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Podcast Episode #70 - Discussion of "Theatre & Social Media in 2009" with Devon Smith

Social MediaIn this episode of the Technology in the Arts podcast, CAMT marketing assistant Pat Germann interviews Devon Smith, director of research and analysis for Yale Repertory Theatre, about her recent report "Theatre & Social Media in 2009." Devon Smith holds an MBA from Yale School of Management, an MFA in Theatre Management from the Yale School of Drama, a Bachelors of Business Administration and a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Washington. She is a long time nonprofit manager, social media addict, and has developed a burgeoning interest in cinematography and world travel. With a voracious appetite for blogs & books, she is currently in pursuit of a fabulous, high paying, soul-fulfilling job that combines all of her interests–or, you know, anyone willing to actually hire her.

Read the full report (PDF 5.8 MB) >>

Visit Devon's blog: http://www.devonvsmith.com

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Podcast Episode #67 - Results of the 2009 Ticketing Software Satisfaction Survey

TicketingSoftwareSurvey-image-200px In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad chats with the Center for Arts Management and Technology's executive director David Dombrosky and marketing and research assistant Pat Germann about the results of the 2009 Ticketing Software Satisfaction Survey (PDF).

Cool Sites of the Episode

David: ARTSblog Green Papers Pat: Puppeteers Unite

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Podcast Episode #66 - Google Wave, Google Buzz and the iPad

Fake iPad Ad by Brad Stephenson In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad chats with CAMT's executive director David Dombrosky and CAMT's web and social media assistant Amelia Northrup about Google Wave, Google Buzz and the iPad.

Cool Sites of the Episode

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Podcast Episode #65 - Discussion of TenduTV with Marc Kirschner

Flickr, CC by cybaea In this episode of Technology in the Arts, David interviews Marc Kirschner, the founder and General Manager of TenduTV, which delivers high-quality concert dance, documentaries, original programming and screendance to over 20 million US televisions, and to every household with a broadband internet connection.

TenduTV is making a special announcement today at the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference in New York City.

(Photo: Flickr, CC by Grzegorz Chorus)

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Technology in the Arts #64

Flickr, CC by cybaea In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad interviews Matt Lehrman of Alliance for Audience and ShowUp.com. Lehrman and Dwight Gee of ArtsFund and TakePartinArt.org were the leaders of the first stage of Project Audience, a Mellon Foundation funded project focused on envisioning the next generation of audience development.

(Photo: Flickr, CC by cybaea)

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Technology in the Arts #63

By Scott Kirsner In this episode of the Technology in the Arts podcast, the Center for Arts Management and Technology's executive director David Dombrosky talks with Corwin Christie, a Heinz College Master of Arts Management student. Poor Corwin, a social media assistant for CAMT, was forced to do David's reading, and she provides her thoughts on the book Fans, Friends & Followers by Scott Kirsner.

The episode also features David's interviews with Kirsner, author of the aforementioned book, and Ed Halter, a staff writer for Rhizome.org. Rhizome is a site "dedicated to the creation, presentation, preservation, and critique of emerging artistic practices that engage technology."

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Technology in the Arts #62

In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Brad interviews Hannah Leatherbury. Picture 6Hannah is the E-Services Manager for Southern Arts Federation (SAF) and the project lead for ArtsReady, is a forthcoming, web-based, continuity planning application for performing arts organizations. The Andrew Mellon Foundation is providing funding and support for this project.

ArtsReady uses the definition of "continuity planning" provided by SAF's project collaborators at the Office of Continuity Planning at the University of California – Berkeley: Putting in place NOW the things that will enable us to continue serving our constituents and maintain our viability following a catastrophic event of any size or type.

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Technology in the Arts #61

In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Jason takes a break while Brad interviews arts marketing consultant Erik Gensler. ezgErik is the president of Capacity Interactive Inc., a consultancy that specializes in e-marketing for the arts. Current projects include overseeing New York City Opera's electronic marketing strategy, project management and strategy for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Doris Duke Foundation Leading for the Future grant focused on increasing on-line patron engagement, managing web advertising and analytics for Nextbook.org, and implementing and advising on web analytics for Pacific Northwest Ballet as part of their Wallace Foundation grant. Erik was a Senior Marketing Officer at New York City Opera where he oversaw electronic marketing activities including the redesign of nycOpera.com as well as implementing a text message club, a blog, and podcast series.

He served as Director of Sponsorship for TMG-The Marketing Group where he secured over $3 million in corporate sponsorships and strategic marketing partnerships for non-profit arts clients including Roundabout Theatre Company. He spent four years at NBC Universal in various roles in sales, marketing, production, and business development and is a graduate of the NBC Page Program and NBC Sales Associates Program. Erik began his career at Marakon Associates an international strategy consulting firm that works with top executives of Fortune 500 companies to help them maximize shareholder value. Erik holds a dual degree in Economics and Communication Studies from Northwestern University.

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Technology in the Arts #60

In this episode of Technology in the Arts, Jason takes a break so the Center for Arts Management and Technology’s Josh Futrell can vent. He’s furious that the Pennsylvania Senate voted 30-20 in favor of a budget that includes ZERO dollars for arts and culture funding. Again... that’s ZERO dollars. Hey Senators... we're mad as hell, and we're coming for you!

Pitchfork (Photo: CC by amy.kay)

PS: The angry man in the photo above is not Josh. But you can follow Josh on Twitter at @jfutrell.

Also, Brad interviews Mollie Alexander Speer from Chicago’s About Face Theatre. The company recently saved itself with a fundraising campaign that was driven largely by social media.

Use the following handy-dandy links to follow along with the episode:

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Technology in the Arts #59

This episode is dedicated to the addictive, ridiculousness that is TWITTER! Sanchez Hacked (Photo: CNN's Rick Sanchez's Twitter feed was hacked in January 2009. And it was hilarious.)

Some Additional Suggestions for Twitter

Here are a few suggestions for using Twitter that we don't mention in the episode:

  • One of our Twitter friends (arts consultant @heidirettig) submitted this suggestion: "Don’t sell too much. Rather, use Twitter to create an identity."
  • Heidi also said: "Twitter has the ability to make audiences feel 'special,' so give them something no one else is getting."
  • Search for items that are of interest to your organization. You can use any of the desktop tools we mentioned or search.twitter.com to search the Twittersphere. For instance, let’s say you’re a theater company in Baltimore presenting a production of Hamlet. You might search “Baltimore Shakespeare” as a starting point to find people in your area who are interested in your work. This is a good way to make sure you’re following and being followed by the most effective Twitter users.

Tweeps You Should Follow

You can follow Brad's Tweets at twitter.com/bstephenson. Here are some more artists and arts organizations you should be following on Twitter:

Cool Site of the Episode

Current TV's YouTube Channel - "Current is the global TV network all about what's going on in your world, from your perspective, in your voice." Includes the hilarious weekly animated show Supernews!

Reminder - If you have any questions or interesting discussion items, please send them to podcast@technologyinthearts.org.

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