People
Kilmurry exiting POV to lead International Documentary Association
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After Kilmurry’s departure, Chris White, v.p. of programming and production, rises to executive producer.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #16: Tess Vigeland on quitting Marketplace; Transgender people and personal pronouns; Donor influence on programming
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For Tess Vigeland, a leap out of the host’s seat inspired a book.
Programs/Content
How Baltimore public radio covered the protests
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WEAA and WYPR tried to make the most of their limited staffs and resources.
Quick Takes
WNYC teams with The New Yorker on new radio show and podcast
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The weekly hourlong show will be “built around The New Yorker’s award-winning writers, artists, and editors.”
Quick Takes
Pew State of the Media study highlights NPR’s gains in podcasting, website use
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NPR’s monthly podcast downloads increased 42 percent from 2013 to 2014, according to the study.
Podcasting
San Diego’s KPBS seeks pitches for new podcasts
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The station is taking a well-tested approach to developing new podcasts: asking its audience for ideas.
Programs/Content
KCTS in Seattle switches to digital-first content approach, cuts 11 employees
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President Rob Dunlop said KCTS is “flipping the model” of the typical pubTV station by creating original digital content that will be broadcast later.
Programs/Content
Four projects aimed at African-American audiences win pilot funds at inaugural Pitch Black event
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The projects “will bring vitally needed fresh perspectives and new voices to public media,” said the executive director of the National Black Programming Consortium.
Programs/Content
American Archive launches new website, with video to come
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After seven years of development, the archive of 2.5 million records of public radio and TV broadcasts is online.