In 2018, I launched my second technology startup. I put time, resources and capital into becoming a company that embraced diversity, inclusion and equity, and I did so for good reason. In my previous article, “The Pandemic Generation: How Organizations Are Supporting Youth and Tackling Social Justice Work,” I highlight …
Read More »How Technology Could Transform Venue-Based Properties and Spaces Through Engaging Experiences
Upon our collective venture into 2021, we are still adjusting to our new normal brought on by the pandemic. Our movements have been curtailed as we continue to practice social distancing in an effort to do our part. We’re relegated to Zoom meetings and virtual interactions in place of in-person …
Read More »3 Takeaways for Museum Thought Leaders From This Year's AAM TrendsWatch Report
Each year, the Center for the Future of Museums (a subdivision of the American Alliance of Museums) publishes a report with the main museum market trends for the year called TrendsWatch. In the past, these reports focused on the advent of new technologies and organizational changes. I’ve been interviewed by …
Read More »The Struggle Independent Promoters, Nightlife and Concerts Face in 2021
With Covid-19 vaccines being rolled out as we speak, the big topic in the entertainment industry this year is the possibility of the nightlife and touring world returning in 2021. The conversation about how to return to normal once restrictions are lifted has created many questions, most of which cannot …
Read More »10 Tips to Take More Calculated Risks as a Business Leader
Taking risks as a business leader can have a significant positive impact on your company if things turn out well, but it can also set you back if you haven’t fully thought through every pro and con. The practice of calculated risk-taking, however, is essential for business growth. To help, …
Read More »4 Ways Venue Owners Can Connect With Audiences During the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit and the music stopped, the hundreds of entertainment venues that housed live events went dark. Nearly a year later, there finally appears to be a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Like restaurants, entertainment venues rely on customers spending disposable income by treating …
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