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It’s Always Necessary: Interview with Ric Leichtung of AdHoc Presents
Ric Leichtung is the founder and events director of AdHoc, a concert promoter and publication based in Brooklyn, New York. AdHoc concentrates on three markets—New York, Detroit, and Raleigh, North Carolina—and promotes more than 1,000…
The bare minimum you need to know about naloxone
Over the last month, media outlets everywhere attempted to put the last decade into perspective—reflecting on the changes in our culture, political landscape, and beyond. Unfortunately, one of the stories that dominated the headlines through…
Venue Social Media Need-to-Know Tips for 2020
A decade feels like a lifetime in the fast-paced world of social media. To put it in perspective, 2010 was the year Instagram and Pinterest were launched, and Snapchat didn’t even exist. As 2020 starts,…
Dayton Rising: Interview with Victoria Theatre Association’s Ty Sutton
Ty Sutton is the President and CEO of the Victoria Theatre Association, a nonprofit based in Dayton, OH that owns and operates multiple performing arts venues, ranging from a 199-seat black box theater to a…
How To Make Sure The Acts You Book Aren’t Problematic
It’s a story heard time and time again: A prominent venue was set to host a performer or festival, but showgoers quickly voiced their objections to the artist or event’s social stances. In response, the…
Mistakes You Might be Making Without Event Management Software
Mistakes happen, it’s just an inevitable part of life but with the proper tools and anticipation mistakes can be avoided. Decision making and problem prediction are fundamental pieces of working in promotions. As all decision…
Promoting Your Next Event On Snapchat
Technology and the rise of algorithms continues to change how we interact on social media. The digitization of the marketing, pr, and advertising sector has made competition on these platforms increasingly tough. Organic reach on…
Top 5 Venues in Brooklyn That Offer More Than Just Live Music
Music venues are a sanctuary space that most of us find comfort and a sense a home at when visiting them. Whether it be an intimate gig or a large arena, there’s a space out…
Concert Safety 101: Keeping Your Venue Secure Before, During, and After Your Event
Bright lights, artists coming to life onstage, energized crowds singing along to every word — a lot goes into the experience of a memorable show. A lot, however, can also go wrong at these shows.…
Addiction Resources for the Nightlife Industry
It’s no secret that the performing arts is one of the most (if not the most) at-risk industries for addiction considering the close proximity and constancy of drugs and alcohol, which have been glamorized for…