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A Good Reminder That You Don’t Always Pick Engagement Channels

Tue, Jan 1, 2020
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While yesterday’s article examined the highlights from the 2019 reader survey, there was one particular item that warranted a separate post: RSS feeds. Among the new questions in the 2019 survey was one asking readers their primary point of contact with articles. For those indicating a daily or weekly email subscription, the survey included a

2019 Readership Segmentation Survey Results

Mon, Jan 1, 2020
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The Readership Segmentation Surveys routinely produce intriguing insight and this year was no exception. Having said that, it’s been a few years since our last examination and the added time gap produced some eye-opening perspectives. Demographics & Occupation Direct reader responses confirmed something Google Analytics has been indicating in that the division of readers across

If You’re Looking For Greener Pastures, Now Is A Good Week

Fri, Jan 1, 2020
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For whatever reason, there was a flood of job listings at ArtsAdminJobs.com this week. 14 so far and only four of those were internships. Two were Featured Listings and the rest cover everything for orchestra gigs to Choral, Academic, Festival, Theater, Dance, PAC, and Opera sectors. You’ll find opportunities in San Antonio, Palm Beach, San

AFM-EPF Drops the Hammer

Thu, Jan 1, 2020
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While it comes as no surprise, the recent announcement from the American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) heralding massive cuts to member benefits is sure to bring more than its fair share of angst among AFM members who are part of the plan. While the plan has to be approved by the

What Good Is Cultural Diplomacy If We’re Willing To Target Culture?

Wed, Jan 1, 2020
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There’s an excellent commentary article by Philip Kennicott in the 1/6/2020 edition of the Washington Post that examines the unrest following statements from President Trump about his intent to order the US Armed Forces to attack cultural sites inside Iran should tensions continue to escalate. While there are no shortage of commentary decrying the position,
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