Tom Dawson from the Association for Cultural Enterprises seeks out innovation, best practice and excellence behind the scenes at the UK's museums, galleries and...
Behind the Scenes at St. Paul's Cathedral (with Sandra Lynes Timbrell)
St. Paul's Cathedral is one of the most well-known buildings in the world. It has a rich history and serves many varied purposes, from Royal services to a place of sanctuary and a highly prioritised destination for international tourists. In this episode, host Tom Dawson speaks to St. Paul's Director of Visitor Experience, Sandra Lynes Timbrell.After a tour of the building, Tom and Sandra settle in the Chapter House - where most of the offices that run St. Paul's are located - to discuss everything there is to know about the operation behind this iconic landmark.They discuss a huge variety of subjects... from the unique management structure of St. Paul's (which combines religious and business inputs), to the re-shaping of the international tourist market post-COVID. A key theme that shines through is Sandra's focus on innovation and a can-do attitude to embracing new commercial opportunities.There are useful lessons and insights here for anyone working with a variety of stakeholders and trying to take an enterprising approach to opening up new revenue streams.
The Arts & Culture Podcast aims to seek out and share best practice and innovation from museums, galleries, heritage sites and beyond, all across the UK.Host Tom Dawson is Director Of Digital for the Association for Cultural Enterprises.https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/
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Leadership in the Arts with Clore Leadership
Introduction Article: Trapped in Survival Mode: Can we imagine it different? By Moira Sinclair, Chair of Clore LeadershipClore Leadership's World of Work websiteImagine it Different reportReframing the World of Work report
The Arts & Culture Podcast aims to seek out and share best practice and innovation from museums, galleries, heritage sites and beyond, all across the UK.Host Tom Dawson is Director Of Digital for the Association for Cultural Enterprises.https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/
Dynamic pricing has been making headlines for the wrong reasons with the recent release of Oasis tickets. Before that, Taylor Swift was breaking records in terms of ticket prices. It's a good time to talk ticketing.In this episode we discuss everything from what dynamic pricing actually is (and isn't)... to upselling, audience perception, value-adding, demand management, potential new legislation, paths to membership and keeping arts and culture accessible to all.Host Tom Dawson assembles 5 industry experts (two stand-alone interviews and one panel discussion) to make sure all angles are covered.Interviews: Robin Cantrill-Fenwick (CEO, Baker Richards)Ian Nuttal (TheStadiumBusiness / TheTicketingBusiness)Panel:Abbi Olive (Castle Howard Estate Ltd)Charlie McKenzie (Brighton & Hove Museums)Matt Thorley (Tate)
The Arts & Culture Podcast aims to seek out and share best practice and innovation from museums, galleries, heritage sites and beyond, all across the UK.Host Tom Dawson is Director Of Digital for the Association for Cultural Enterprises.https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/
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Creativity and Commercialism: The Wonderful World of Little Angel Theatre (with Conall Borowski)
Head of Commercial Development Conall Borowski introduces host Tom Dawson to Little Angel's resourceful and strategic way of operating commercially and creatively.From a unique birthday party product developed during the pandemic, to insightful thoughts on how best to use staff and freelancers, this conversation is full of considered strategy and useful approaches honed through the need to be creative to thrive commercially.Find out more about Little Angel Theatre here:littleangeltheatre.com
The Arts & Culture Podcast aims to seek out and share best practice and innovation from museums, galleries, heritage sites and beyond, all across the UK.Host Tom Dawson is Director Of Digital for the Association for Cultural Enterprises.https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/
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Interpreting 900 Years of History (with Stephen Preston, St Giles' Cathedral)
In this episode, Tom Dawson, Director of Digital at the Association for Cultural Enterprises, interviews Stephen Preston, Deputy Head of Heritage and Culture at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.Celebrating the cathedral's 900th anniversary, they discuss the cathedral's importance to the city, and how it manages challenges both ancient and modern. They explore various topics including the cathedral's architectural changes, its use as a filming location for major films like Avengers Infinity War, the impact of the Edinburgh Fringe, why people flock to see a sculpture no bigger than a phone, and its role during Queen Elizabeth's lying in state. Stephen shares his journey from tour guide to his current position and provides insights into the cathedral's efforts to engage visitors through digital initiatives and interactive exhibits. They also discuss the complexities of managing a historic site that serves multiple purposes, balancing being a place of worship, a cultural landmark, and hosting art exhibitions and blockbuster films.Build St Giles' interactive game: stgilescathedral.org.uk/buildFind out more about the Association: culturalenterprises.org.ukThis episode is sponsored by King & McGaw, the market leader in print on demand framed and unframed prints. King & McGaw, proudly supplying the cultural sector for over forty years.
The Arts & Culture Podcast aims to seek out and share best practice and innovation from museums, galleries, heritage sites and beyond, all across the UK.Host Tom Dawson is Director Of Digital for the Association for Cultural Enterprises.https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/
Tom Dawson from the Association for Cultural Enterprises seeks out innovation, best practice and excellence behind the scenes at the UK's museums, galleries and heritage sites.
Sponsored by King & McGaw.
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