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Minimum viable marketing for the arts

As an artist or an arts producer, you know what it’s like to do everything on a shoestring – including tying your shoes with actual string because you know what? It gets the job done and it’s extremely affordable. But when it comes to marketing there’s a fine line between doing it on the cheap and doing your project a disservice.

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How to develop a strategy and plan

It’s a question that has troubled armies, governments, moguls, arts practitioners and producers for millennia. Do I need a strategy? What kind of strategy? And while we’re on the topic, what is a strategy?  While the details vary hugely depending on whether you’re planning a land war or a short film there are some constant principles you can apply.

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Define your marketing budget

Easiest question ever, you might think. My marketing budget is literally zero, or as close to it as I can manage. Question answered, the problem solved. However, the truth is that you will definitely spend something on your marketing.

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How to build your budget

Sound budgeting is a tricky skill for most. That’s why we’ve built this handy explainer guide to help you prepare the budget for your ACF campaign.

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How to nail your project description | The nuts and bolts

Some basic ‘good writing’ tips to help you put together a project description and win over potential donors.

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