CI to Eye is a podcast for arts leaders who want to reach their full potential. Each episode is created to help you become better at your job so you can help the arts move forward.
We’ve produced over 50 episodes of CI to Eye to date which can be daunting to dive into. Fear not! Here’s an easy guide to help you find the right episodes. We'll continue to update this as new episodes are released.
Last Updated: 1/7/21
I want inspiration and advice to help me navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Arts Organizations Can Survive A Pandemic: Brett Egan
Every Arts Organization Must Become a Media Company: Matías Tarnopolsky
How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Visit Cultural Entities: Colleen Dilenschneider
Ideas the Unlock the Future for the Arts: Seth Godin
A Fundraising Masterclass: James Langley
Lessons in Audience Development from a Shameless Drag Queen: Jackie Beat
Rock 'n' Roll Numbers—Classical Music Content during the Pandemic: Anastasia Boudanoque
A Massive Survey about the Arts in 2020 America: Arthur Cohen
The State of the Arts in 2020: Donna Walker-Kuhne, Tom O’Connor, and Jill Robinson
Jokes Land Better in Tight Spaces and Other Theater Design Trade Secrets: Joshua Dachs
Leading through Chaotic Times: Live Panel from Boot Camp 2020
Self Help for Arts Leaders: Betty Avila
I’m new to working in arts administration, I need a foundation.
Turnaround King and President Emeritus of the Kennedy Center: Michael Kaiser
Culture Data Nerd: Colleen Dilenschneider
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 23 Cultural Leaders in 2018
Celebrating Collaboration in the Dallas Arts District: Lily Weiss
Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall: Clive Gillinson
Chief Questioner of the Cultural Sector: Diane Ragsdale
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
How Do We Compete with Netflix?: Emily Simoness
I want to get more woke.
Dissecting Privilege, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Traditional Orchestra World: Jessica Schmidt
The Robots are Coming For Us: Adam Huttler
Multicultural Marketing Maven: Donna Walker-Kuhne
Classical Music’s Diversity Crisis: Afa Dworkin
A Vulnerable Conversation about Inequality in the Arts: David Stewart
Examining White Fragility: Robin DiAngelo
Beyond Inclusion - the Art of Accessible Content: Lisa Niedermeyer
Is Your Organization Anti-Racist?: Cardozie Jones
President of the National Civil Rights Museum: Terri Lee Freeman
Theatre that Shatters Stereotypes about Disability: Adam Roberts
Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem: Anna Glass
Perspectives on Anti-Racism: CI to Eye with Six Leaders
Capitalism, Race, and the Evolution of American Theater: Robert Barry Fleming
Broadway for Black Lives Matter: Britton Smith
I want to become a better fundraiser.
This is What Arts Leadership Sounds Like: Sharon Gersten Luckman
Why Your Arts Organization Should Adopt an Anchor Mission: Karen Brooks Hopkins
Powerbroker of Contemporary Dance: Gina Gibney
The Future of Arts Funding: Melissa Cowley Wolf
How Do We Compete with Netflix?: Emily Simoness
A Fundraising Masterclass: James Langley
I want to become a better digital marketer.
Your ‘Digital Marketing for the Arts’ Questions Answered: Ashley Dunn Gatterdam
Understanding the Habits of Ticket Buyers: Johnna Fellows Gluth
Improving Arts Websites with Data and Curiosity: Jenny Kreizman
What’s Happening to Google Grants?: Kathleen McFarlane
Superstar Marketer: Meghan Keaney Anderson
I'm a solid arts marketer, but I want to sharpen my skills.
Bucking Trends with Disciplined Communication: Aubrey Bergauer
New York City Ballet’s Media Evolution: Karen Girty
Live from Boot Camp with Tons of Data: Colleen Dilenschneider
How the Art Institute Uses Data to Predict the Future: Andrew Simnick
The Most Human Company Wins: Mark Schaefer
Uncertainty is Keeping Your Audience Away: Peter Linett
Ideas the Unlock the Future for the Arts: Seth Godin
How the High Museum Defies Museum Diversity Trends: Kristie Swink Benson
I need help and advice about any of the following: video, branding, pricing, segmentation, touring, press, podcast creation, etc.
Selling Emotion (via Video): Mark Ciglar
Cultural Identity Branding Legend: Paula Scher
Sensational Segmentation: Andrew McIntyre
Marketing on the Road: Laura Matalon
Legendary Theatrical Press Agent: Chris Boneau
Dynamic Pricing - What the Arts Can Learn from Starbucks and the Airline Industry: Sean Kelly
Should Your Arts Organization Produce a Podcast? Live Panel from Digital Marketing Boot Camp
I want to become a better leader.
This is What Arts Leadership Sounds Like: Sharon Gersten Luckman
Growth Secrets from the For-Profit World: Cameron Herold
Redefining a Cultural Center for the 21st Century: Deborah Cullinan
Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall: Clive Gillinson
President of the National Civil Rights Museum: Terri Lee Freeman
Fostering Change in Your Organization: Live Panel from Digital Marketing Boot Camp
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
How Do We Compete with Netflix?: Emily Simoness
Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem: Anna Glass
Leading through Chaotic Times: Live Panel from Boot Camp 2020
I want to learn more about Capacity Interactive and its workplace culture.
