Drew McManus
How NOT To Use Twitter @markoconnor35
Fri, Mar 3, 2012
by Drew McManus
When Twitter was launched, I wasn’t a big fan but I’ve sincerely warmed up to the platform in recent years. Consequently, it is frustrating to see the alarming increase of arts groups and artists approaching the medium with as much subtlety and finesse as email spam peddling penis enlargement pills; case in point, @markoconnor35.
Compensation Déjà vu Philly Style
Thu, Mar 3, 2012
by Drew McManus
It is worth noting that the current brouhaha over the Philadelphia Orchestra Association’s (POA) decision to extend President and CEO Allison Vulgamore’s contract for three years along with a list of perks and restored bonuses isn’t the first time the organization caught heat over executive compensation. In 2004, the POA (led by former board chair
Editorial Cartoon: Bunkruptcy
Wed, Mar 3, 2012
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration’s editorial cartoonist, Paul Dixon, is stretching his satirical chops with his latest offering which serves up a hot-button twofer. And since a picture is worth a thousand words, I’ll leave it at that.
What Do You Think [Blank] Gets Right?
Tue, Mar 3, 2012
by Drew McManus
Toward the end of the March, I’ll be publishing a pair of articles in conjunction with a bit of research* I’m doing vis-a-vis a presentation during the upcoming 2012 American Orchestras Summit, hosted by the University of Michigan (Mar. 21-23, 2012). I’ve invited a select cross section of managers, board members, and musicians to answer
Musicians Aren't The Only Stakeholder You Should Worry About
Mon, Mar 3, 2012
by Drew McManus
Following last week’s news about the Philadelphia Orchestra Association (POA) President and CEO’s contract extension, a good bit of negative feedback has popped up by way of culture blog readers at a number of outlets. Although much of the criticism is focused on the long list of executive perks, deferred payments, bonuses, etc. and the
