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A conversation with Drew McManus: What is Artshacker.com?

Posted On April 23, 2015 By Shoshana

Please welcome to the ADS Podcast, Drew McManus! Drew is one of… 

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“It’s Not For People Like Us”

Posted On March 12, 2015 By Shoshana

In my inbox, a Wallace Foundation study was delivered. Getting Past “It’s… 

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Subscriptions, dead or alive, with special guest Al Stilo

Posted On February 11, 2015 By Shoshana

After many years of debate of whether subscriptions are dead or alive… 

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Ask Shoshana: Change & Niche

Posted On August 15, 2014 By Shoshana

Welcome to the first segment of our “Ask Shoshana” format for ADS Podcast.… 

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Scott Harrison of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra chats about their webcasts

Posted On July 11, 2014 By Shoshana

Scott Harrison, executive director of board engagement & strategy and executive producer… 

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Partnering with PBS – a conversation with Amy Wratchford of American Shakespeare Center

Posted On March 27, 2014 By Shoshana

Amy Wratchford, the managing director of the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton,… 

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Audience development for composers with Jeffrey Nytch

Posted On February 20, 2014 By Shoshana

Composer, Jeffrey Nytch stopped by the ADS Podcast to discuss how he… 

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11 Tips On How To Promote Opening Night with Clay Mabbitt of Sold Out Run

Posted On January 24, 2014 By Shoshana

Today I had a conversation with Clay Mabbitt of Sold Out Run. … 

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Collaborate with yourself!

Posted On November 14, 2013 By Shoshana

I had a thought today after reading an article that I wanted… 

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An Audience Development Week

Posted On October 25, 2013 By Shoshana

Shoshana takes you through an amazing week of audience development for the… 

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“Shoshana led our board in a terrific two-hour workshop on the value of Audience Development. The presentation was tremendously helpful to us in defining our audience and has been a major influence in how we relate to our patrons. I’m convinced that our evolving work in Audience Development will lead to stronger relationships with our patrons.” —Harold Gray, Artistic Director

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