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Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt
This is arts and culture. Unfiltered. Unscripted. Formerly known as CI to Eye, Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt is a trove of meaningful interviews with executives, artists, and experts across industries. Together with Monica, we'll explore the way innovation, leadership, and joy drive our industry forward.
Episodes
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | What Zoos Can Teach Us About Exceptional Guest Experiences
Great experiences don't happen by accident—they're designed with intention. From the first click on a website to the moment a visitor steps through your door…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | The Fight for Inclusion (Re-Release)
As we face growing political tensions in the U.S. and unprecedented government interference in arts and culture programming, sustaining our commitments to…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Words of Inspiration To Power 2025
In this episode, we revisit some of the most powerful insights from last year's guests to inspire and guide the year ahead. This isn't just a look back—it's a…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Purpose-Driven Leadership in Uncertain Times
The end of the year is a busy time for arts administrators, packed with holiday campaigns and fundraising deadlines. With so much happening, it's easy to lose…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Why Audiences Aren't Coming Back and How to Fix It
In today's post-pandemic world, keeping our audiences engaged and organizations financially healthy can feel like an uphill battle. Changing audience behaviors…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | BONUS: A Continuation, Not a Phase
The world is full of injustice and inequity, and most arts organizations have the best of intentions to be responsive in thoughtful and meaningful ways. But it…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Web Analytics 101
A solid web analytics strategy gives the insight you need to better understand your audiences, optimize your campaigns, and ultimately, drive more ticket sales…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Tired of the Scraps
Governor Ron DeSantis' recent veto of over $30 million in arts and culture funding is more than just a financial blow to Florida arts organizations—it…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Your Social Media Reboot: Cutting-Edge Tips to Inspire Your Social Strategy
Social media is more than just a content dumping ground. It's where your organization makes its first impression on potential audiences and fosters…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | The New Generation of Arts Leaders
A new cohort of inspiring and determined individuals has moved into leadership positions at cultural organizations—and they're challenging traditional notions…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Authenticity in Action
What sets successful diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access (DEIBA) initiatives apart? It's not about checking boxes; it's about prioritizing…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Your Cultural Compass
Audience behavior has changed significantly over the past few years, and pre-pandemic benchmarks are all but obsolete. If we want to adjust to the demands of…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | The Art of Audience Engagement
Audience engagement is critical for attracting and retaining new attendees. But what exactly does it look like in practice? For Holly Mulcahy, "audience…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Choreographing Change with Data
Across a variety of artistic genres, we see persistent gender imbalances among the creatives and leaders who make the art possible. That's especially true for…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Staging Classical Works for Today's Audiences
What do we do when "the classics"—those canonical treasures that embody the rich traditions of our genres—start to feel outdated for today's audiences, or even…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Transformational Leadership
Holding the artistic reins of an organization is no easy feat—especially when that organization has been around for generations and has a deep-rooted legacy…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Your 2024 Digital Priorities: Part Two
The changing digital landscape might present challenges, but it also presents a great opportunity to reassess and refocus as we head into a new era of digital…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Your 2024 Digital Priorities: Part One
From the rise of AI-driven advertising to the imminent third-party cookie crunch—which developments deserve your valuable time and attention in 2024? At CI, we…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Decolonizing Classical Music
Happy Black History Month, podcast listeners! Our latest episode coincides with the vibrant celebrations of Black history and shines a spotlight on the…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Words of Inspiration To Power 2024
CI to Eye is back with a healthy dose of inspiration to help you re-center at the top of the new year. In 2023, we spoke with remarkable thought leaders both…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Empowered Decisions
The holidays are upon us, which means strategic planning is seriously heating up. Try as you might to enjoy your hot cocoa in peace, you're already fielding…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | The Power of Curiosity
We're swiftly approaching one of the busiest times of year for arts marketers… and with it, holiday programs, gift campaigns, end-of-year donation pushes…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Are Subscriptions and Memberships Dead?
Subscription numbers continue to dwindle at arts organizations across the country, begging the question: Is it time to rethink subscription/membership models?…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | The Art of Healthy Work Cultures
Arts administrators wear a lot of hats, and that trend has only intensified as our industry finds itself in recovery mode. With all of our energies focused on…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Sustaining DEIBA Commitments
In the summer of 2020, George Floyd's murder and the protests that followed sparked crucial conversations about racial equity and social justice. Many arts…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Leadership in Challenging Times
Many of us are staring down end-of-fiscal-year goals, but it's hard not to feel discouraged by prevailing economic uncertainty and ever-changing audience…
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CI to Eye | Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier or Unchecked Robots?
