Sometimes The Simplest Solution Really Is The Best
Wed, Apr 4, 2022
by Drew McManus
When it comes to some of the most important analytics tasks you should be tracking, the best way to go about it may actually be best served using simple solutions. During the 2022 Ohio Museums Association Conference session on Google Analytics, my co-presenter, Ceci Dadisman, was covering her section on how to go about creating
The Updated #ClickClickDone Slide Deck From #OMA2022 Is Available
Mon, Apr 4, 2022
by Drew McManus
I’m looking forward to delivering the Click.Click.Done. Must-Have Google Analytics Settings and Reports session this morning at the 2022 Ohio Museums Association Conference. It doesn’t matter how many times I present this session, there’s always something new to focus on thanks to the diversity of needs based on the sector where attendees work. This version
Met Plans To Expand Revenue By Going All-In On Charitable Gaming
Fri, Apr 4, 2022
by Drew McManus
While charitable gaming (the fancy term for gambling) isn’t new, it’s not a revenue source most nonprofit performing arts organizations explore. That’s about to change following a recent statement from The Met announcing a new round of charitable gaming revenue streams. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MET ENTERS AN AGREEMENT TO PARTNER WITH GAMEDOZE TECHNOLOGIES TO DEVELOP
#TBT There’s More Than Musician On Musician Bias Going On
Thu, Mar 3, 2022
by Drew McManus
Since we’re on a week of HR related topics, I wanted to circle back to a point from Part 2 of the Van Magazine article review. Specifically, the notion that good HR isn’t something that can be pointed at one stakeholder group, it must be top-down throughout the entire organization. For example, the Van Magazine
Find Out Who’s Tuned In To Arts Organizations Today. Spoiler: Those With Email
Wed, Mar 3, 2022
by Drew McManus
The folks at Capacity Interactive (CI) recently published the latest installment of their Performing Arts Ticket Buyer Media Usage Study. The previous installment was released right before COVID-19 so as I’m sure you can imagine, a lot has changed. I’m still reviewing the content but a few items that jumped out at me from the
An Ounce Of HR Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure, Part 1
Mon, Mar 3, 2022
by Drew McManus
For the past two decades, I’ve written about how the lack of adequate Human Resources (HR) practices has hobbled the internal culture inside professional orchestras. As a result, workplace satisfaction, the one thing nonprofit organizations supposedly offer to offset competitive pay, is so bad it continues to be one of the few third-rail topic neither
Employers Behaving Badly
Fri, Mar 3, 2022
by Drew McManus
Just a short, but poignant, rant to round out the week. Recently, I hired a new contract worker and after their first onboard meeting with one of the software engineers they reached out in Slack with the following query: “I wanted to ask if meetings should also be recorded on my timesheet.” I get it.
Getting Back Into The Conference Swing
Thu, Mar 3, 2022
by Drew McManus
It’s been so long since I’ve had a conference appearance on the schedule, I complete forgot to promote it with my usual schedule. But better late than never so if you’re planning on attending the Ohio Museums Association annual conference in Cincinnati, OH be sure to add Click.Click.Done. Developing Your Google Analytics Skills session I’m
In All But A Few Circumstances, I’ll Take A Solid Skills/Certifications List Over A Degree
Wed, Mar 3, 2022
by Drew McManus
When it comes to job requirements, I find degrees have less value than they did a decade ago. Certainly, some positions the demand specific degrees but they don’t comprise the majority of openings. Instead, placing higher value on demonstrated skill sets and platform certifications are where you’ll find job candidate gold. Joe Patti beat me
An Ounce Of HR Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure, Part 2