Web/Tech
How NOT To Use Twitter @markoconnor35
Fri, Mar 3, 2012
by Drew McManus
When Twitter was launched, I wasn’t a big fan but I’ve sincerely warmed up to the platform in recent years. Consequently, it is frustrating to see the alarming increase of arts groups and artists approaching the medium with as much subtlety and finesse as email spam peddling penis enlargement pills; case in point, @markoconnor35.
What The Orchestra Field Can Learn From Playboy and The Financial Times
Mon, Feb 2, 2012
by Drew McManus
If your organization is considering developing an iPhone/iPad app to be distributed through Apple’s App Store, you might not need it. As apps have grown in popularity over the past few years, more and more business are discovering that the content restrictions and revenue cuts enforced by Apple aren’t worth the hassle; and their experiences
16px Font Size and 48px Wide Buttons Are The New Black
Fri, Feb 2, 2012
by Drew McManus
We’re going to geek out a bit today over a few user experience (UX) items that are going to have a substantial impact over not just online design but print design as both formats as users increasingly gravitate toward uniformity. The driving force behind many of these changes is the rise of mobile platform usage;
Why You Should Be Thinking About Round-Up Donations
Wed, Feb 2, 2012
by Drew McManus
Over the last few months, I’ve noticed an uptick in the frequency of round-up donation functionality at a number of online retailers. If you’re not already familiar with how round-up donations work, it’s a fairly straightforward micro-fundraising method; during the checkout process, buyers are asked if they want to round-up their purchase to the nearest
Using Basecamp For Season Planning
Thu, Feb 2, 2012
by Drew McManus
I recall having a conversation with the executive director for an under $2 million budget group several months ago and he was recounting some of the immediate hurdles he encountered when stepping into the job. One of the more nagging issues was the complete lack of a season planning calendar and to add insult to
