entertainment, Film
Damon Condon
Part One: Streaming vs. Streamers - A Stand-Off

The creative standstill between viewers and streamers has come to a head. As streaming slowly inches its way to overtaking the conventional ways of watching television, the divide between what viewers want and what is being produced grows. Audiences have made it clear that they prefer the formats of the past overcurrent releases, but streaming companies are refusing to make changes to their current format, especially regarding the sitcom.

Part One: Streaming vs. Streamers - A Stand-Off
Fundraising, Arts & Technology
Ian Hawthorne
DAF Punks Part Two: Beyond Simple Giving, A New ...

With little success in larger-scale government oversight so far, it begs the question: how is the marketplace for DAFs changing and innovating in the response to these singularizing criticisms? Is the market listening and self-correcting as a way to preempt such legislation? Given the broad variety of DAF sponsor organizations, it is evident that the field, while large, is not a monolith and deserves to be measured at its innovative margins. Newer sponsors have revealed themselves to be particularly aware of the controversies yet remain focused on the opportunities these accounts provide and are demonstrating new approaches to DAF sponsorship aimed at greater payout rates and democratization of their platforms.

DAF Punks Part Two: Beyond Simple Giving, A New Model for DAFs
Fundraising, Arts & Technology
Ian Hawthorne
DAF Punks Part One: How Tech-Fueled Disruptors ...

While institutional philanthropy is in a boom-time, foundations have not monopolized such growth. The renewed interest in donor advised funds (DAF) since the pandemic has triggered meteoric growth in the amount of assets stored in DAFs, with recent figures showing over $229 billion stored across 2 million DAF accounts, receiving roughly $86 billion in annual contributions, and granting nearly $52 billion in 2022.

DAF Punks Part One: How Tech-Fueled Disruptors are Reshaping the Role of Donor Advised Funds
Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Surveys
Samantha Sonnet
What Are Museum Professionals Saying About ...

The use of generative AI (GenAI) tools is becoming increasingly prevalent in marketing, particularly for smaller organizations or nonprofits seeking innovative ways to engage audiences and improve workflow efficiency. This article dives into data collected through a survey that was sent out to museum professionals in Pittsburgh and Cleveland to better understand how and if they are utilizing generative AI tools in their marketing strategies.

What Are Museum Professionals Saying About Generative AI for Marketing?
entertainment, Artificial Intelligence
Hannah Brainard
April News: Entertainment Industry Divided on ...

This month, music and film are at the forefront as each battles with the future uses for burgeoning tech. While AI-generated film visuals seem to be coming up short, progress toward realistic AI-generated music is starting to send shockwaves. On the consumer side, music streaming tools are being released to allow more listening experience customization. Across the industry, artists are celebrating ways that some these new tools can enhance their work, while speaking out against potential impacts on jobs, compensation, and creative freedom.

April News: Entertainment Industry Divided on AI Tools

Big Brother's Sweeter Side

Big Brother's Sweeter Side

There is an emerging opportunity for collaboration in the cultural heritage sector, as archeologists around the globe call for new methodologies to process mass-information about cultural heritage sites. This article unpacks how satellite imagery and geographical information systems are shifting the structure of the cultural heritage sector. 

'Tis the Season: Giving Thanks

'Tis the Season: Giving Thanks

Dear Readers,

As we enter the beginning of the holiday season, AMT Lab would like to thank you. Thank you for reading, thinking, leading the way at the forefront of Arts Management and Technology.  We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and successful #GivingTuesday. 

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A Look Back: Museum Computer Network Conference 2017

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A Look Back: Museum Computer Network Conference 2017

AMT Lab recently served as a sponsor for the Museum Computer Network Conference hosted in Pittsburgh, PA. Our contributors attended the conference and reported their most interesting findings in the field.

Take Our Quiz: The Best Project Management Tool For You and Your Team

Take Our Quiz: The Best Project Management Tool For You and Your Team

Project Management Software is the solution organizations, large and small in all industries, are turning to for organizing resources, people, deliverables, workflow, and projects. In 5 minutes, you just might have a new software-solution for your team. At the very least, you will have a better idea of what you are looking for.

Interactive - Map of the Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Palmyra

Interactive - Map of the Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Palmyra

This interactive map will take you on the journey of Palmyra's 2,000 year old Arch of Triumph, beginning in 2005, with Bassel al Safadi Khartabil's effort to virtually document the city, and ending in present day. Explore this excerpt of the arch's history, and begin to understand the ways in which digital technologies have impacted it's destruction and it's digital reconstruction.