Are You Thinking About Ticket Fees?
Tue, Jun 6, 2021
by Drew McManus
I just want to kick off this topic by posting a Tweet thread from the always sharp Lisa Hirsch, better known to some as the author of The Iron Tongue Of Midnight. Lisa has routinely tracked how organizations assign and deal with fees so it comes as no surprise to see she’s approaching this subject
Why Are Still Associating Value By Relative Fish v. Pond Size?
Fri, Jun 6, 2021
by Drew McManus
Just a quick pointer today to highlight something Joe Patti published earlier this week about coming out of the pandemic with an adjusted perspective toward the value of various approaches to live streaming. The term “Internet famous” is used to imply a certain niche appeal, but sometimes that is enough. Every location and organization is
#TBT: Maybe It Wasn’t A Joke After All
Thu, Jun 6, 2021
by Drew McManus
Recently, a reader reached out with an ironic life imitating art observation that connects the whole Juilliard student protests in response to tuition increases with an April Fool’s post here from 2018. The gag focused on a tongue-in-cheek music conservatory, “Juiliard Institute” (spelling error intentional), that started offering students financial aid with repayment in the form
Juilliard Students Continue To Seek A Tuition Freeze
Wed, Jun 6, 2021
by Drew McManus
Right before the compensation report week, we examined how Juilliard Students were protesting tuition hikes and since then, the situation has exploded. The New York Times and Rolling Stones both covered the story along with sector-specific outlets like Inside Higher Education. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the school’s administration has kept to a tight list of talking points
Are You Inadvertently Cultivating An Us Against Them Environment?