Regularly quoted in international newspapers and trade journals as an industry authority, arts consultant Drew McManus has been involved with every aspect of nonprofit performing arts organizations. Drew is the proprietor and author of the highly successful new media outlet Adaptistration , the only weblog dedicated to the business of orchestras, and he has been serving clients for more than 15 years. In 2010, he launched The Venture Platform , a technology solution designed especially for arts organizations that provides a comprehensive website architecture and e-mail marketing platform within a hosted and fully supported environment.