National Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conference, Chicago

07.30.19 - 07.31.19

Extraordinary Pricing And Flexibility So You Can Bring The Whole Team!

GET 3-For-1 And Save The Most By July 19, 2019

National Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conference

Theme: Next Generation Strategies For Revenue Growth

Includes Special Digital Marketing Track
July 30-31, 2019
Navy Pier, Chicago

Come on Out. Connect. Collaborate!

Join us in Chicago when the National Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference convenes for a uniquely collaborative event.

With the proliferation of new ways to reach potential audiences and donors, how can you know which ones will be the most effective? We are coming together this July to explore just that, with leaders in the field who are experts on what’s working now and what will work to find, retain and upgrade the audiences and donors of the future. With fresh, hands-on interactive exercises, more of the vital content our Arts Reach delegates love, a special Digital Marketing Track and powerful programs with luminaries like Bob Harlow (who is sponsored by the Wallace Foundation), this is the event that will rocket-boost your marketing and fundraising efforts. Don’t miss it!

Give us two days, and we’ll give you the tools and action plan you can put to use immediately to fire up your audiences and donors. And we’ll have a great time in the process! If you’re coming from out of town, make sure to enjoy the weekend in Chicago!

What You and Your Team Will Gain:

Uncover Hot Digital Marketing Trends for Greater Sales and Engagement
Upgrade Donors to Larger Gifts Through High-Touch Stewardship
Maximize Contributed and Earned Revenue by Understanding Your Patrons' Journey
Get First-Time Buyers to Return Again and Again
Tap Into the Millennial Mindset to Build Your Future Audience and Donor Base
Diversify Your Audiences with the Latest Strategies That are Working
Find Out What’s Hot and What’s Not in Content Marketing
And Much, Much More!

Bring your crew. We’ll cut you a triple-fantastic deal.

The key word is Collaborate. If you’re going to chart a bold new course for your organization, it’s best to have the entire team on board at the inception. That’s why you can get the lowest price and bring two colleagues for free when you register by July 19. That’s 3 for the price of 1. Each additional registration is just $199.

Can’t spare the entire team all at once? Understood! We allow 2 colleagues to time-share one registration (you can schedule 1 on Tuesday/1 on Wednesday; 1 in the morning/1 in the afternoon, etc.—whatever works for you).

Want to bring the whole office? No problem!

If you’re having trouble deciding who to bring, we have the answer. You can bring up to 10 people from your organization for one very low price. Why not make everyone happy? Make it easy and get the 10-Pack Supersaver Group Rate. We are going to have fun, and the more the merrier!

Bring the boss.

Change starts at the top. So – regardless of whether your CEO, Executive Director, Dean, Artistic Director, Managing Director, Managing Producer or President is registered to attend the full conference – we’d like them to be our complimentary guest for all sessions on Wednesday, July 31, from noon to five, which includes our networking reception, roundtable discussions over lunch and then an Afternoon Intensive with audience development guru Bob Harlow, sponsored by The Wallace Foundation. It’s that important!

Revenue Raisers
Bonus programming to maximize your Conference experience

One-On-Ones

Dive deep into a hot topic with one of our expert presenters. Limited 15-minute 1-on-1 consultations are available on request, so ask about scheduling one for you or your entire team.

Lunch With Experts

A conference favorite! It’s like speed dating – only with great ideas! First, settle in for a fun lunch with the expert of your choice to discuss a topic du jour. Then, SWITCH TABLES for dessert and juicy conversation with another expert.

Networking Receptions

Connect. Engage. Laugh. Learn. Repeat. The best social networking is still face to face, and our receptions are teeming with fascinating colleagues, old friends and potential new collaborators. Register now!

Our Sponsors

Dream Warrior Group provides graceful yet technologically savvy solutions for Arts organizations. The goal-driven services focus on audience and action. As your technology advocate, we will be your ally and can manage and fully implement your online presence. Our services (à la carte or contracted) include: Web site design and development, e-marketing, e-promotion, social media management and optimization. We implement your message in a digital environment.
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Theatre Manager™ software is used at Theatres, Festivals, Arenas, Performing Arts Centers, Symphony Orchestras, Museums, Educational Institutions, Municipalities, Non-profit and For-profit organizations.

Key functionalities:
- Patron & Household CRM
- Box Office & Internet Sales without 3rd party fees
- Development & Donation Management
- Marketing - including email blasts
- Artist, Staff & Volunteer Management
- Financial Controls
- Facility & Project Management

Since 1985, our experience has been drawn from 100s of venues, with 1000s of users who use Theatre Manager software to track approximately 3/4 of a billion dollars in annual revenue.
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Ready. Set. Reimagine. DRMTM (dream team) is a national arts + culture team that leads organizations to claim the power of their brand to achieve mission purpose, clarity and capacity. DRMTM’s unique process of brand research + messaging + design builds bold and compelling brands that create vital connections and transform community life.
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InstantEncore powers over one million patron experiences every year. helps arts and culture organizations thrive. Our two innovative mobile services – Appscension and InsideGuide - breakdown barriers to attendance, increase convenience for patrons, and drive ROI for you.
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Spektrix is a ticketing, marketing and fundraising solution made specifically for the performing arts. With cloud-based technology and world-class support, Spektrix helps 400+ organizations across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. grow their revenue and deepen patron relationships. We do this through providing a system with frequent and seamless upgrades, sophisticated reporting, and free strategic consultation from experienced arts professionals.
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The Activity Stream Group envisions a world where live entertainment organizations have the power to create and deliver exceptional experiences for their audiences effortlessly. Drawing on our expertise in live entertainment and innovative technology, we've created a suite of solutions tailored to support live event organizers in every phase of the event lifecycle. From the initial conception of an event to the final settlement, our solutions help you manage your venue, build an audience, and deliver an unforgettable visitor experience.

With 600+ clients across 20 countries, you will find Activity Stream solutions in many of the world’s largest entertainment capitals. Learn more about our solutions and what we stand for here.
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