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Freebies for loyalty

Posted On March 22, 2017 By Shoshana

I was thinking about subscriptions today. Many of us have used the same subscription platform for decades. There has been an attempt to upgrade subscriptions, but I also wanted to throw in my two cents for adding loyalty programs that use free tickets or other freebies as a reward system. Subscriptions give certain benefits, but… 

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The Big Bad Wolf – Arts Cuts

Posted On March 21, 2017 By Shoshana

There was an article this morning that took the side of “the arts will survive.” The writer does not think the arts will be defunded, and if they are, we have other income streams and an ability to call on more support. There have been articles stating that since cuts have been announced for certain agencies,… 

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ADS Podcast: Ambassador Programs

Posted On March 20, 2017 By Shoshana

Let’s talk about Ambassador Programs on the ADS Podcast this week! There… 

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Arts Advocacy Examples

Posted On March 9, 2017 By Shoshana

I am backtracking to wrap up the arts advocacy theme for last… 

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Evolving for Audience Development

Posted On February 27, 2017 By Shoshana

After witnessing a few videos of Kyle Cease’s EvolvingOutLoud.com, I am changing… 

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Art Form Advocacy

Posted On February 20, 2017 By Shoshana

We continue our arts advocacy conversation with art form advocacy. If you… 

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Sharing is the ultimate!

Posted On February 17, 2017 By Shoshana

Last thought before the weekend – sharing is still the ultimate way to spread the word on social media. I have been seeing likes, favorites, and a few comments, but sharing an event is still the best way to bulk up your organic outreach. Here’s the challenge, for some reason, people are not sharing these… 

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Personal Arts Advocacy

Posted On February 13, 2017 By Shoshana

Our journey of becoming an arts advocate continues! This week we will… 

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Video doesn’t have to be perfect – it just has to exist!

Posted On February 9, 2017 By Shoshana

I am working with the Opera on Tap Colorado folks to help with their brand new Mini Festival of Mini Operas. I was in need of content for social media, and I asked Eve Orenstein, their Director, for a quick video explaining the how and why she came up with this festival concept. She did… 

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Arts Advocacy Podcast Month!

Posted On February 6, 2017 By Shoshana

This month, the ADS Podcast will be all about arts advocacy. Due… 

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