More Fun With Video Commercials
Tue, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
At the beginning of the month I published an article about a new wave of resources for putting together high quality video commercials along with an example in the form of a promotional video I put together using some of the options provided in the list of resources. Since then, dozens of arts managers have
"Board Members Are Sick And Tired Of The Musicians' Complaining" In Colorado
Mon, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
If you’ve been following events at the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) this past week, you’ve probably scratched your head in confusion more than once. What started off as a comparatively typical request to reopen the master agreement following news of dire financial conditions has culminated in one of the most theatrical displays from a stakeholder
The Deadline To Complete The Website Review Survey Is Today
Fri, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
First of all, a great big thank you to all of the groups who have already completed the 2011 Orchestra Website Review surveys. We already have nearly twice the number of completed surveys as last season’s review but today is the deadline to complete the survey for your organization so don’t wait.
A Predatory Practice That Is Sucking This Field Dry
Thu, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
There is a gang of predatory vendors out there sucking some arts organizations dry without those groups even realizing it. So it’s time to kick open the shutters and blinds and shed some light on these disreputable practices.
I Dare You To Not Love The Kittens
Wed, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
A great big hat-tip to Bill Eddins for posting an article at Sticks And Drones on 9/15/2011 which highlights a video from the musicians of the Grand Rapids Symphony (GRS). The video is a wonderful example of a well made and affordable promotional video that reinforces simple is good.
Things That Make You Go Buh?!? Craviso To Louisville
Tue, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
The news started trickling in toward the middle of last week but an article by Gabe Bullard in the 9/16/2011 edition of WFPL.com made it official when it reported that consultant Ralph Craviso had been selected by the Louisville Orchestra (LO) and their musicians to become involved in the mediation of their labor dispute. The
What's a Performing Arts Executive Worth?
Mon, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
I had the pleasure last week of recording a segment for WQXR.org’s Conducting Business program with host Jeff Spurgeon on the topic of executive compensation within the performing arts field. In addition to myself was Debra Oppenheim, the co-founder of Phillips Oppenheim, an executive search firm that specializes in arts institutions. It was a terrific
No! Don't Cut The Donkey Sketch
Fri, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
In case you thought the whole relevancy and identity crisis was something new to the business then allow me to direct you to a video clip from a Steve Martin NBC special that aired 30 years ago (the donkey bit shows up at 2:20).
An Odd Turn Of Events In Colorado
Thu, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
It wasn’t all that long ago that mainstream media reports about the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) were nothing but positive. The 4/13/2011 edition of the Denver Business Journal reported that the group was on the fast track to stability and success but fast forward barely five months later and the 9/10/2011 edition of the Denver
How To Comment Without Looking Like An Ass
Wed, Sep 9, 2011
by Drew McManus
Given the proliferation of contentious labor disputes over the past year, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that comments coming in to those respective articles can be filled with a great deal of passion and emotion. At the same time, those sorts of comments can be the primary reason behind making the respective author look
