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A New Chapter

From Founder & President, Megan Wendell

Today, I’m sharing some news that is very exciting and also a little bittersweet. After 13 years dedicated to supporting the cultural community with high-level communications services, I’ve decided it’s time to begin a new chapter. This fall, I joined The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage as Senior Specialist for Communications & Marketing. Read more »

Submitted by megan on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 1:48pm

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The impact of review sites for arts and culture organizations

While cultivating traditional media coverage is an important piece of your overall communications campaign, you can also attract new audiences by encouraging visitor reviews on established review sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor. An overlooked avenue for potential visitors since the mid-2000’s, a recent Social Media Today article warns that less than 32% of listed organizations on review sites actively manage their presence.

Submitted by megan on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 12:08pm

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Philly arts and culture reporters share tips on how to get great press coverage

Arts and culture communications professionals packed the house at a Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) and Center City Proprietors Association “Meet the Media” event last month to meet representatives of Philly’s leading print, radio and broadcast outlets. Visit Philadelphia President and CEO Meryl Levitz led the panelists through a discussion about the best way to work with the local media who specialize in arts and culture or hospitality and tourism. Read more »

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Blog post: Outside(r) Art

There’s outsider art, and then there’s art that’s enjoyed outside. Here at Canary, we’re all set to embrace the outdoors this summer with a roundup of staff picks where you can soak in the art and the sunshine at the same time.

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Philly arts organizations take on social media fads: A short history

Our city has done its part in the development of viral social media trends over the past few years: the voice of 2012’s “Harlem Shake” theme song is a former Philadelphian, and a Philadelphia-based pioneer in the planking craze of 2011 tried her best to offer an explanation of its popularity to an Inquirer reporter. Read more »

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Entrepreneurship and Risk-Taking in Arts Organizations

According to Drexel University Museum Leadership director Danielle Rice, museums shouldn’t spend time worrying about whether to be entrepreneurial or not.

“It’s about survival,” Rice said at the Museum Council of Philadelphia’s March event Risk-Taking and Entrepreneurship in Museums. “Museums are conscious of the fact that audiences have been flat for the last 20 or 30 years. It might blip up or down with a more or less popular show, but it’s not growing.” Read more »

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A Look Ahead This Month

The FUN ZONE at the Philadelphia International Children's Festival.

Welcome to May! Canary clients have a busy weekend, with much more in store for the weeks ahead. We’ve had a few clients wrap up their seasons, and new projects are popping up around the city. Here are just a few things to keep on your calendar: Read more »

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Three Books You Should Read Right Now

"Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies"

It’s hard to commit ink to paper these days. Today’s inspired brainstorm can be tomorrow’s “what was I thinking?!” moment. Technology evolves, social media trends fall into and out of favor … it’s easier to pick and choose from excerpts online. Not this time. I’m recommending three books that I think you should read cover to cover for inspired approaches to out-of-the-box thinking, social media and more.

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Three Books You Should Read Right Now

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In Like Lions: Canary's Spring Arts Picks

Thanks to a welcome weather forecast (impending Tuesday snow notwithstanding), the Canary staff is thawing out, coming out of hibernation, getting out of the office and cramming our calendars with the best of the city’s cultural offerings to keep us entertained well into the warmer months.

Read on to find out where we’ll be this season (you can bet the 2014 Cherry Blossom Festival is at the top of our list) — hope to see you out and about!

—The Canary Staff

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