Audience & Community Engagement
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Dr. Melissa Akaka
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Dr. Melissa Akaka,
Oct 29, 2021
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Dr. Melissa Akaka
In the recent Arts Marketing Coffee Chat entitled “Research & Data: What Do You Need?” I shared the process for how arts organizations can address a specific a business problem by identifying data that an organization has or needs, which can provide insights into developing an effective solution.
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Kristie Swink Benson
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Kristie Swink Benson,
Aug 24, 2021
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Kristie Swink Benson
Breaking down barriers for our audiences to engage with our organization should be a top priority as we navigate today’s ever-changing landscape. Our new and existing audiences will thank us with continuous support, which helps us thrive as arts organizations.
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Dr. Brea M. Heidelberg
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Dr. Brea M. Heidelberg,
Jun 22, 2021
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Dr. Brea M. Heidelberg
The work of rebuilding community, or building community with new partners, cannot be done in isolation. Establishing a strong foundation by choosing to repair or deepen engagement with a specific community and focusing on what’s important to that community, not just your organization’s bottom line, is work best done with others.
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Mr. Tom O’Connor
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Mr. Tom O’Connor,
Feb 23, 2021
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Mr. Tom O’Connor
Over the past year, arts marketing as a discipline has weathered as many changes as the industry we support. From the work that we do, to the roles that we occupy within organizations, and the ways that we relate to one another—everything is in the process of evolution right now.
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Ms. Jennifer Peterson
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Ms. Jennifer Peterson,
Jul 28, 2020
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Ms. Jennifer Peterson
At your core, your organization and its mission haven’t changed. You want to make your patrons happy and continue to share your love of the arts with them. Reframing your image is a simple way to refresh your understanding of who your patrons are so you can better respond to their needs and ensure you’ll remain a vibrant part of their arts community.
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Mrs. Sara R. Leonard
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Mrs. Sara R. Leonard,
Jul 09, 2020
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Mrs. Sara R. Leonard
If, as arts administrators, we cover our eyes and believe that we just need to hold fast to all that we’ve known about our organizations, our communities, and our audiences until the fog lifts, we risk missing opportunities to engage audiences old and new even as our communities are changed in this period of pandemic and civic unrest.
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Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell
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Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell,
Dec 11, 2019
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Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell
The 2019 National Arts Marketing Project Conference in Miami, FL was my first arts administration conference and I had a wonderful time! As an individual artist cultivating diverse audiences as well as an entrepreneur serving clients across the arts ecosystem, #NAMPC was the most ideal professional development for both my artistic and administrative growth.
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Ms. Kat Harding
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Ms. Kat Harding,
Nov 12, 2019
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Ms. Kat Harding
What do beer, cocktails, and ice cream have to do with art? Well, when done creatively, they can be used as vehicles for your museum marketing messages to reach new audiences and visitor attendance goals.
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Krisi Packer
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Krisi Packer,
Jul 10, 2019
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Krisi Packer
The digital landscape is crowded, and with human attention spans coming in at 8.25 seconds (yes, that’s shorter than the attention span of a goldfish), arts marketers need to create content that not only stands out but also helps them connect with their audiences.
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“Crank It Up,” by Philadelphia-based puppet theatre ensemble Spiral Q, addresses neighborhood change a.k.a. gentrification in West Philadelphia. The project was created in partnership with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy as part of their “Civic Practice” program.
Americans for the Arts, the leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, is pleased to announce the second cohort of the Arts Marketing and Audience Engagement in the 21st Century: Building the Capacity of Pennsylvania’s Cultural Sector, a new, five-year initiative to strengthen and advance the arts marketing and audience engagement skills of Pennsylvania-based arts and cultural professionals.
Having trouble gaining Twitter followers? Sam Kern from Influence & Co has some easy fixes for you to have follower success!
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Check out these 10 nonprofits who are dominating Twitter and get some inspiration for your organization's page.
Although it can be difficult for us to do, relaxation is crucial for creativity. See how one Googler saw this problem among his coworkers and started a program that helped to decrease burnout and increase innovation.
Instagram has increasingly become a crucial digital aspect for businesses. From emphasizing the power of Instagram Stories to using the Explore section, check out these tips from the people who know it best.
How to create things that help themselves get shared
Check out these tips on how to get your content shared through addressing your audience's audience.
Digital Marketer, David Verjano, outlines the importance of visual storytelling and the various types of visuals to use to best fit your next campaign.
A zoom-in on the strange and sublime art of Street View, which turns ten years old this week.
Google Street View celebrated its 10th anniversary on May 25; over the years, it has proved to be a source of inspiration for many artists.
Check out this quick how-to guide for using memes on your next online marketing campaign!
Where the museum chooses to display these powerful shows — on the facade of its Bowery building, from dusk to dawn — is a sign of a growing global trend among arts institutions that are trying to make an artistic statement while engaging visitors, both returning and new.
The Top 11 Generation Z Statistics For Every CMO
Generation Z presents a unique challenge and lucrative opportunity for digital marketers.
The new season is upon and I’m sure many community engagement managers out there spent the summer making plans for a variety of initiatives. Probably high on that list were “diversity initiatives”.
With so many benefits of attending and goals to focus on during a conference, choosing just one can be a tall order. And with INBOUND 2016 around the corner, you might be asking yourself: Should you network, and make connections with smart people? Or should you stick to learning, and diligently take notes during the breakout sessions?
Consistency builds trust, deepens relationships, exposes customer challenges, and sparks innovation. Inconsistency results in confusion and distrust.
Author(s): Else, Barbara; Clair, Dr. Alicia; Elis, Elisha; Farbman, Dr. Andrea; Garrison, Julie; Haynes, Tina; Hunter, Dr. Bryan; Pinkerton, Judith; Reuer, Dr. Barbara; Rook, Jenni; Rorke, Dr. Margaret; Simpson, Judy; and Vaudreuil, Rebecca.
Date of Publication: January, 2014
The American Music Therapy Association presented this 2014 briefing paper focused on music therapy programs provided to military personnel, their families, service members in transition, and Veterans on military installations, in military treatment facilities, in VA healthcare facilities, and in communities. It includes four sections: Background, Model Programs, Research, Recommendations & Conclusions.
Author(s): Szántó, András; Levy, Daniel S.; Tyndall, Andrew
Date of Publication: Apr 01, 2005
The National Journalism Program at Columbia University's Reporting the Arts studied trends in space, format, and coverage of the arts and culture in daily newspapers from 10 communities and from selected national news outlets.
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