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Kara Mackey posted a reply on Re: Starting a Gift Shop
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 9:14 AM
Said: Hi there, we have gone through many iterations of our (very tiny!) Toy Shop. We have recently simplified and are only selling big items from PlanToys (their production practices match our mission.) And, Barefoot Books their divers...
Jessie Goodwin posted a reply on Re: Masks: Most Effective Marketing Strategies
Monday, May 3, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Said: Hi Ultima, We too anticipate a similar situation as the Summer approaches. I don't have an answer but am interested in any suggestions as well. Thanks for posting!Jessie GoodwinThe Children's Museum...
Ultima Castro posted a new Topic
Monday, May 3, 2021 at 2:36 PM
Masks: Most Effective Marketing Strategies
Hi folks!
As we go into summer we are looking at new ways to message out our mask policy (2 years+ following CDC guidance). We anticipate more out of town guests who are not as mask proactive as those in our local area. I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has found a strategy that yields a high level of success (within expectations).
Best,
Ultima
Ultima Castro (she/ella)
As we go into summer we are looking at new ways to message out our mask policy (2 years+ following CDC guidance). We anticipate more out of town guests who are not as mask proactive as those in our local area. I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has found a strategy that yields a high level of success (within expectations).
Best,
Ultima
Ultima Castro (she/ella)
Guest Services Manager
Bethany Frasco posted a new Topic
Friday, Apr 30, 2021 at 4:36 PM
Starting a Gift Shop
Hello all,
When we reopened, in August 2020, we started creating Maker Adventure Kits in multiple sizes & age ranges to sell for families to bring the fun of KidsPlay home with them. They have since taken off and are a regular staple for sale at our front admission area. We are now looking to add to that and open a proper gift shop, albeit small, but with quality items that pertain to our exhibits and Museum mission. I am looking for recommendations of your top 10 best selling...
When we reopened, in August 2020, we started creating Maker Adventure Kits in multiple sizes & age ranges to sell for families to bring the fun of KidsPlay home with them. They have since taken off and are a regular staple for sale at our front admission area. We are now looking to add to that and open a proper gift shop, albeit small, but with quality items that pertain to our exhibits and Museum mission. I am looking for recommendations of your top 10 best selling...
Beth Demke posted a reply on Re: Creating lessons for use by others - what t...
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021 at 1:25 PM
Said: Our "billable rate" is determined by the average direct hourly staff cost times an upcharge of 1.25-1.50 (rounded to make sense). BTW - This information is incorporated into our spreadsheet for calculation of a final program fee b...
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