Practical Advice for "Impractical" Pursuits Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/practical-advice-for-impractical-pursuits In each episode of "Practical Advice for 'Impractical' Pursuits", students in Michigan State University’s Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program will explore stories from industry professionals across arts and culture, arming you with all the knowledge you need to not just 'make it', but thrive. Students enrolled in the Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management, & Museum Studies "Promotions and e-Commerce" course were assigned a project to create a podcast series and record episodes exploring topics related to arts, culture, and museum administration by conducting interviews with experts in the field. © 2025 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 5b9333ae-786f-5635-81f4-607513c1396a no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:07:41 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:08:14 -0500 https://artsmuseumsmanagement.cal.msu.edu/podcast/ https://img.transistor.fm/2sCzTKJLRJz9V8hoqiwcQDVREU4F_ztQMBNq0v828Nk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MzQxLzE2MDk4/NzE1ODctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Practical Advice for "Impractical" Pursuits https://artsmuseumsmanagement.cal.msu.edu/podcast/ episodic Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies In each episode of "Practical Advice for 'Impractical' Pursuits", students in Michigan State University’s Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program will explore stories from industry professionals across arts and culture, arming you with all the knowledge you need to not just 'make it', but thrive. Students enrolled in the Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management, & Museum Studies "Promotions and e-Commerce" course were assigned a project to create a podcast series and record episodes exploring topics related to arts, culture, and museum administration by conducting interviews with experts in the field. In each episode of "Practical Advice for 'Impractical' Pursuits", students in Michigan State University’s Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program will explore stories from industry professionals across arts and culture, arming you with all the knowledge you need to not just 'make it', but thrive. Abbie Tykocki No No Creating a Brave(r) Classroom Space with host Ryan Duda 13 13 Creating a Brave(r) Classroom Space with host Ryan Duda full e30c10b7-9c39-4954-9da9-94aaf7440825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bb2f5f6 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:27:09 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1342 In this episode, ACM graduate student Ryan Duda and instructor Abbie Tykocki host student Colton Wansitler to discuss navigating education over Zoom and cultivating a brave space in that educational setting. In this episode, ACM graduate student Ryan Duda and instructor Abbie Tykocki host student Colton Wansitler to discuss navigating education over Zoom and cultivating a brave space in that educational setting. No The Cultural Marketing Snowball Effect with host Devin Martin 12 12 The Cultural Marketing Snowball Effect with host Devin Martin full e5096972-9314-48e4-ab7b-9b17975888e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46eeba1e Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:22:17 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1260 In this episode, ACM student Devin Martin hosts Christian Success Coach and author Dave Martin to discuss how to market and grow a cultural career across religious and secular sectors. In this episode, ACM student Devin Martin hosts Christian Success Coach and author Dave Martin to discuss how to market and grow a cultural career across religious and secular sectors. No From MSU to AEA with host Mollie Mills 11 11 From MSU to AEA with host Mollie Mills full 873840fd-88f6-4ca1-a830-e357c3090059 https://share.transistor.fm/s/334c9916 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:19:39 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1305 In the episode, ACM student Mollie Mills hosts Actor's Equity Association Stage Manager, Director and Educator Paige Conway to discuss her time at Michigan State University and the experiences she's had in the five years since her graduation from the Department of Theatre. In the episode, ACM student Mollie Mills hosts Actor's Equity Association Stage Manager, Director and Educator Paige Conway to discuss her time at Michigan State University and the experiences she's had in the five years since her graduation from the Depa No COVID-19 Challenges in Children's Programming with host Alex Cousins 10 10 COVID-19 Challenges in Children's Programming with host Alex Cousins full 5b0a45d8-edb3-4b97-88a2-9f4764651020 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d05770 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:18:47 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1389 In this episode, ACM student Alex Cousins hosts Library Bureau Chief of PBS Books Heather-Marie Montillo about pivoting children's programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, ACM student Alex Cousins hosts Library Bureau Chief of PBS Books Heather-Marie Montillo about pivoting children's programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. No Using Social Media in Broadway Marketing with host Alison Rhen 9 9 Using Social Media in Broadway Marketing with host Alison Rhen full 5b36f398-e6b6-4d76-aae0-0a6e064eb5af https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6f32a4f Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:17:45 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1205 In this episode, ACM student Alison Rhen hosts Marketing Director at Virtual Broadway, Mary Ragus, to discuss how social media strategy is evolving with audience engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, ACM student Alison Rhen hosts Marketing Director at Virtual Broadway, Mary Ragus, to discuss how social media strategy is evolving with audience engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. No The Balancing Act: A Guide to Running a Dance Company with host Jake Price 8 8 The Balancing Act: A Guide to Running a Dance Company with host Jake Price full 93d9ad0c-52ec-4740-a4c0-7bf9df725b98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/478be030 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:13:47 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1099 In this episode, ACM student Jake Price hosts Orchesis Dance Company Executive Director Sarah Osterling and Vice President Katie Hiese to give insight on the inner-workings and complexity of running a dance company or studio. In this episode, ACM student