Drew McManus
Animals Really Do Make Everything Better
Thu, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
It probably happens far more often that some might think, but animals aren’t all that shy when it comes to walking out on stage during concerts. One of the more recent examples was caught on video during a Vienna Chamber Orchestra concert with pianist Fazil Say in Ephesus, Turkey June 20th. Say posted the video
Getting Beyond Follower Count
Wed, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
There’s an intriguing post from Jonathan Eifert at ArtsHacker about building your brand as an artist and growing social clout into a selling point. I’ve been telling artist clients this for years from the perspective of incorporating current social metrics into promotional materials. Eifert’s post goes into several additional areas on this topic but regarding
Smartphone Program Notes Are Back In The News
Tue, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
Musical America recently published an article about EnCue, a real time program notes app for iOS and Android devices. The idea has been around since 2003 (remember Palm Pilot based Concert Companion?) but like so many topics in this field, it just can’t seem to break free of the same old, tired, discussion points. Let’s
Low Hanging Fruit Monday: Easy & Useful Social Posts Over The Summer
Mon, Jun 6, 2017
by Drew McManus
If you manage your organization’s social media accounts, you know how difficult it can be to come up with relevant posts that don’t come across as “I can’t think of anything else to post.” If your organization has outdoor events, posting screencaps of weather forecasts is a simple and effective option. Even if your events
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