Virtual Talking Shop is FREE to all MSA members
See below for past conversations you can order. See the MSA Community Calendar HERE to register for upcoming webinars.
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Preparing for msa forward
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion designed to help you make the most of MSA FORWARD.
The session begins with brief, 3-minute opening statements from our panelists, each sharing insights from their areas of expertise:
- Melissa Lew will dive into the vendor experience, offering tips on optimizing booth presentation, marketing strategies, and salesmanship.
- Kacey Cramer will focus on practical advice for preparing for and shopping the show effectively.
- Anne Cecil will provide a unique perspective on merchandising and education, bridging insights from both the vendor and buyer sides.
Alternate Revenue Streams
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
We know that many MSA members also oversee additional revenue departments such as food service, event rentals, ticketing, and more. This roundtable discussion is an opportunity to discuss common issues with these activities and to make connections with colleagues throughout MSA.
Managing Your Inbox
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
Ready to declutter your digital life? Let’s purge the clutter and unlock newfound productivity! Join us for a clutter-busting adventure! Our ‘Clean Inbox Training’ offers a treasure trove of practical hacks, clever tricks, and actionable ideas to conquer email overload.
Tips and Tricks to Create a Trade Show Booth That Sells
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
Learn to use tried and true strategies and tactics to remove pain points to purchase and meet current buyer expectations.
Do's and Dont's of Pitching
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
Learn valuable tips and best practices for pitching your product or services to museum buyers, including insights on preferred methods and deal breakers.
POS 101: Top Questions to Ask when Researching a New POS
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
Researching a new point of sale system requires a true commitment of time and energy. The goal is to find the right software at the right price that will improve the efficiency and profitability of your business.
MAXIMIZE YOUR ECOMMERCE POTENTIAL
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
Revenue-Boosting Strategies – Discover actionable takeaways designed to supercharge your online sales in Q4, including bundling and upsells, digital marketing, and the importance of developing a roadmap.
HOW MSA VENDORS CAN BEST WORK WITH MSA BUYERS
This Virtual Talking Shop discusses the following:
- How to make the connection
- How to develop the partnership
- How to keep engaged
Social Media - What Should I be Doing that I'm Not?
This Virtual Talking Shop discussed the following:
- Best practices for multiple platforms
- Create your own content
- How to work with your communications department
#Metoo Museum Stores
- Mindful production selection and thought provoking case studies
- Is there sexism in your product selection/display/product descriptions?
- Have you experienced backlash from your community about merchandise in your store/business?
Digital Catalogues - Ready, Set, Go!
- Are you currently, or do you want to, launch a Digital Holiday Catalogue?
- Case studies, with examples, on multiple platforms
- Best practices