Jake Price hosts Orchesis Dance Company Executive Director Sarah Osterling and Vice President Katie Hiese to give insight on the inner-workings and complexity of running a dance company or studio. No Broadway, COVID-19, and Me with host Cara Davison 7 7 Broadway, COVID-19, and Me with host Cara Davison full 629e078c-2b45-4900-acf8-b446b13e7d4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e0dbebd Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:12:42 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1239 In this episode, ACM student Cara Davison hosts Public Relations Manager at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Bob Hoffman, for a reflection on the evolution of public relations, Broadway, and how COVID-19 has affected the industry. In this episode, ACM student Cara Davison hosts Public Relations Manager at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Bob Hoffman, for a reflection on the evolution of public relations, Broadway, and how COVID-19 has affected the industry. No Trends, Psychographics, and Flexibility: Social Media Marketing with host Darian Jackson 6 6 Trends, Psychographics, and Flexibility: Social Media Marketing with host Darian Jackson full b7edea99-753a-4010-a6dd-4d81d43deaa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91a1dfcb Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:01:06 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1038 In this episode, ACM student Darian Jackson hosts Associate Director of Marketing and Communication Strategist at Wayne State University, Brittani Hobbs to discuss the implementation of social media strategies in nonprofit marketing. In this episode, ACM student Darian Jackson hosts Associate Director of Marketing and Communication Strategist at Wayne State University, Brittani Hobbs to discuss the implementation of social media strategies in nonprofit marketing. No Reflecting on Social Media and Generation Z with host Sonata Davis 5 5 Reflecting on Social Media and Generation Z with host Sonata Davis full 2853243f-0b12-4f3d-972c-6a5905968ddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d22050b Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:56:13 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1268 In this episode, ACM student Sonata Davis hosts Advertising Management senior Nana Krah to discuss how nonprofit businesses can best marketing their content toward Gen-Z through social media to prevent loss of revenue. In this episode, ACM student Sonata Davis hosts Advertising Management senior Nana Krah to discuss how nonprofit businesses can best marketing their content toward Gen-Z through social media to prevent loss of revenue. No Neurodiverse Theatre in an Online Era with host Katie McArthur 4 4 Neurodiverse Theatre in an Online Era with host Katie McArthur full c329d877-0888-4c4a-8a31-fe5568b8d3ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/6813427c Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:50:21 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1208 In this episode, ACM student Katie McArthur hosts Open Spot Theatre Company instructor Shelby Eppich and BFA Acting Student from the Michigan State production of Soda Pop Shop! Kevin Mazur to explore the reality of transferring accessible theatre to an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, ACM student Katie McArthur hosts Open Spot Theatre Company instructor Shelby Eppich and BFA Acting Student from the Michigan State production of Soda Pop Shop! Kevin Mazur to explore the reality of transferring accessible theatre to an on No Video Killed the Graphic Star: Video Content in Arts Marketing with host Ally John 3 3 Video Killed the Graphic Star: Video Content in Arts Marketing with host Ally John full 31b95ac4-9c51-4068-b3ae-57c87299ab6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f059b49 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:46:13 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1374 In this episode, ACM student Ally John hosts Molly Barson, the Digital Marketing Manager at MCC Theater in New York City. They discuss social media marketing, with a specific focus on how vital it is to be using video in marketing the arts, especially in performing arts. In this episode, ACM student Ally John hosts Molly Barson, the Digital Marketing Manager at MCC Theater in New York City. They discuss social media marketing, with a specific focus on how vital it is to be using video in marketing the arts, especially in No Creating Spaces with host Colton Wansitler 2 2 Creating Spaces with host Colton Wansitler full ddb6b167-8ac1-43e9-a520-eeb6d751b31e https://share.transistor.fm/s/220dc964 Guests include:
Brandon Page: Principal Flute with the Flint Symphony Orchestra, Principal Flute with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Instructor at the Flint School of Performing Arts, Applied Instructor at Oakland University, and Artistic Director of CASM
Amanda Blaikie: Second Flute with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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Brandon Page: Principal Flute with the Flint Symphony Orchestra, Principal Flute with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Instructor at the Flint School of Performing Arts, Applied Instructor at Oakland University, and Artistic Director of CASM
Amanda Blaikie: Second Flute with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:45:14 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1148 In this episode, ACM graduate student Colton Wansitler hosts Brandon Page of the Flint Symphony Orchestra and Amanda Blaikie of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to discuss tips on how to balance careers with large ensembles while still maintaining individual artistry. In this episode, ACM graduate student Colton Wansitler hosts Brandon Page of the Flint Symphony Orchestra and Amanda Blaikie of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to discuss tips on how to balance careers with large ensembles while still maintaining individua No Getting Down to Business: Fiscal Sponsorship with host Katherine Hagman 1 1 Getting Down to Business: Fiscal Sponsorship with host Katherine Hagman full 74768be5-773e-4ab2-8c1e-04397394e81d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9bb597c Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:42:14 -0500 Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies Michigan State University Arts, Cultural Management & Museum Studies 1216 In this episode, ACM graduate student Katherine Hagman hosts Mike Marriott, owner of Opportunity Arts, to discuss starting an arts business in the Mid-Michigan area. In this episode, ACM graduate student Katherine Hagman hosts Mike Marriott, owner of Opportunity Arts, to discuss starting an arts business in the Mid-Michigan area. No