SXSW 2019
Keeping Audiences Engaged? It's a Work of Arts
Description:
Consumers have never been more informed or selective. As we grow future audiences for the world’s leading performing arts organization (with 6.5M annual visitors), it’s a priority to ensure Lincoln Center remains relevant—and relay this value to young, highly curatorial audiences.
As a nonprofit, our strategy must be lean—yet uphold our position as a major economic engine for NYC (contributing $2.4B annually). We rely on support from ticket-buyers/donors—while interactions with and expectations of entertainment are fast-changing.
Two pilot studies—on audience segmentation and performance metrics—chart a promising path for organizations to significantly connect with young audiences: by diversifying programming, improving access, and customizing outreach to targeted demographics.
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Takeaways
- Young people DO want to attend arts performances—but DON’T because they sense venues won’t be inclusive, or events aren’t produced with them in mind.
- Arts organizations rely on attendance. Building bridges to future audiences begins today: with strategic efforts to improve access & reduce barriers.
- Modern audiences must be treated subjectively. By segmenting your demographics, you can program more precisely & customize cross-platform campaigns.
Speakers
- Chandrika Tandon, Business Leader, Grammy-Nominated Artist, Humanitarian, Tandon Capital Associates / Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation / Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Kathryn Peterson, Manager, Lincoln Center Young Patrons, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- John Casavant, Director, Performance Marketing, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Marissa Solomon, Junior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Organizer
Kathryn Peterson, Manager, Lincoln Center Young Patrons, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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