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Music venue owners are faced with the constant challenge of selling out shows. For many, when a show is selling slowly there’s a temptation to unload inventory through third-party ticket discounters. Can these companies help you sell a few more tickets? Sure, but it comes …
In part one of this story, we uncovered six surprising discoveries about nonprofit fundraising based on a study by the researchers behind “Freakonomics.” Those included California Symphony’s “Once and Done” fundraiser, the power of suggested donation amounts and personalized appeals, and some counterintuitive revelations on …
Over the past two decades, researchers have begun to take a serious interest in nonprofit fundraising. At the forefront of this research are economists from the University of Chicago, who are conducting field experiments to determine which techniques are most successful. This field research is …
Executive Directors running performing arts organizations are faced with a variety of challenges every day. From curating programming, to staffing the box office, to paying the electrical bills, it seems like a day’s work is never done. Thankfully, once your website is online, you don’t …
It’s universally accepted that Rule #1 of showbiz is, “the show must go on.” Which means that Rule #2 is, “if the show can’t go on, you better handle it properly before your audience turns into an angry mob.” For theater and venue owners, it’s …
People working in live music publicity know that the difference between success and failure depends on how effectively they market their shows. Social media marketing is crucial, as is maintaining your website and keeping all your listings up to date. Email marketing—cultivating lists of fans …
The holidays mark an important time of year in the theater business. It’s the period when charitable giving reaches its annual peak—34 percent of all charity donor gifts are made in the last three months of the year. On the surface, this sounds like good …
If you’re in the business of selling tickets or filling seats, it’s likely you’re just as deeply involved in the business of slinging drinks. And as fall creeps into winter, you’re likely to see an uptick in alcohol sales. The holiday season is a magical …
