Experienced. Trusted. Respected.

About Karen Elyse

For over three decades, Karen Elyse, Founder and CEO of K Events Group has been considered one of the most respected Event Producers, and Sports Marketing Executives. Since K Events Group opened in 2012, Karen has successfully executed hundreds of hospitality programs at global sporting events, consulted with Fortune 500 companies on sports sponsorship strategy and activation, worked with multiple lifestyle and sporting magazines, and back stage handling talent production on Televised Music Award Shows, Live Concerts and A-List Celebrity Parties.

Karen Elyse is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every aspect is executed flawlessly, her ability to pivot, and managing multi-million dollar budgets with fiscal expertise. Karen values her relationships with clients. She builds a trusting environment where her clients can count on her to handle all the details. While she takes her responsibilities seriously, she likes to laugh and have fun. Known for her quick wit and self deprecating sense of humor, working with Karen is so enjoyable.

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Clients and Role

    • Major League Pickleball - Sponsor Activation

    • Multiple Westminster Kennel Dog Shows - Sponsor Activation

    • Multiple Masters, Ryder Cups, PGA Tour and Open Championship events - VIP Client Entertainment

    • Multiple US Open Tennis events - VIP Client Entertainment

    • Multiple ATP & WTA events - Sponsor Activation, Hospitality

    • MLB All Star Game - VIP Client Entertainment

    • Multiple NFL Superbowls - VIP Client Entertainment

    • World Golf Hall of Fame Grand Opening - Event Producer, Hospitality

    • 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games - Event Producer, Sponsor Activation

    • Eaton – Title Sponsorship of Greenbrier Classic - Main liaison with PGA Tour, Sponsor Activation

    • US OPEN Golf Challenge with Michael Jordan, Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo, Mark Wahlberg, Wayne Gretsky, Drew Brees and Ben Rothlisberger - Event Producer, Celebrity Liaison

    • IMG - Fashion Week - Event Producer

    • Endeavor - Masters - VIP Client Entertainment

    • Velocity (currently MKTG/dentsu) - IBM & FedEx - Sponsor Activation, Hospitality, VIP Client Entertainment

    • Clarion - 1996 Centennial Atlanta Olympic Games - Sponsor Activation

    • Golf Digest, Golf World and Golf for Women magazines - Executive Director Events & Sports Marketing

    • Tennis magazine - Event Manager, Sponsor Activation

    • Clio Awards International Judging Summit - Global Travel Director

    • Clio Awards Gala - Event Producer

    • ADWEEK magazine – Brand Genius - Event Producer

    • Advertising Working Mother of the Year Awards - Event Producer

    • Jim Nantz Book Signing - Event Producer

    • Billboard Music Awards - Talent Production Team

    • American Music Awards -Talent Production Team

    • Jay Z – Reform Alliance Fundraiser - Event Production Team

    • Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala - Event Production Team

    • Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicholas Luncheon - Event Producer

    • Fashion Rocks and Movies Rocks - Sponsor Activation

    • Ralph Lauren & Tom Watson - Event Producer

    • Martha Stewart - WebMD event - Event Producer

    • Mercedes Benz - in store event, Masters client entertainment

    • Tag Heuer - In store event

1996 Centennial Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies

Bubba Watson, Drew Brees, Ricky Barnes, Wayne Gretzky, Rickie Fowler, Mark Wahlberg and Corey Pavin

Andy Roddick & Pat Rafter

Justin Timberlake

Jennifer Lopez

Arianna Huffington

Capabilities

    • Ideate, plan and execute

    • Venue research

    • Hotel research

    • Food & Beverage

    • Travel management

    • Celebrity Talent securing, management and handling

    • Staffing Plan

    • Budget Management

    • Digital Content and Social Media management

    • Media and PR outreach

    • ROI Recaps

USS Intrepid

Ralph Lauren and Tom Watson

    • Venue Research & Selection

    • RFP Process

    • Contract Negotiations

    • Vendor management

    • Oversee build outs, breakdowns

    • Develop Food & beverage plan, Public Concessions and Private VIP meals

    • Schematics and CADs

    • Permitting

    • Asset Management

      • Marketing, Media, Digital content, social media, hospitality, tickets, travel, communications

    • Contract Negotiations & Assistance

    • On-site execution, staffing plan

    • Provide Recaps

Major League Pickleball in Central Park, NYC

Golf Digest New York Stock Exchange Experience

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