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Pathmonk Presents PodcastSustaining Arts with Digital Solutions | Matt Yau from CultureSuiteJoin us on Pathmonk Presents with Matt Yau, Marketing Manager at CultureSuite, a company dedicated to supporting arts and culture organizations with their all-in-one digital platform, Peppered. Matt discusses how CultureSuite addresses funding challenges by offering sustainable website solutions, avoiding costly rebuilds. He shares insights on leveraging word-of-mouth referrals, crafting audience-focused content, and fostering community-driven development. Learn how empathy-driven messaging and strategic content convert prospects in the arts sector. Tune in for actionable tips to create meaningful connections and drive sustainable growth in niche markets, inspiring your marketing journey! 2025-06-1621 min
CultureTalkCultureTalk: Why Digital Projects Fail and How to Set Them Up for Success with Ash MannThis article by Ash talks about the Enable-Engage-Express framework that we reference in the interview as well as his two-axis model for understanding how different digital activities differ in function and focus: https://www.ashmann.co/what-do-we-actually-mean-when-we-say-digital/
Digital strategy consultant Ash Mann brings clear-eyed insights from his research on why digital projects succeed or fail in arts and culture organisations. With 20 years of experience spanning in-house roles, agency leadership, and independent consulting, Ash shares:
🟢 Why digital failures are rarely technical but organisational
🟢 His Enable-Engage-Express framework for understanding digital activity
🟢...2025-05-091h 20CultureTalkCultureTalk: How Content Strategy Shapes Cultural Engagement with One Further’s Georgina BrookeSenior Content Strategist Georgina Brooke joins us to discuss how cultural organisations can cut through digital noise, build meaningful audience connections, and create sustainable digital strategies. From her experiences at Oxford University, National Museum of Scotland, and the Ashmolean Museum, Georgina shares practical insights on developing effective content approaches that truly resonate with audiences.
Key topics covered:
🖋️ Why content strategy matters in an overcrowded digital landscape
👩👩👦👦 Building digital fandoms that generate sustainable revenue
📱 Navigating the volatility of social media platforms
🖥️ Why digital should be viewed as a product in its own right
...2025-04-161h 00CultureTalkCultureTalk: Putting People First in Digital Strategy for Cultural Organisations with Steve PlummerAs digital evolution reshapes the cultural sector, how can arts organisations develop sustainable technology strategies? Join us for a refreshing conversation with Steve Plummer from One Pebble Consulting, who challenges traditional thinking about digital transformation. With 25+ years of experience and nearly 50 digital roadmaps delivered, Steve brings practical wisdom to technological change in arts and cultural organisations.
Discover why "digital evolution" trumps "transformation" and learn about the "Three Ps" methodology that prioritises People before Process and Platforms. Steve shares insights from his work with venues of all sizes—from three-person theatre companies to major na...2025-03-1754 minCultureTalkCultureTalk: Playful Innovation and AI’s Role in Culture with Jocelyn BurnhamAs artificial intelligence reshapes the cultural sector, how can arts organisations find a balanced path forward? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jocelyn Burnham from AI for Culture, who brings a refreshingly nuanced perspective to this complex landscape.
Drawing from over a decade of experience and work with organisations like Arts Council England and Tate Modern, Jocelyn advocates for a more playful, experimental approach to AI adoption. Learn why "learning about AI is not the same as loving AI" and how venues can maintain their cultural values while navigating this technological evolution.2025-02-2046 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 8: Embracing Digital Transformation and the Power of Culture with Queens TheatreQueens Theatre's Director of Operations Jay Rogers discusses digital transformation, pandemic recovery, and making theatre accessible in NYC's most diverse borough. Learn how this historic World's Fair venue balances tradition with innovation.
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2025-01-2443 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 7: Uncovering the Hidden Environmental Cost of Digital Technology with GoCodeGreenExplore how cultural organisations can balance digital engagement with environmental responsibility. GoCodeGreen's Gareth Edwards highlights the carbon impact of streaming, AI, and digital infrastructure.
2025-01-2443 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 6: Making Sense of Audience Data with Insights from The Audience AgencyJoin Oliver Mantell from The Audience Agency as he explores how venues can leverage audience insights, embrace AI, and implement practical data strategies – all while keeping the human element at the heart of arts marketing.
2025-01-2434 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 5: How Different Breed is Reshaping the Way We Solve Ticketing and AccessibilityFrom personal struggles to industry-changing solutions: Craig Pryde discusses Different Breed's [https://differentbreed.events/] mission to make events accessible for all. Learn more about the more overlooked aspects of event accessibility and ticketing.
2025-01-2434 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 4: Revitalising Communities through Culture with Paul CallaghanIn this fascinating edition of CultureTalk, Paul Callaghan, Chair of The Board of Trustees for MAC Sunderland, shared his insights on using culture to revitalise communities, the challenges of arts funding, and the future of the cultural sector in the UK. Discover how grassroots initiatives can transform regions and lives.
2025-01-2445 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 3: Navigating the Ticketing Landscape with Andrew ThomasJourney through the evolution of ticketing with Andrew Thomas, Director of Ticketing Professionals Conference. From shoeboxes to smartphones, discover how digital technology has transformed the arts and culture sector, and learn why accessible professional development is crucial for the industry's future.
2025-01-2433 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 2: Transforming Access in the Entertainment IndustryJoin us in this episode of CultureTalk as we speak with Martin Austin, Founder and Managing Director of Nimbus Disability, about how the pioneering Access Card is transforming accessibility in arts, culture, and entertainment venues. Discover Martin's personal experiences, the impact of accessibility, and Nimbus' future ambitions.
2024-07-1012 minCultureTalkCultureTalk Episode 1: Unlocking the Power of Data with KulturdataJoin us in an insightful conversation with Frederik Fabricius, founder of Kulturdata, as we discuss how data and digitalisation are revolutionising audience engagement and development in the arts and culture sector. Discover innovative strategies and practical tips for leveraging data to enhance your cultural organisation's outreach and impact.
2024-06-1215 min