Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Mental Health

Vulnerability Is The New Black

Wed, Jun 6, 2022
Joe Patti published a great article yesterday that serves up a good helping of grounded wisdom in the form of reviewing the fundamental difference between promotion and marketing. “…a [promotional] message of ‘come see this show’ is different from ‘this is a place that provides an opportunity to share experiences with family and friends.’ The

Workplace Mental Health: Vulnerability And Compassion Are The New Black

Thu, Jan 1, 2022
Over the course of the pandemic, several orchestras have been developing programs that focus on mental health of patrons. That’s a very good thing but it never hurts to remember that we need to keep an eye on one another behind the scenes. All stakeholders are feeling an enormous amount of pressure which manifests in