Just in time for the National Performing Arts Convention this week, my new Moo MiniCards arrived and I can’t wait to start handing them out. If you aren’t already familiar with Moo’s MiniCards all you need to know is that they are "it" when it comes to the latest trend in business card design. London based Moo takes business card customization to insane levels by allowing users to print a full-bleed graphic on one side with up to six lines of text on the other. But wait, I can hear you saying "that’s no big deal, a lot of printers allow you to do that already. Here’s the catch: you can print each one of your minimum 100 order cards with a completely different image if you so desire…
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Conventions, Compensation, And Blogging
For those with plans to attend the National Performing Arts Convention in Denver next week, make a note to attend The Online Salon Movement, Thursday, June 12, 2008; 4:30-5:45pm, in Room 303 at the Colorado Convention Center where my fellow panelists and I will engage in an inclusive discussion about how the "blogosphere" continues to transform the way arts organizations interact with the media and the public at large." Moderator Monica Reinagel has done an excellent job at getting everyone prepared for the panel discussion and there will be ample opportunity for those in attendance to take part in the session. In addition to serving as a speaker for the panel session, I’m putting together a special edition of the How To Connect With New Media article series as a FREE, downloadable eBook…
Out Of The Circle Of Trust (kinda)
Earlier this week, I posted an article about the new print-on-demand store I opened up at LuLu.com. As a result of some previous experience with LuLu.com I determined they were a better fit for my publishing needs than my previous on-demand provider, CafePress.com. Since then I’ve encountered one aspect of LuLu.com’s service than I am entirely unsatisfied with and it is something potential users should know about before opening an account…
Looking Ahead To Organizational Blogging
After posting a blog earlier in the week about the Edmonton Symphony’s new blog, I received a number of emails from marketing professionals pointing out blogs they currently like and asking a bunch of questions about the nuts and bolts behind starting an organizational blog. Coincidentally, one of my favorite geek blogs, problogger.net, posted a pair of articles about emerging trends in blogging as well as a few fundamental items that won’t change anytime soon. As a result, I’ve come up with some insights…
In Columbus, Why Read When You Can Watch?
On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 the musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) held a press conference to release a proposed financial plan prepared by Wachovia Securities Vice-President, Daniel R. LaMacchia. The musicians assert that this plan will allow the organization to move forward with an uninterrupted 2008/09 season as well as produce financial stability the CSO board has been seeking. According to an article in the 5/21/2008 edition of the Columbus Dispatch, CSO board president Robert "Buzz" Trafford accepted the musician’s invitation to resume negotiations but took the opportunity to deride LaMacchia’s credentials.
"Mr. LaMacchia is a stockbroker and I’m not sure how much he knows about the operations of a symphony orchestra," Trafford said.