Drew McManus
An Adults Only Event
Thu, Jun 6, 2012
by Drew McManus
The 6/14/212 edition of cnews.canoe.ca reports that Sault Symphony Orchestra supporters discovered food and silent auction items purchased via credit card during a recent orchestra fundraising event appeared on their statements as a Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario adult retail store.
I Bet My Great Is Better Than Your Great
Wed, Jun 6, 2012
by Drew McManus
The Cleveland Plain Dealer published an article on 6/17/2012 by Zachary Lewis that dives head first into one of the most subjective, and uncomfortable, topics for many contemporary big budget orchestras: what makes an orchestra “great,” or “world class” if you prefer PR friendly verbiage. Either way, it comes down to identifying, defining, and (the
Five Leadership Mistakes Of The Galactic Empire
Tue, Jun 6, 2012
by Drew McManus
It’s tough to pass up an article with a headline like today’s post but credit for the hook goes to forbes.com and the 2/13/2012 article written by Alex Knapp under the same title. Just in case you haven’t paid attention to pop culture in the last 30 or so odd years, the Galactic Empire is
Book Burning: A Study In How To Shape Perspective
Mon, Jun 6, 2012
by Drew McManus
The 2012 Effie Awards, which recognize marketing ideas that work based on effective index rankings, awarded a trio of Gold Medals to Leo Burnett Worldwide for their Troy Public Library “Book Burning Party” campaign. When it comes to learning how to shape public perception and frame a debate, this campaign should be required reading.
New Details In The SPCO Negotiations
Fri, Jun 6, 2012
by Drew McManus
In the wake of Monday’s post about the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) negotiations, additional details regarding management’s initial offer have surfaced by way of a comment thread initiated by a SPCO musician negotiating committee member. According to that information, the SPCO was looking for concessions beyond reductions in weeks.
