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All of our news, insights and inspirations in one place.
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A Human-Centered Approach to Audience Data
Traditional audience surveys exclude busy families, young people, and disabled visitors. Here’s how cultural venues can capture every voice.
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Everything That Could Go Wrong With Your Open Call (And How to Stop It)
Running an open call can be an incredible experience—but it’s also full of unexpected hurdles. Whether it’s marketing challenges, technical issues, or unresponsive judges, there’s always the chance something might not go to plan.
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How to price your Award using AI: Prompts for every program
Setting the right price for award submissions is a delicate balancing act. Charge too much, you limit applicants; charge too little, you risk overwhelming costs. Discover powerful AI prompts that create pricing strategies perfectly tailored to your awards program.
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Turning Disruption into Growth: A Zealous Roadmap for 2025
Each year I reflect on progress. This year I’m looking differently – at the creative industries today, our shared challenges & Zealous’s role in all of this.
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From Launch to Selection: The right Competition Schedule for you
Planning an open call is exciting and a great chance to discover new talent. Whether it’s an award, residency, or commission, there are lots of things to consider.
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The Complete Award Management Guide: From Planning to Celebration
Whether you’re running competitions, grants, or awards, this guide covers the complete award management lifecycle from planning to execution.
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Running Open Calls: Essential Submissions Management Tips
Whether you’re hosting your first open call or looking to refine your process, our guest contributors share expert insights to help you succeed.