Category: Insights

  • The Questionnaire Conundrum: Unraveling the Complexities of Audience Data

    The Questionnaire Conundrum: Unraveling the Complexities of Audience Data

    Capturing data is vital. It shapes our programming, informs our funders, and, ultimately, determines our impact. Yet, with increasingly stretched resources, it is a time-consuming and expensive endeavour for organisations. In this article, we’ll unpack the purpose behind audience questionnaires, explore their limitations & explore alternative solutions.

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  • 5 Top tools to manage your submissions for your Awards and Competitions

    5 Top tools to manage your submissions for your Awards and Competitions

    You want to grow your submissions for your awards or competitions; so you are looking for a robust tool that can reliably scale and that’s intuitive for all your stakeholders so it won’t cause any friction. What tools are out there and are they within my budget?  

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  • Pricing your competition

    Pricing your competition

    How to price your awards and competitions is a fine art. Discover best practice when setting your entry price, alternative ways of making money and the impact the wrong price can have on your awards.

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  • How To Feel Fulfilled Balancing Creative Passions And A Day Job

    How To Feel Fulfilled Balancing Creative Passions And A Day Job

    Creating art and having a job is quite literally a balancing act. From learning how to find time to create, to continuing to find your passion, we have put together a list of some of our top tips to find your way.

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  • How To Make Creative Networking Work For You

    How To Make Creative Networking Work For You

    ‘Networking’ is a word that can make introverted creatives feel uneasy. But in the creative industries, connecting with others is really important for building a successful career. Even if you prefer spending time alone, networking can lead to exciting collaborations, fun experiences, and helpful connections that push your creative journey ahead.

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  • How To Thrive from Rejection In The Creative Industry

    How To Thrive from Rejection In The Creative Industry

    You’ve spent hours upon hours applying for Open Calls and careers in the Creative Sector, only to receive a string of dreaded rejection emails back.

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  • All Things Social Media with Carmela Vienna

    All Things Social Media with Carmela Vienna

    Navigating the world of social media and creating an online presence can be tricky. Bethan sits down with marketing coordinator and social media whizz Carmela to get the intel on how to run a social media page successfully and get all her top tips for creatives.

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  • Find The Best Creative Opportunities

    Find The Best Creative Opportunities

    Discover the best online platforms for uncovering creative opportunities, from open call listing sites to creative job boards. Explore our recommendations to jumpstart your creative career journey.

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