Looking for your next read at the intersection of art, technology, and our world? The AMT Lab team shares what they have on their bookshelves this season. From the rise of AI in marketing to the urgent need for climate action, our team discusses the books we found most impactful. Read more to find insights on accessibility, the power of music, and the future of culture.
With a wide range of integration possibilities and reporting flexibility, Sage Intacct might be the right financial management software for your organization. In this review, guest contributor Stewart Urist highlights a few of the key functionalities that have improved his organization's daily workflow and the quality of the financial information available, and flags some pitfalls to keep in mind along the way.
Amidst a host of negative reviews, season three of The Bear seems to epitomize the promise of prestige television -- bigger stars, bigger budgets, and higher production quality. Season three is ambitious and challenging, and it doesn’t allow the limitations of the television medium to dictate how the stories it wants to tell should be told.
At the core of fundraising is the relationship between a nonprofit and those constituents who are most passionate about that organization’s mission. As development professionals it is vital to find touchpoints that cultivate and maintain these mutualistic relationships. Convenience for the donor is critical to getting a first gift that leads to a sustained philanthropic relationship. DipJar offers a unique giving opportunity for organizations “on the road,” those with a facility, or those hosting fundraising special events.
Many have likely browsed the internet long enough to have been fooled by an AI-generated image or two at some point. Text-to-image models like DALL·E , Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion have advanced enough that most people only have about a 50%-60% chance of discerning if an image is AI generated, and the odds aren’t improving - but are these models good enough to forego using human artists altogether? This article provides a comparative review of the various offerings of Midjourney.
AMT Lab contributor Kristen Sorek West explores the social media analytics platform Keyhole and its real-time data tracking services. The social media listening tool collects Facebook, Twitter and Instagram activity information in one location, giving users the ability to perform targeted searches on users and content across channels. Click here to read the full review.
AMT Lab contributor Kristen Sorek West explores the social media analytics platform Keyhole and its real-time data tracking services. The social media listening tool collects Facebook, Twitter and Instagram activity information in one location, giving users the ability to perform targeted searches on users and content across channels. Click here to read the full review.
Reddit has particular promise as part of a digital strategy. The subreddit system, in effect, encourages users to self-segment themselves into target markets. This creates opportunities for organizations to connect with very specific audiences. Unlike the shock-and-awe blitzkrieg characteristic of billboard or TV ads, Reddit posts can target narrowly, an offering completely different from Facebook or Twitter outside of paying for sponsored posts.
Universal access to Virtual Reality (VR) technology is on the horizon. Rapid developments in advanced VR technology coming from companies such as Oculus Rift and Google have piqued the interest of entrepreneurs in many sectors. Through VR, people can now experience concerts, roller coasters, and even test-drive cars from the comfort of their homes. Savvy arts managers should pay close attention to this technology. Audience engagement could very well shift from filling seats to wearing headsets within the next decade.
A recent Endgadget article highlights an artistic solution to getting the advertisements out of your way - an app called “NO AD” which digitally replaces advertisements with street art. Intrigued by the concept, and already planning to visit the Big Apple, I seized this opportunity to try it out and share my hands-on impressions.
Board portals provide a tool for organizations seeking to improve the engagement and efficacy of their boards. Since the publication of Computer Software and Online Technologies to Deepen and Grow Board Engagement, which looks at common governance challenges among arts nonprofits and technologies that can be used to help resolve them, BoardBookit released a new report outlining the features of its product. So just how does it work, and what makes it a potentially helpful solution for small and mid-sized arts organizations?
In the U.S, rights to present movies from major film studios can be obtained through Swank Motion Pictures and Criterion USA, the two largest film licensing companies in the nation. A third option that caters to independent films and grass roots organizations was launched at SXSW in 2012. Tugg functions mostly as an intermediary between independent filmmakers and their audiences, making it easy for movies to be shown in theaters and alternative venues. Its format makes it valuable for organizations that do not have an appropriate venues or filmmakers looking to increase their exposure.
Does your arts organization have a long list of email subscribers, yet a much smaller number of social media followers? Are your social media followers just a small sample of your audiences? Even if your organization has the same number of email subscribers as social media followers, do you know if they are the exact same group of people? While social media marketing is increasingly being valued by arts organizations as a more interactive approach than traditional marketing,
Calls for entry often require the materials to be evaluated by a jury, and preparing to present those materials to jurors often becomes a time-consuming task for managers. This challenge is where regular online forms fall short and where YouJudgeIt, an adjudication solution by Westaf, provides a good solution.
