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Karen Shackman

Karen Shackman

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Karen's favourites....

Hard to choose, but...passionate about

Passionate about all the cultural offering in New York – particularly dance and the wide variety of musical genres we have access to here.


food

New York Pumpernickel Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese

New York Pumpernickel Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese - We asked Karen at The Shackman Group what her favourite food was from New York and the N...

song

favourite song by Karen Shackman

love this one...

My favorite New York song is "Empire
State of Mind" by Alicia Keys  (the words are so inspiring to me)

Empire State of Mind

More about Karen Shackman


I founded The Shackman Group in 1990. Our agency specialises in DMC and Event services. 

Originally from South Africa, I moved to New York many years ago and made it my home.

I love New York with a passion and can't imagine living anywhere else.

Karen Shackman The Shackman Group

More about The Shackman Group New York

A warm welcome by Karen Shackman to New York


At the Shackman Group New York, we are all about the details. Your request and wishes get our full attention.

We put together a professional proposal to give you and your clients the best of New York, which fits your budget and makes your clients happy. 

We leave nothing to chance when it comes to running the program.

We listen, ask relevant questions, seek to understand the history of the program, and work together with our clients to achieve a common goal for optimum success.

We are New York's corporate event planners.

For events, we specialise in site selection, theme and design, event management and production, decor, entertainment.

For DMC services, our special focus is accommodation, transportation, hospitality staffing, Activities New York, evening experiences, and meetings and conferences.

We hope to see you in New York.

Check our New York Events page or Top 5 activities in New York.