Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

Surveys

Seat Selection Survey Results. So. Many. Hurdles.

Mon, Jul 7, 2021
It’s no secret that even the best marketing campaigns are worthless if something prevents your target from completing the transaction. Consequently, the more we know about those hurdles, the better. For most performing arts organizations, allowing ticket buyers to select their own seats is a strong selling point. But if online buyers find that process

What Are You Seat Selection Pain Points?

Mon, Jul 7, 2021
Over the weekend, I posted a query on Facebook asking what sorts of pain points they encounter when selecting individual seats during the online ticket buying process. The feedback has been fascinating so I thought I would expand on that here with a survey. While I could populate the survey questions with options, I’m more

Survey: What Do You Think About Donor Cultivation Tracking Software?

Mon, Feb 2, 2021
Over the years I’ve had some fascinating conversations with development professionals on the pros and cons of donor cultivation tracking software. By and large, those I speak with either swear by them or curse them as a one-size-fits-none time suck. With the explosion of purpose-built apps, there are quite a few dedicated donor management apps,

Orchestra Admin Employment Status Update Survey Results

Tue, Dec 12, 2020
First and foremost, I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a response for the employment status update survey. It’s not easy to talk about the pressures of looking for work, which makes this terrific response that much more meaningful. Just over 100 responses arrived and according

If You Haven’t Completed The Employment Status Update Survey, Please Do

Mon, Nov 11, 2020
The initial responses to last week’s survey asking orchestra managers who lost their position over pandemic shutdowns to provide an update on their employment status has been both sobering and revealing. So far, the vast majority of respondents have yet to find a replacement position and a few respondents have been kind enough to provide
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