Sometimes You Just Need To Look At Some Cat Pictures
Fri, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
It has been one of those relentlessly busy weeks and at the end of a long day of work yesterday, a colleague sends along a link to a devo appeal video on Twitter. Turns out, it was one of the worst devo appeal videos I’ve seen in a long time, as in soul-crushingly bad. It
Who Says This Field Doesn’t Benefit From Advancements In Technology?
Thu, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
There’s more than a bit of ironic nostalgia connected to the realization that tasks which used to be complicated and time consuming are now point-and-click straightforward. Case in point, connecting Google Analytics (GA) to any one of a dozen commonly used digital services. There was a time when you had to understand every aspect of
The Gig Economy Gets A Taste Of Regulatory Oversight
Wed, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
Back in May, we pointed out an article that was examining the business practices of Sofar Sounds, a presenter of non-classical music events in small venues. In a nutshell, the company’s business model has come under scrutiny of the New York State Department of Labor, who confirmed an investigation into Sofar Sounds is in motion.
Casting An Eye Toward Fall
Tue, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
A bit of a housekeeping post today. It’s hard to imagine the end of summer is much closer than the start so to that end, I took a step back to see what was in store and there are some nice topics on the horizon. I’ve had a very good exchange with the LA Opera
Domingo’s Response To #MeToo Allegations Continues To Raise Eyebrows
Fri, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
The 8/14/2019 edition of the LA Times published an article by Catherine Womack that examines a cross section of concern in response to Plácido Domingo’s public statement in the wake of several #MeToo allegations. This is the same public statement we examined earlier this week that I described as “lead[ing] with a softly worded denial
Which Conferences Do You Attend?
Thu, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
Ceci Dadisman presents at a lot of conferences. Seriously. A lot. There’s nearly 30 listed on her scheudle for this season and it must have got her thinking because she posted an article at ArtsHacker asking readers to list their favorite (arts and non-arts specific) conferences they find useful as arts administrators. To that end,
The Latest #MeToo Installment
Wed, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
What more is there to say about #MeToo revelations other than cautioning against becoming numb. To that end, the 8/13/2019 edition of the Associated Press published an article by Jocelyn Gecker that reports on allegations from multiple accusers that Placido Domingo would “pressure women into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and then sometimes punishing the
Define That: Total Fiscal Transparency
Tue, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
There’s a fascinating article by Charles T. Downey in the 8/12/19 edition of Washington Classical Review that examines the ongoing Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) lockout. Downey suggests that in order for the organization to maintain artistic integrity while addressing existing economic conditions, the BSO’s executive leadership must “establish total financial transparency.” That’s a superb suggestion
Accessible Event Driven Website Features
Mon, Aug 8, 2019
by Drew McManus
If accessibility isn’t on your organization’s radar, you may want to begin thinking about moving in that direction. In addition to the host of website related topics, performing arts organizations also need to consider how accessibility and sensory friendly events intersect with artistic planning and the overall concert experience. The theatre sector tends to be
Even The Corporate Sector Is Acknowledging The Role Of WorkPlace Satisfaction