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Everything Tech Providers Wished You Knew About Writing An RFP #NAMPC Slide Deck

Monday, November 12th, 2018 by Drew McManus

I’m SEA>ORD bound today and had a wonderful time at #NAMPC 2018. The presentation was a hit (more on that later) and before I forget, I wanted to make the slide deck available. Based on feedback from earlier versions of this presentation, and in order to better suit the content to NAMPC attendees, my co-presenter, Ceci Dadisman, and I made the following modifications: New content focusing on ticketing and box office …

Off To Seattle And #NAMPC 2018

Friday, November 9th, 2018 by Drew McManus

I’m en route to Seattle for the 2018 National Arts Marketing Project Conference (#NAMPC) where I’ll be presenting Everything Tech Providers Wished You Knew About Writing An RFP (Plus The Stuff They Want To Keep Secret) along with co-presenter, Ceci Dadisman. Sunday, November 11, 2018 11:00am to 12:15pm Description Wouldn’t it be nice to have enough confidence to know if the proposal you get from tech providers is a meaningful bid or …

More Sexual Misconduct And Institutional Unrest

Thursday, November 8th, 2018 by Drew McManus

The 11/5/2018 edition of the Boston Globe published an article by Kay Lazar that reports on upheaval at the Boston Philharmonic. The source of their disorder comes in the form of a pair of senior artistic figures have been dismissed due to charges of sexual misconduct. Associate conductor, Benjamin Vickers, and artistic advisor, David St. George, are both no longer associated with the organization. St. George was arrested in late September …

Post-Election Day Off

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 by Drew McManus

Who am I kidding? Most of my non-work hours yesterday were focused on election results. As such, I’m taking the day off. Since this is being written well in advance of polls closing, I have zero clue how things will turn out. But now that it’s later* and you know the results (a few expected close-calls notwithstanding), I’m curious to know whether you think state and federal governments are more, or …

Go Vote!

Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 by Drew McManus

It’s election day and if you haven’t already cast ballet vote in early-voting be sure to get out before your polls close. If the weather is bad, you’ve had an awful day, or life has thrown some sadness in your direction, don’t be afraid to reach out to friends and family for encouragement, support, and assistance. While there are no shortages of hot button topics this election cycle, don’t forget to …