I’m often asked ‘how do I get a job in arts marketing?’.  Some come from the commercial world and want to move into a sector that means more to them. Others think that working in the arts will be a softer option -  less ruthless than the commercial sector. However, most agree that jobs in [...]

7,628 people came to Celebration Weekend. Up 58% on the same weekend last year. Managed to attract visitors against fierce competition from cold beer and the great outdoors over the first real weekend of summer sun.

On 20 February, I spoke at the Museums and galleries marketing day about ‘Second Life: a new third place?’.
This is how it felt. A big cinema space. A huge screen behind me. A stage. Me wired up (and my voice booming round the room). Sound guys recording me from the top right. Lights [...]

On 20 February, I’m speaking at the Museums and galleries marketing day about ‘Second Life: a new third place?’ .

Wrote a piece last night for ArtsProfessional on how are non-arts firms are using podcasting. What arts organisations can learn, and how to get started. Out (if they like it!) on Monday 5 November 2007. A little preview:
Plodcast, by the West Midlands Police, wants more ‘budding bobbies to join the force’. In their surprisingly fun [...]