You Don’t Want To Be “That Guy” Do You?
Mon, Jan 1, 2009
by Drew McManus
Simply put, if you’re a public relations or marketing professional, you can’t get along in this business without a thorough understanding of new media. If you needed any more proof, the always poignant Lisa Hirsch over at Iron Tongue of Midnight published a wonderful post last week entitled “Don’t Be Stupid” which does an excellent
2008 Reader’s Choice
Thu, Jan 1, 2009
by Drew McManus
2008 was a great year for Adaptistration; daily traffic continued to reach new heights, a new blogging platform inspired increased comments and discussion, and original material appeared in traditional and new media outlets with greater frequency than ever before. As such, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone for making Adaptistration a fixture
Looking For Survey Ideas
Wed, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
With 2009 right around the corner, it is time to update Adaptistration’s readership segmentation data by implementing a new survey. Consequently, I would be grateful if anyone out there could pass along any info about similar surveys that were attention grabbers. I’m also curious to know what you think is important and what you’re interested
Some End Of The Year Humor
Tue, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
Thanks to a long-time reader for sending along this link to an article from the 12/12/2008 edition of The Onion which lampoons the popular multisyllabic managerial jargon. His timing couldn’t have been better as I was just finishing up a quick bid for a client that included some of the very same basic jargon for
Cultural Confidence And The Madoff Effect
Mon, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
The latest Cultural Confidence update indicates attitudes surrounding the current economic situation as well as the economic outlook among cultural institutions remained mostly unchanged since the last polling cycle. Since polling began, negative outlooks overshadow positive by no less than two to one while those who believe the current economic condition at their organization is
Not A Creature Was Stirring…
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
It is good see a number of those in the business are taking some time off. According to the quantity and content of automated out-of-office email responses to this week’s Weekly Email Summary, a number of folks are taking not only today but most of next week off. Frankly, I think that’s a good idea,
The Great Thing About Potential Is Its Resilience
Wed, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
In April, 2007 I published a pair of articles about seven orchestras I felt were in right place at the right time to accomplish truly great things. Occupying the #1 spot on that list was the Las Vegas Philharmonic (LVP) and if you’ve been keeping up with music news this week, you may have noticed
Spreading Some Christmas Cheer
Tue, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to focus on some good news. First up, in case you haven’t already heard the Virginia Symphony received an early Christmas present in the form of a $500,000 loan from the Norfolk Economic Development Authority. According to the 12/18/2008 edition of The Virginian-Pilot,
Holiday Homestretch Poll
Mon, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
As we enter the homestretch for the 2008 holiday season, I thought it would be fun to see if the holiday spirit is still going strong or if everyone is Messiah/Nutcracker/Sleigh Ridden out. So take a therapeutic moment and weigh in with your holiday state of mind…
Here It Is, Your Holiday Moment Of Zen
Fri, Dec 12, 2008
by Drew McManus
You know it, you love, it, and it just isn’t the holiday season without it: The Messiah Organist On Crack. If this holiday classic is new to you, give it moment and hang in there until the end; I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s 0:43 of unfiltered Messiah goodness. [audio:hownottoendtheholidayseason.mp3]
