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Marketing, Communications, and PR
Marketing, communications, public relations, and social media play a critical role in increasing the public awareness and relevancy of museums. Browse dozens of resources below to learn effective strategies for executing these functions.
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Social Media Decision Tree
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One area of a communications strategy is how and when to respond to a social media post from a commenter about your museum. In this decision tree, you can follow a process for determining the best course of action.
Marketing Report Template
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Knowing what types of statistics to report on and how often is an important step in communications planning. Download a copy of our marketing and communications reporting template to customize your own reports.
Visitor Photography in Museums
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There are pros and cons to visitors having a camera in their back pocket. This handout shares policies on visitor photography, the decision-making process, and issues for implementation.
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