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FAQs about new subscription service
Arts Research Monitor, BlogBelow are answers to some key questions about our new subscription service (via Substack). Statistical insights on the arts will now be distributed as a “newsletter” at statsinsights.hillstrategies.com. Through a subscription model, I will continue t… View this resource
Since 2002, the Arts Research Monitor has provided synopses of qualitative and quantitative research findings in the arts and culture. Because of funding changes, we are distributing our new work at statsinsights.ca.
The Book Retail Sector in Canada
Arts Research MonitorThis report provides a profile of the retail book market in Canada. A key argument in the report, prepared for the Department of Canadian Heritage by Turner-Riggs, is that “the supply of books in the Canadian market is growing much more quickly than… View this resource
Strategies for Creating Diverse Audiences
Arts Research MonitorThere are four resources available as part of the Communicating Value conference’s panel on engaging diverse audience. Kim Kruger’s presentation on Ilbijerri’s “Blak Bums on Seats” initiative notes that Ilbijerri makes “theatre by Blakfellas for Blak… View this resource
The Case against Arts Marketing / Exploiting the Value of our Empty Seats / The Golden Rules of Persuasive Copy Writing
Arts Research MonitorAndrew McIntyre provides three resources on engaging audiences for the Communicating Value conference. In The Case against Arts Marketing, he argues that arts marketing practices commonly in use today do not constitute best practices. He asks where a… View this resource
Out of Control / Web 2.0
Arts Research MonitorThese two presentations characterize the new age of digital marketing as letting your message go “out of control”. Indeed, user contributions are becoming much more common. Organizations are advised to work within this framework, by “opening the fron… View this resource
From Shock and Awe to Hearts and Minds: Navigating the Changing Media Landscape
Arts Research MonitorAnne Parsons’ presentation stresses the need to start a dialogue and create a connection with recipients of marketing messages. The current advertising landscape is characterized by boundless choice but limited attention, low barriers to competitive… View this resource


