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Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in public media
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Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.
System/Policy
NPR, stations credit audience gains to range of factors
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Election news, network and station efforts, and a change in Nielsen technology could all be contributing.
Quick Takes
City Bureau raises funds to create public newsroom
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It’s asking 1,000 donors to give $10 each.
Development
Pubcasters refine tactics for acquiring donors through canvassing
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Data collection and research have become more sophisticated over the past five years.
Quick Takes
First Look Media’s reported.ly to suspend operations August 31
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The project’s future is uncertain without support from First Look.
System/Policy
WBUR’s BizLab begins testing innovations for public radio
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The unit is exploring new business models, starting with four projects.
Quick Takes
WUNC adds Triple A music stream for online and HD Radio
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“We’ve been dreaming about this for years, and it’s thrilling to see it finally launch.”
Development
Why stations should look to younger sustainers for bequests, major gifts
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Findings from a new survey suggest that public media should focus on cultivating sustainers for decades to come.
Quick Takes
WGBH is disappointed by ‘outside of good taste’ Arthur memes
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The station hopes memes will be “respectful and appropriate for all audiences.”
Development
What stations need to know about fundraising partnerships
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Public media organizations entering into fundraising partnerships with other nonprofits risk steep fines if they fail to comply with FCC rules.
Quick Takes
Get out those crayons, Sarah Koenig needs a face
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A podcast coloring book is now a thing.
Development
KPCC case study: Using the ‘dark arts of digital marketing’ to convert donors
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The station partnered with a digital marketing firm on a campaign targeting its audience with Facebook ads and website banners.
Programs/Content
Veteran ‘Sesame Street’ actors to meet with producers over future roles
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“I have been in touch with each of them to meet in person,” Sesame Workshop CEO Jeffrey Dunn said.
System/Policy
How did KPLU save itself? “You ask for help”
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The station’s head of content shares lessons from its successful $7 million drive for survival.
Programs/Content
Talk of election takes spotlight at PBS summer press tour
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Even panels about shows not overtly dedicated to politics were immersed in campaign theories and analyses.
Quick Takes
Lacking a buyer and short on funds, KUSP goes off the air
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The station has broadcast for nearly 45 years on air, and online for more than 20.
People
NETA elects leadership, ‘Hamilton’ creator will be PBS host, and other comings and goings in public media
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Ronnie Agnew, head of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is NETA board chair.
Programs/Content
Radio dramatist finds support from fans for his adventurous works
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Mystery and mysticism loom large in the oeuvre of Tom Lopez.