Reflecting on a recent panel discussion, David Reece of Baker Richards explores the future of theatre and its role in a rapidly changing world. Bringing together the insights of the panellists, he outlines some of the ways the sector might adapt.
David Reece and Sarah Chambers discuss why segmentation is most powerful when it’s a reflective organisational practice – less about categorising audiences and more about aligning with values, purpose and future direction. Drawing on examples from across the sector, they explore how segmentation can be a tool for clarity, connection and cultural change.
We’ve come a long way from the difficulties of recent years, and some key metrics are starting to show a positive trend. But we’re not out of the woods yet, writes David Reece.
With ticket price differentiation reaching new extremes, David Reece considers the longer-term consequences and asks if we should be entering a new era of pricing.
In a time of rising inflation, affordability and accessibility are at the forefront of arts organisations’ minds. David Reece examines whether a Netflix-style subscription could be part of the solution?
In the first of two articles on innovative pricing practices, David Reece explores different approaches to price setting and asks to what extent the emerging choose-your-own price model is a genuine alternative.
Faced with inflation and a squeeze on consumer spending, how can arts organisations weather this financial storm? David Reece looks at both increasing and reducing prices.