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Drew McManus

FREE Enhanced Twitter Profile Survival Kit For Arts Orgs

Fri, Dec 12, 2011
Although there’s no official release date as of yet, Twitter’s Enhanced Profile pages are right around the corner. And what better way to wrap up the last weekday before Christmas than to offer a Santa sized sack full of knowledge and downloadable freebies with everything you need to know!

An Excellent Example Of In-Depth Arts Journalism

Thu, Dec 12, 2011
Although it doesn’t deal directly with orchestras, Mark MacNamara authored an article for the 12/16/2011 edition of San Francisco Classical Voice that is a benchmark example of how an in-depth article on governance related issues should work.

Understanding The Relationship Between Websites, Box Office, and CRM

Wed, Dec 12, 2011
Ever since publishing an article in July, 2011 that explained the differences between Apps and Mobile Websites I have wanted to tackle another web related issue that tends to be the source for much confusion; in particular, the differences between websites, box office, and customer relationship management solutions (CRM) along with where they do and

Some Heavy Thinking On CRM

Tue, Dec 12, 2011
Joe Patti published a terrific article yesterday over at Butts In The Seats that examines some new thinking going on amid the field of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). What makes the conversation interesting is the school of thought among trend setters in the for profit world is begging to shift toward the thinking that CRM

12 Days Of Christmas: Orchestra Manager Edition

Mon, Dec 12, 2011
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Ah, the stress of the holiday season; budgets closing, artists calling in sick, inclement weather, and more; all in one convenient headache inducing package. Well, let’s take some time and poke a little fun at the season and get in some venting at the same time with some new lyrics to The Twelve Days of
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