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With a news service on the way, an organization supporting Minnesota radio stations continues to grow

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 14, 2023

The news service will be transformative for Ampers, as well as “a very needed product and project for the citizens of Minnesota,” CEO Joel Glaser said. 

NPR stops using Twitter because platform is ‘undermining our credibility,’ CEO says

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 12, 2023

Some stations have also announced that they’re leaving the social media platform.

People on the Move

  • Comings and goings: WYPR appoints CCO, NHPR hires development leader …

    Jonathan Blakley stepped up from interim to permanent chief content officer for WYPR.

  • WFAE promotes Ju-Don Marshall to CEO

    The station's board voted unanimously to promote Marshall.

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System/Policy

NPR partners with Spotify to boost podcast advertising

By Jenna Spinelle, Freelance Contributor | April 11, 2023

“The partnership … allows us to expand sponsorship categories to get more business,” says Gina Garrubbo, CEO of National Public Media.

People

Comings and goings: AmDoc’s Dilday joins Ken Burns film, StoryCorps hires chief of staff …

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | April 10, 2023

Erika Dilday, who leads American Documentary, was named a co-director and co-producer for the upcoming “Emancipation to Exodus.”

Programs/Content

Masterpiece’s ‘Tom Jones’ updates classic romp for unfamiliar audiences

By Jacqueline Cutler, Freelance Contributor | April 10, 2023

The four-hour adaptation, which debuts on PBS April 30, honors the 1749 book yet shows it through a modern lens.

Programs/Content

Why KPBS developed guidelines for public safety coverage — and why your news organization should, too

By Terence W. Shepherd, News Director (KPBS) | April 7, 2023

Reporting on public safety without thoughtful consideration can lead to diminished accuracy and lack of depth that may leave audiences with a biased perception of which issues are truly important to communities.

Programs/Content

How classical stations can compete against AI-powered streaming services

By Anthony Rudel, GM (GBH Music) | April 7, 2023

Today’s media environment requires us to engage with audiences in as many ways as possible with content that welcomes them to the music.

Programs/Content

Current Crossword: ‘Space Travel’

By Will Nediger, Freelance Contributor | April 6, 2023

Fans of Carl Sagan will win the space race when it comes to solving this month’s crossword.

System/Policy

Judge rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | April 6, 2023

The class-action case examines PBS’ role in sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.

Obituaries

UETN field engineer Stroh DeCaire dies at 51

By Utah Education and Telehealth Network | April 5, 2023

“Stroh was an outgoing and lively part of our dedicated Field Operations team,” said UETN CEO Spencer Jenkins.

System/Policy

NPR asks Twitter to remove ‘state-affiliated’ label

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | April 5, 2023

“This must be a mistake as it contradicts Twitter’s own guidelines,” said an NPR spokesperson.

Programs/Content

Remembering a ‘Cinco de Mayo miracle’ in the 30-year history of ‘Latino USA’

By María Martin, Director (GraciasVida Center for Media) | April 3, 2023

For the show’s 30th anniversary, a founder of “Latino USA” recounts how President Bill Clinton helped the show make a splash at a 1993 Public Radio Conference.

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