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Thu, Sep 9, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 082
Astute visitors may have already noticed the new “Related Posts” function at the bottom of each post. This is one of the newest features related to the Season of Updates and unlike the previous version, this one is learning what to display based on how you surf through content. No worries, there isn’t any sort
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We Still Have More In Common Than Not

Wed, Sep 9, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 144
It never hurts to brush up on labor relations which is why I wanted to point over to a post here from 3/22/2012 titled “What The Other Side Gets Right.” The article is the result of research for a conference panel discussion that involved inviting a cross section of managers, board members, and musicians to
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Are Things About To Go Sideways For The Oregon Bach Festival?

Tue, Sep 9, 2017
by Drew McManus
PR Crisis Management
There’s a study in PR crisis management unfolding in real-time via the Oregon Bach Festival’s (OBF) decision to terminate artistic director, Matthew Halls. If you haven’t been following the details, here’s what you need to know: In June, 2017, the OBF completed a contract extension with Halls through the 2020 season. Barely two months later
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The All New Adaptistration: Ahead of Schedule!

Mon, Sep 9, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 028
Today marks the latest benchmark in the Season of Updates with a brand-new design and layout. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new. Increased Focus On Content The biggest change is the move to a full width layout for all pages and posts. It is the first time the site has been designed without any
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It’s Time To Turn This Blog Up To 11

Fri, Sep 9, 2017
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 209
The season of Adaptation Network updates just took things up a notch and jump into podcasting, thanks in large part to push from a colleague who will be my fellow podcaster. I can’t say who she is yet, but soon. What I can say is the podcast will be focused squarely on all things arts
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