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September News: Next Gen AI to Social Media Courtroom Drama

September News: Next Gen AI to Social Media Courtroom Drama

September’s headlines saw a change in temperature to the arts and tech worlds. Brand new AI programs hit the scene, making strides in multimodal capabilities, problem solving, and even scheming. Court cases and government bans have spelled doom for some social media platforms while giving a significant boost to others. Meanwhile novel methods of engaging with arts in communities are being tested, from state-level prescriptions to turning entire neighborhoods into galleries.

June News: Artists Take a Stand on AI

June News: Artists Take a Stand on AI

This month, it’s hard to find a headline that doesn’t mention “AI.” For artists and arts managers, it can now be integrated in every aspect of our work - from creation, to promotion, and general administration. Even your iPhone may soon have AI features integrating messages, calendar, photos, and other personal content. In both music and visual spaces, artists are finding ways to push back on unethical use – while some take legal action, others call for change through the spaces they share their work.

December News: AI, Art & Pop Culture

December News: AI, Art & Pop Culture

As 2023 comes to a close, Artificial Intelligence remains front of mind as tech giants continue to develop more powerful language models. The rapid development comes with growing concern for privacy and energy consumption. Meanwhile, arts organizations use technology to stay on top of trends - bringing popular culture into museums or adjusting to changing voice in social media.  And, as the year comes to a close, the Arts Management and Technology Laboratory is taking a break for the next couple of weeks. Check back January 1 for new content, follow us on socials, or rewind to some of your favorite 2023 articles and podcasts.

TikTok Testimonies

TikTok Testimonies

The writing in this article is mainly based on opinion as I interpret the coverage of the testimony. The following commentary on the testimonies with links to the testimonies and relevant coverage. There are many, often heated, opinions on this topic and the hearing. Rather than simply explaining the facts of what occurred, for many people already know what occurred and I found it more beneficial to express my opinions on the case.

2023 Digital Fundraising Trends in the Performing Arts

2023 Digital Fundraising Trends in the Performing Arts

Organizations’ marketing strategies and missions themselves may need to be reexamined to determine whether or not they align with the next generation of donors. There are a number of practices that organizations can start to embrace in order to expand their mission to a more diverse population while not running the risk of alienating their current support base.

In the News: December 2022

In the News: December 2022

2022 was a year of major changes in the world of tech in the arts. To close out the year with the AMT Lab December news recap, we compiled stories based on the top themes of 2022. Some major headlines involved AI ownership ethics, social media controversies, crypto crashes, and the future of NFTs.

How the Arts Can Leverage Pinterest for Digital Engagement

How the Arts Can Leverage Pinterest for Digital Engagement

The social media platform Pinterest has only been around for a decade, but it is already the third-largest social network in the U.S. Although Pinterest is such a popular sharing platform, major art organizations do not appear to be using it to its full potential. Many leading institutions do not even have a public profile, meaning that they are missing out on important digital engagement opportunities. When used strategically, Pinterest can successfully promote an entire institution, a single program, or a department.

Integrating Social Media Data Into CRM Systems: Using Your CRM To Its Full Potential

Integrating Social Media Data Into CRM Systems: Using Your CRM To Its Full Potential

This white paper explores the importance of integrating social media data into an organization’s CRM to improve Customer Knowledge Management (CKM). By increasing the information collected CRMs can be more effective, leading to greater efficiency and productivity. Learn how arts organizations can gather more data to better understand their customers by integrating social media into a CRM system.