Drew McManus
Examining The Groupmuse Business Model Part 2
Thu, Dec 12, 2015
by Drew McManus
In Part 1, we examined the revenue end of Groupmuse’s business plan but on the other side of the balance sheet are expenses and when it comes to live classical music, the dominant expense typically involves artistic labor costs. But this is where Groupmuse is different; simply put, they don’t pay the musicians at all
Examining The Groupmuse Business Model Part 1
Wed, Dec 12, 2015
by Drew McManus
In a field where business models are well defined, it’s always intriguing to see something new come along. One of the latest entries into that arena is Groupmuse, a for-profit business that facilitates house parties which feature classical musicians. Groupmuse founder, Sam Bodkin, launched the first of these events in January, 2013 and since then,
ArtsHacker Turns One!
Tue, Dec 12, 2015
by Drew McManus
The only thing more fulfilling than successfully filling a demand is doing it alongside a group of enormously talented colleagues and friends. To that end, yesterday was ArtsHacker’s first anniversary and ever since the inaugural post on December 7, 2015 the site has been an unmitigated hit with arts managers. In addition to that segment,
Minnesota Orchestra Musicians Donate $250k To Association. No Funds Earmarked For Eliminating Substitute Pay Disparity.
Mon, Dec 12, 2015
by Drew McManus
The lovefest that is labor relations between the Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) and the Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra (MOMO) crossed a new threshold last week with the announcement that the musicians decided to donate $250,000 in restricted use funds to the MOA for the purpose of establishing The Bellwether Fund, a new program designed
How Did Your Group’s #GivingTueday Turn Out?
Fri, Dec 12, 2015
by Drew McManus
Results from #GivingTuesday 2015 are beginning to emerge, GivingTuesday.org recently published an infographic with known highlights which include more than $116 million dollars raised. Links to previous years’ efforts through 2012 are available as well but the infographics from year to year change enough so as to make a straightforward comparison tricky. Nonetheless, I’m curious
