Diversity in Public Media
Chicago’s Vocalo reins in eclectic approach but keeps focus on younger audience
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With CPB’s backing, the station is exploring whether its format could expand to other cities.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #35: Torey Malatia is back; the youngest general managers in public media
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The most famous general manager in public radio is going to try again with another station.
People
Rhode Island Public Radio hires Torey Malatia as president
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Malatia was formerly c.e.o. of WBEZ in Chicago.
People
Malatia’s exit from WBEZ leaves staff guessing
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When Torey Malatia unexpectedly announced his resignation as president of WBEZ licensee Chicago Public Media Friday, July 26, news of the longtime leader’s exit reverberated across Chicago media and public radio.
People
Malatia resigns as president of Chicago’s WBEZ
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Torey Malatia, longtime president and c.e.o. of Chicago Public Media, has resigned effective immediately.
Programs/Content
WBEZ turns to matchmaking in ads aimed at younger listeners
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Dubbed the “2032 Membership Drive,” the station’s newest citywide marketing blitz encourages young “interesting people” to “make babies” who will grow up listening to public radio. The ads appear on billboards and buses; a Facebook app created for the campaign has a matchmaking feature to help curious listeners connect.
Programs/Content
WBEZ’s Curious City brings its inquisitive audience into the reporting action
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From exploring underground tunnels to tracking the evolution of the Chicago accent, Curious City is an unconventional spin on community-based public media reporting.
Programs/Content
Tavis Smiley: It’s time to start walking the walk of service to minority communities
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Torey Malatia’s argument against “advocacy journalism” — leveled at Smiley & West after Chicago’s WBEZ carried the program for two years — is merely a weapon of mass distraction from the real issue.
Programs/Content
Op-ed: WBEZ’s Malatia says public media must revitalize open, civic discourse in our communities
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In a pluralistic America, public media is a central resource for promoting inclusiveness in civic engagement. This misson-based role has become even more important in today’s broadcast and digital media environment, in which content is tailored exclusively to audiences based on their ideology and beliefs.
Programs/Content
Punditry, audience declines cost Smiley & West stations
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Tavis Smiley is defending the tone and content of his weekly public radio show Smiley & West after Chicago’s WBEZ became the latest and largest-market station to drop it from its schedule.
Programs/Content
FM, web audiences elusive so far for innovative Vocalo
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Chicago Public Radio’s board, staff and executives didn’t mince words in their latest strategic plan about their bold experiment known as Vocalo. “As a website Vocalo must be seen as unsuccessful so far.”