Two December Invites: Miami Art Basel + NYC Holiday Party

October 30, 2026 by  Chris Erwin

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Hi readers,

Greetings from NJ, where I’m waiting on a repairman for our oven. I have a tried-and-true GF pumpkin bread recipe, but a recent batch came out all wrong after an oven failure.

Alright, instead of a deal breakdown this week, we have two event invites for you…

On Dec 3, RockWater is hosting our first Miami event, during Art Basel, presented by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. We keep meeting creator economy and social agency founders who’ve moved to South Florida, and RockWater partner Mike Booth is based there. So it’s time we do an event to bring our community together.

Then on Dec 9 we’re back home for our NYC Holiday Party, our last event of the year.

Details on both below. Space is limited at each, and every guest is approved by our team.

Normal deal analysis is back next Friday.

 

Art Basel: Creator Economy Exec Cocktail Party

  • When: Thursday, Dec 3, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
  • Where: Miami, rooftop terrace over the water
  • Who: 50+ founders, creators, operators, and investors from South Florida and abroad
  • The setup: Open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres
  • Tickets: Free to attend, but space is limited and guests must apply

Apply to attend → Link here

Manatt is our headline sponsor, and we wouldn’t be hosting this type of event without their support. They specialize in the creator economy, and their broad suite of services helps clients across commercial work, corporate transactions, and more.

I first met Manatt partner Ellie Heisler nearly a decade ago at our WeWork Culver City office, when I was first building the advisory business. Excited to host our inaugural Miami event together. The event is also supported by Fundmates. 

…I look forward to a reason to fly south during December in NJ 😉

Sign up before we hit capacity: Link here

 

RockWater NYC Holiday Party

  • When: Wednesday, Dec 9, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
  • Where: Midtown Manhattan
  • Who: 100+ executives from the creator economy and social agencies
  • The setup: Open bar, bites, and a comfortable room to catch up before the holidays
  • Tickets: Early bird is $20 and prices go up in November, so grab yours this weekend. All tickets require approval.

Request a ticket → Link here

Thanks to our Gold Sponsor, Pryor Cashman, a full-service NYC law firm whose Content Creators & Digital Influencers practice advises creators, talent, and media companies on deals across film, TV, podcasts, brand partnerships, music, publishing, and live events.

Sign up before ticket prices double: Link here


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