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Met Plans To Expand Revenue By Going All-In On Charitable Gaming

Fri, Apr 4, 2022
by Drew McManus
While charitable gaming (the fancy term for gambling) isn’t new, it’s not a revenue source most nonprofit performing arts organizations explore. That’s about to change following a recent statement from The Met announcing a new round of charitable gaming revenue streams. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MET ENTERS AN AGREEMENT TO PARTNER WITH GAMEDOZE TECHNOLOGIES TO DEVELOP
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Met Announces Acquisition Deal With Disney

Thu, Apr 4, 2021
by Drew McManus
The Met released the following statement this morning to announce a new exclusive distribution and production deal with the Walt Disney Company. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DISNEY TO ACQUIRE THE METROPOLITAN OPERA COMPANY Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to exclusive distribution and production deal with world-renowned Metropolitan Opera Company, including legendary radio broadcasts and
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New Award Aims To Recognize Programming Excellence

Mon, Apr 4, 2019
by Drew McManus
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The Society of Composing Tradition issued a press statement today announcing a new award for orchestras that embrace what it defines as “programming music from composers that have a proven track record of success.” April 1, 2019 SOCIETY OF COMPOSING TRADITION ANNOUNCES NEW AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS PROGRAMMING OF TRADITIONAL REPERTOIRE Program will formalize a system
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