I’m honored to have been asked to contribute a few posts to the 2011 National Arts Marketing Project blog salon. My initial contribution went up yesterday and focuses on the responsibility of technology providers overselling the merits of what a product can accomplish. The idea came to me after receiving a text message from a colleague that read “…always fun to watch as people realize [Technology-X] doesn’t cause gumdrops and lollipops to fall from the sky…”
Not Pulling Any Punches In Denver
Make no bones about it, the Denver Post’s Fine Arts Critic, Kyle MacMillan, has some strong opinions about the current state of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO), its value to the community, and what stakeholders need to start doing in order to make things better. In an article published on 10/1/2011, he lays out a straightforward account that doesn’t require any reading between the lines to understand.
Anyone Interested In Helping Out With The Website Reviews?
Sometimes we’re blind to the most obvious of solutions and end up at the mercy of others for some much needed clarity. I’m certainly no exception and as it turns out, an unsolicited offer from a colleague to help with the annual website reviews couldn’t have been better timed. Moreover, it provided the virtual kick in the backside I need to officially ask for some help.
To Compete Or Not To Compete
In the wake of the very public, lawyer filled, and at times nasty feud between Peter Nero and the Philly Pops and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association (POA), both groups ultimately arrived at a separation agreement. They will continue with joint operations through June, 2012 and beyond that, they are once again separate entities.
Deadline Wednesday
It’s a busy week and the time to write the article I wanted to post today about non-compete clauses didn’t materialize so it will have to wait until tomorrow. But I want folks to start thinking about it before we jump in tomorrow. In particular, think about the recent Peter Neo/Philly Pop and Philadelphia Orchestra Association (POA) split.