Episode #42

5 Ways to Evaluate Influencers for Your Cultural Attraction

Jenny shares a framework for evaluating influencers through the lens of casting a TV commercial.
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Episode #41

Translating Social Media Trends into Marketing

Social media trends move fast. But not all of them matter for your institution. In this episode, we’re joined by Becky Paxton from Garden Media Group.
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Episode #40

Spotlight: Madeline Walden, Social Media Manager at Aquarium of the Pacific

Madeline Walden manages social media for the Aquarium of the Pacific — an audience of more than 3.5 million followers across platforms, including 2.8 million on TikTok.
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Episode #39

Selling More Memberships with Smarter Email Segmentation and Salesforce

This conversation explores what it looks like to level up email. What would a smarter email plan look like? How would it impact member retention, renewals, and long-term revenue?
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Episode #38

Why Hire an Outside PR Firm for Your Cultural Attraction?

We bring in Sharon Dewar, Senior Vice President of Wild Care and Conservation at Public Communications Inc. (PCI), to break down how PR actually works inside zoos, aquariums, gardens, and museums - and when it makes sense to bring in outside help.
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Episode #37

5 Reasons to Pay Micro Influencers

Ticket trades only get you so far. We break down four common approaches to influencer marketing for cultural attractions - media nights, CVB co-ops, big local publishers, and amplified influencer campaigns - and explain why paying creators often drives the best results.
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Episode #36

Non-Traditional Revenue Streams for Cultural Attractions

John Abramson - formerly of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the upcoming Nat Geo Museum - talks about creative ways cultural attractions can grow earned revenue while staying true to their mission.
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Episode #35

Exploring Dynamic Pricing for Your Institution

Dynamic pricing is gaining momentum across gardens, zoos, aquariums, and museums. But what does it mean for marketing teams, and how does it affect revenue, accessibility, and guest experience?
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Episode #34

The Ideal Google Ad Grant Campaign Structure for Cultural Attractions

The Google Ad Grant offers up to $10,000 a month in free search ads for qualifying nonprofits, including gardens, zoos, aquariums, and museums. But without the right setup, much of that potential goes unused. 
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