entertainment, Film
Staff Researcher
Part I: Playing the Game: The Convergence of ...

Due to the popularity and booming business of video games, Hollywood studios have capitalized on popular game titles by developing new content based off of their intellectual property (IP). This study sets out to better understand video game IP’s impact on film and television markets and what specific elements might impact an adaptation’s success. 

Part I: Playing the Game: The Convergence of Video
Artificial Intelligence, Conferences, museums
Brett Crawford
Future of Museums Summit 2024 Key Takeaways

Sustainability and AI were at the forefront this year at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Future of Museums Summit. What role will museums play in creating climate-friendly communities? And how can AI be used to maximize efficiency, increase accessibility, and deepen engagement? Read key conference takeaways from Xueer Ho and Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford.

Future of Museums Summit 2024 Key Takeaways
Analytics, Data, Management
Ian Hawthorne
Data Cultures Part II: Breaking Free from the ...

An overemphasis on data-driven work within the nonprofit sector has been shown to result in cycles of disempowerment, driven by third-party data demands of funding bodies.. This compounds due to the many market orientations nonprofits need to adopt, particularly prevalent among the arts. A key to navigating these markets and funder requirements lies in identifying a specific data culture best fit for your organization and investing in resources and training in order to achieve that framework sustainably.

Data Cultures Part II: Breaking Free from the Cycle of Disempowerment
Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, museums
Staff Researcher
Envisioning the Future of Museum Accessibility ...

With AI’s ability to automatically produce content and process complicated datasets with high accuracy, museums worldwide are exploring ways in which this innovative technology can help them better achieve their missions and advance accessibility efforts. Through case studies, learn about three applications of this technology: content digitalization, language accessibility, and visual description.

Envisioning the Future of Museum Accessibility Through Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence, Public Policy, News & Announcements
Ian Hawthorne
October News: New Policies and Possibilities ...

October was filled with new debates on AI policies, a halt to one of the most significant AI safety bills in the United States, and a host of new AI developments in video, music, and even podcasts.

October News: New Policies and Possibilities for AI

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Gifting and Giving for 2020 Holidays

Gifting and Giving for 2020 Holidays

Everything about this year has been different, and that includes how we show our appreciation for the people we love and the organizations we care about around the holiday season. Since in-person holiday gift exchanges aren’t possible, many people will be looking to the internet to send gifts to their loved ones near and far. We have compiled some trending gifts and resources to inspire your holiday gift giving. The end of the year also brings a rise in donations from end-of-year giving. We looked at some expected giving trends for this year and ways you can support artists and arts organizations.

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Home Studio Technology: Software

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Home Studio Technology: Software

This article—focused on software—is the second in a series focused on informing our readers about home studio technology. The broad categories covered in this post—graphics and illustrations, audio, video, streaming, web services, and podcast services—detail the most popular tools and well-regarded alternatives that can help you improve your working-from-home experience.

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Home Studio Technology: Hardware

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Home Studio Technology: Hardware

The quarantine and social distancing guidelines for this pandemic have shifted many areas of life online. Many arts administrators, along with those in other career fields, are in their seventh month of working remotely and may be looking for ways to improve their experiences. This guide is meant to help improve the quality of experience for virtual work and social meetings through home studio technology, and to provide creators and hobbyists with information to get started with or improve their projects.

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What You Were Reading in 2019: Top 10 in Arts Management & Technology

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What You Were Reading in 2019: Top 10 in Arts Management & Technology

In 2019 the Arts Management and Technology Lab researched a wide breadth of content, from product reviews of image editing software to industry analysis of music streaming. As the year draws to a close, looking back through Google analytics offers a perspective on what the arts management field was particularly keen to learn over the year. Read on to see if the top topics align with any of your particular interests or passions.

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Libby Review: A Reader App

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Libby Review: A Reader App

The winter break can be a great time to pull out a neglected reading list, whether it is for your favorite novels or book recommendations by friends. Normally, this can be done by visiting the local library, but unfortunately, this is not possible when traveling for the holidays. Fortunately, there is an app called Libby, by Overdrive, which is an e-book/audiobook reader app.

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A Competitive Analysis of the Music Streaming Industry: Part 1

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A Competitive Analysis of the Music Streaming Industry: Part 1

Streaming platforms have revolutionized the music industry and the way consumers discover and listen to music. Companies are having to differentiate themselves by offering unique content, focusing on the artist, or developing different price models. To better understand this landscape, we examined six of the most successful platforms for a competitive analysis to understand the existing music streaming business model. 

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Using AI Powered Art to Increase Social Equity

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Using AI Powered Art to Increase Social Equity

What if we, as artists, could learn to use AI to remove the barriers between gender, race, and social status? Here are 3 takeaways for arts managers to consider when thinking of how to better engage audiences and communities within their institutions through AI.

Image Credit: Dinkins, Stephanie. "Project al-Khwarizmi (PAK)." Dinkins Studio. https://www.stephaniedinkins.com/project-al-khwarizmi.html.

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Blurring the Physical And Digital: 6 Takeaways for Arts Mangers from the Insight of Two Microsoft HoloLens Designers

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Do you think virtual reality is all the rage? Or not? Here's some insight from Microsoft designers for arts managers.