Social Impact (Research & Reporting)

Culture Track is the the largest consumer research platform dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges in the cultural economy. Founded in the wake of 9/11 to help creative organizations grapple with the changing needs, desires, and behaviors of cultural audiences, Culture Track has been a free and vital resource for organizations large and small—influencing the strategic agendas of our nation’s cultural anchors.

In March 2020, Diane collaborated with social research firm Slover Linett and her team at LaPlaca Cohen to launch a rapid-response Covid-19 data and strategy platform with the shared goal of providing the cultural field with actionable insights toward becoming more equitable spaces and more active participants in movements for social and racial justice.

The project culminated in four reports released between 2020 and 2022:

• Culture & Community in a Time of Crisis

• Culture & Community in a Time of Transformation

• Black Voices for the Evolution of Culture & Creativity

• Untapped Opportunity: Older Americans & the Arts

While Chief Strategy Officer at LaPlaca Cohen, Diane served as a thought leader on shifts in the creative economy. She has been a frequent keynote presenter, panelist, and interview guest, with topics including generational consumer shifts, diversifying audiences, the new philanthropy playbook, the future of cultural experience, corporate social responsibility, and more.

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