, either as a single activity or built into a full-day offsite with meals, sessions, and an evening program.
How long should a team building session run?
Ninety minutes to 2 hours is the effective ceiling for a single activity before attention drops. A full-day offsite should run no more than 6 hours of programmed content with a 45 to 60 minute lunch and a 15-minute break every 90 minutes. Programs that run past 6 hours see participation fall off sharply in the final block regardless of how engaging the activity is.
Can EMRG Media find and book a team building venue in NYC?
Yes. EMRG Media sources and books spaces across the city, from lofts and rooftops to studios and offsite estates, matching the room to the headcount, the activity, and the budget, then handling the contract and logistics.
How do you get everyone to actually participate?
Participation is a design problem, not a motivation problem. Mixed groups across departments outperform intact teams, because people perform less for their own manager. Activities with no physical requirement draw fuller participation than athletic ones, and giving every group a stated deliverable at the end raises engagement more than a prize does. Expect 10 to 15 percent of any group to opt out of a physical activity, and plan an alternative rather than an audience.
Does EMRG Media handle catering, hosts, and vendor coordination?
Yes. EMRG Media can coordinate the venue, facilitators or hosts, catering, AV, equipment, production, and other vendors needed for the program. One producer keeps the activity schedule and event logistics connected, which is especially important when a team-building offsite includes multiple sessions, meals, or locations.
How far ahead should a team building event be booked?
Six to eight weeks works for most single-day programs. Large offsites involving travel, lodging, or custom builds need 3 to 4 months. Summer field days and December programs compress that window, since outdoor space and December dates both go early.
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