Master Ticket Slinger: Christopher Williams
CI’s Origins + Lessons in Growth, Leadership, and Marketing: Erik Gensler
My workplace culture needs help.
Our People Crisis in the Arts: Jill Robinson
Master Ticket Slinger: Christopher Williams
Growth Secrets from the For-Profit World: Cameron Herold
Redefining a Cultural Center for the 21st Century: Deborah Cullinan
Is Your Organization Anti-Racist?: Cardozie Jones
The Enormous Customer Experience Opportunity in the Arts: Robert Phillips
Fostering Change in Your Organization: Live Panel from Digital Marketing Boot Camp
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
How Do We Compete with Netflix?: Emily Simoness
Broadway for Black Lives Matter: Britton Smith
Leading through Chaotic Times: Live Panel from Boot Camp 2020
I'm building a new website for my organization.
Transformative Digital Experiences: Mohan Ramaswamy
Improving Arts Websites with Data and Curiosity: Jenny Kreizman
A Change Will Do You Good: Allison Fippinger
Entertain me.
In the Middle: Jeff Hiller and Jenn Harris
Legendary Theatrical Press Agent: Chris Boneau
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem: Anna Glass
Lessons in Audience Development from a Shameless Drag Queen: Jackie Beat
Jokes Land Better in Tight Spaces and Other Theater Design Trade Secrets: Joshua Dachs
I’m interested in arts-industry specific research.
The Legendary Audience Churn Study: Jack McAuliffe
Critical Research for Arts Leaders: Zannie Voss
Culture Data Nerd: Colleen Dilenschneider
Understanding the Habits of Ticket Buyers: Johnna Fellows Gluth
The Future of Arts Funding: Melissa Cowley Wolf
Chief Questioner of the Cultural Sector: Diane Ragsdale
Uncertainty is Keeping Your Audience Away: Peter Linett
How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Visit Cultural Entities: Colleen Dilenschneider
A Massive Survey about the Arts in 2020 America: Arthur Cohen
I’m super stressed about my job and workplace.
Fighting Saboteurs: Jennifer Zaslow
Our People Crisis in the Arts: Jill Robinson
Financial Wellness for Arts Administrators: Darren Sussman
How Arts Organizations Can Survive A Pandemic: Brett Egan
Every Arts Organization Must Become a Media Company: Matías Tarnopolsky
Leading through Chaotic Times: Live Panel from Boot Camp 2020
Self Help for Arts Leaders: Betty Avila
I want inspiration and advice from arts marketing leaders.
New York City Ballet’s Media Evolution: Karen Girty
The Privilege of Leadership: Monica Holt
The Most Networked Man in the Arts: Tom O’Connor
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2020
I’m the leader of an arts organization and want inspiration and advice from my peers.
Why Your Arts Organization Should Adopt an Anchor Mission: Karen Brooks Hopkins
Getting Closer to Dance: Linda Shelton
Leading Ballet Hispánico in America Today: Eduardo Vilaro
Leading an Organization with Empathy: Harold Wolpert
This is What Arts Leadership Sounds Like: Sharon Luckman
Powerbroker of Contemporary Dance: Gina Gibney
Bucking Trends with Disciplined Communication: Aubrey Bergauer
Artistic Visionary: Joe Melillo
Turnaround King and President Emeritus of the Kennedy Center: Michael Kaiser
Redefining a Cultural Center for the 21st Century: Deborah Cullinan
Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall: Clive Gillinson
President of the National Civil Rights Museum: Terri Lee Freeman
Fostering Change in Your Organization: Live Panel from Digital Marketing Boot Camp
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem: Anna Glass
How Arts Organizations Can Survive A Pandemic: Brett Egan
Every Arts Organization Must Become a Media Company: Matías Tarnopolsky
Executive Producer of the Apollo Theater: Kamilah Forbes
Capitalism, Race, and the Evolution of American Theater: Robert Barry Fleming
Leading through Chaotic Times: Live Panel from Boot Camp 2020
Self Help for Arts Leaders: Betty Avila
I work with arts administrators and attend arts conferences. I need an outside perspective.
What the Arts Can Learn from Sports Marketing: Amber Cox
How to Get What You Want from Creative People: Bonnie Siegler
Fitness, Nutrition, and Content Marketing Guru: John Berardi
Superstar Marketer: Meghan Keaney Anderson
Financial Wellness for Arts Administrators: Darren Sussman
The Enormous Customer Experience Opportunity in the Arts: Robert Phillips
Words of Inspiration: CI to Eye with 20 Cultural Leaders in 2019
Lessons in Audience Development from a Shameless Drag Queen: Jackie Beat
Social Media Strategy, Google Ads/Search Engine Marketing, Email Strategy, Leadership, Website Redesign Strategy, Website Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Online Fundraising