AI is generating a lot of buzz in the marketing sphere—but is it really worth the hype? In this episode we pull back the curtain on AI, explore its strengths…
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CI to Eye | Navigating The New Privacy Landscape
More than ever, arts marketers need to be purposeful about data collection, responsive to privacy regulations, and respectful of their audiences' preferences…
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CI to Eye | Zeroing In On What Matters
As arts marketers, it's easy to get distracted by shiny new digital marketing trends or bogged down with low-impact work. In this episode, we cut through the…
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CI to Eye | Shifting Towards Greater Inclusivity and Accountability: Live from Boot Camp 2022
In this episode, we revisit a panel discussion from Boot Camp 2022 about creating a more inclusive and accountable arts ecosystem. Diversity strategist and…
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CI to Eye | Competing with the Couch
As we near the end of 2022, arts organizations are still in recovery mode. Audiences are slow to return to cultural activities, and without proper benchmarks…
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CI to Eye | From Personal Brands to Brands with Personality with Jessica Watson
In this episode, we navigate themes of authenticity and personal connection. From building teams that reflect the individual team members' strengths to…
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CI to Eye | A Balanced Approach to Iterative Change with Sue Ann Rodriquez
In this episode, we embrace the evolution of digital content. From the shift towards vertical video across social media platforms to the imperative of website…
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CI to Eye | The Great Boundary-Setting with Tom O'Connor
In this episode, we explore themes of transition and turnover. From shifts away from old digital tools towards new ones to an honest exploration of the "Great…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Your Digital Marketing Priorities, According to 17,000 Ticket Buyers: Johnna Fellows Gluth & MP
In this episode, Priya sits down with Johnna Fellows Gluth and MP to dive into the 2021 Performing Arts Ticket Buyer Media Usage Study. They talk about what it…
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CI to Eye | The Vulnerability of Leadership: Priya Iyer
In this episode, Erik speaks with CI's new President, Priya Iyer, about her experience navigating a new and challenging leadership role. They discuss what…
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CI to Eye | What the Pandemic Changed: Live Conversation from Boot Camp 2021
How might the transformative events of the last two years impact the arts sector going forward? In this conversation, Erik interviews cultural leaders Indira…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | How Do I Really Diversify My Audience?: Live Conversation from Boot Camp 2021
How do you diversify your audience? You might start by rethinking whether that's even the best question to ask. In this conversation, Theresa Ruth Howard poses…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | New Research: Arts Education Sparks Innovation, Optimism, & Resilience: Courtney J. Boddie and Russell Granet
Courtney J. Boddie is the VP of Education and School Engagement at the New Victory Theater. In 2019, TYA/USA awarded her with the TYA Community Impact Award…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | A Glimpse into the Future—What U.S. Organizations Can Learn from Australia's Reopening: Claire Spencer
Claire Spencer is the CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne, a massive multi-disciplinary performing arts center in Melbourne, Australia, that stages over 4,000…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Inside Google's Employee Mindfulness Program: Nik Rama
Nik Rama is Principal Analytical Lead at Google, where he also leads mindfulness sessions as part of the gPause program. He is interested in the intersection…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Digital Marketing Is Evolving—How Can You Prepare?: Ali Blount, Ally Duffey Cubilette, Becky Ludkiewicz, and Rachel Purcell
In response to demands for increased user privacy, Apple's iOS 14 update will make it easier for users to control how their data is shared with apps. Following…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Tessitura's New CEO on Reopening, Leadership Transition, and the Art of Listening: Andrew Recinos
Andrew Recinos is the President and CEO of Tessitura Network, a member-owned non-profit dedicated to advancing the business of arts and culture through…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | How Has the Pandemic Changed Arts Marketing?: MP
Madeline Pollis is the Industry Enrichment Content Producer & Assistant to the President at Capacity Interactive. A former opera singer, Madeline joined…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Chairwoman and CEO of the Motown Museum: Robin Terry
Robin Terry is the Chairwoman and CEO for Motown Museum in Detroit, a cultural gem founded in 1985 by her grandmother, the late Esther Gordy Edwards, who was a…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Modern Marketing Challenges: Live Conversation from Boot Camp 2020
In this episode recorded live at Boot Camp 2020, Theresa Ruth Howard and Mariclare Hulbert explore multi-layered marketing challenges, including how to respond…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | What Arts Audiences Are Thinking About Now: Robin Cantrill-Fenwick
Robin Cantrill-Fenwick is the CEO of Baker Richards, a UK-based arts software and consultancy specializing in earned income strategy and audience development…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | An Untapped Income Opportunity for the Arts: Jennifer Rosenfeld
Jennifer Rosenfeld is a business coach who collaborates with top musicians to create profitable and impactful online education businesses. A leading arts…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Words of Inspiration from 20 Cultural Leaders
The guests on CI to Eye during 2020 provided hope, guidance, and insight during an unprecedented year. Listen to all of their "CI to Eye moments" in this…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Self Help for Arts Leaders: Betty Avila
Betty Avila is the Executive Director of Self Help Graphics & Art, an organization on the East side of Los Angeles. Working at the intersection of arts and…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Leading through Chaotic Times: Live Panel from Boot Camp 2020
This top-rated session from Capacity Interactive's Boot Camp 2020 explores what three incredible arts leaders have learned navigating their teams and…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | Jokes Land Better in Tight Spaces and Other Theater Design Trade Secrets: Joshua Dachs
Joshua Dachs is one of the world's leading theater design consultants. Drawing on a background as a violinist, an architect, and a theatrical set and lighting…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | The State of the Arts in 2020: Jill Robinson, Tom O'Connor, and Donna Walker-Kuhne
What is the state of the arts in 2020? Where are we? Where are we going? How have arts organizations responded to the massive changes driven by the twin…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | How the High Museum Defies Museum Diversity Trends: Kristie Swink Benson
Kristie Swink Benson is the Director of Communications at the High Museum of Art, where she has helped position the museum as an integral part of the fabric of…
Arts Unscripted with Monica HoltCI to Eye | A Massive Survey about the Arts in 2020 America: Arthur Cohen
Arthur Cohen is the Founder and CEO of LaPlaca Cohen. He oversees the company's research project, Culture Track, an ongoing study tracking the shifting…