Zealous Founder - Guy Armitage (covered in paint!)

Guy Armitage

Guy founded Zealous to help organizations efficiently create opportunities for their communities with intuitive submissions management software. He is the author of “Everyone is Creative“, serves as chair of arebyte, and is a former trustee of Firstsite.

Articles

  • Getting grilled by an AI (kinda)

    Getting grilled by an AI (kinda)

    I recently tried an experiment. Could I use AI to interview me about the creative industries to surface interesting insights . What emerged was really interesting (and a little uncomfortable).

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  • A Human-Centered Approach to Audience Data

    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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  • Being Human in the age of Algorithms

    Being Human in the age of Algorithms

    What happens when curated content makes success look effortless? Join me for authentic stories about the messy reality behind achievement.

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  • How to price your Award using AI: Prompts for every program

    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

    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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  • The Complete Award Management Guide: From Planning to Celebration

    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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  • Invite Creativity back into your life this year

    Invite Creativity back into your life this year

    When did you last feel truly creative? 75% of us feel we’re not reaching our creative potential. This post explores how to reignite that spark in your life and work.

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  • The 5 Metrics To Drive Growth for your Awards & Competitions

    The 5 Metrics To Drive Growth for your Awards & Competitions

    Running a successful competition means knowing what’s working – and what isn’t. Learn the 5 key metrics that will help you understand your candidates’ journey and grow your program effectively.

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