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Net Neutrality Is Back On The Table

Tue, Jan 1, 2022
by Drew McManus
It’s become clear that reversing the repeal of Net Neutrality, regulations that require Telecom providers (Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, and ATT&T) to deliver all web content at the same speed, is a serious policy agenda for the Biden administration. Here’s why this is a very good thing for arts and culture organizations. Last July, the
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GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress Data Breach And What You Should Do If It Impacts Your Organization

Mon, Nov 11, 2021
by Drew McManus
On November 22, 2021, GoDaddy informed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a security breach for 1.2 million users on its managed WordPress servers. According to the report, the breach impacted users as far back as September 6, 2021. Let’s review what that means and what your organization should do if you utilize GoDaddy’s
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It’s Never Too Early Or Too Late To Learn About Eye Tracking In Mobile User Experience Research

Tue, Nov 11, 2021
by Drew McManus
Just a quick post today to point out an excellent article by Mariana Macedo at Smashing Magazine that examines eye-tracking within mobile devices, an endeavor most nonprofit performing arts orgs won’t have the luxury of exploring. As a result, resources like this are that much more valuable in that they allow groups insight into larger
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The Days Of Dedicated Fundraising CRMs Are Numbered

Mon, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
I’ve seen several friends and colleagues chatting about a 10/5/2021 article at thenonprofittimes.com which examines the rapidly changing environment of online development. With the subtle headline Fundraisers Wrestling With Tech As Giving Plows Forward, the article doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the biggest self-inflicted hurdles that prevent organizations from maximizing their development efforts.
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Tell Us How You Really Feel

Thu, Sep 9, 2021
by Drew McManus
A 9/25/21 Facebook post from conductor David Leibowitz caught my eye because it’s hard to miss something that begins with “Dear Met Opera: F*** you for your incredibly horrible online ticket purchasing site.” The full post provides more context: Dear Met Opera: F*** you for your incredibly horrible online ticket purchasing site. Timing out before
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