<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[A. Poirier Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[A. Poirier Creative]]></description><link>https://www.apoiriercreative.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:04:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.apoiriercreative.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Communications Team Should Be Part of Programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invite the people who know your audience best before you assume you know what they want. That is, if you want people to see your show.]]></description><link>https://www.apoiriercreative.com/post/why-your-communications-team-should-be-in-the-room-while-you-program-your-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfd994cbb6543b8a2001d6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:39:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1bae4c1b9e17401eb83214230196c28c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ashley Poirier</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Show is Only ONE Part of the Story - Your Audience Needs More]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to tell stories about your work, your artists, and your impact to generate interest, create loyalty, and build donorship.]]></description><link>https://www.apoiriercreative.com/post/the-story-that-actually-moves-your-audience-probably-isn-t-part-of-the-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfd904f01b30c0f505cfd4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:34:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_818cfd4734c343d1a8eaa4e722452f0e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ashley Poirier</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Please Stop Calling Your Programs "World-Class"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prestige can create value but also distance. When should an organization lead with excellence versus connection?]]></description><link>https://www.apoiriercreative.com/post/why-world-class-isn-t-the-selling-point-your-arts-org-thinks-it-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfd84fac3142d5af53c77a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:31:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa6c06ee8044dd08a14936e65c80610.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ashley Poirier</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>