Quick Takes
Latest Radiotopia fundraiser promotes brand over shows
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Public Radio Exchange is trying to build the network’s brand to benefit all shows regardless of audience size.
System/Policy
Humanities scholars bring new perspectives to nonprofit media
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The deadline for host organizations to apply this year is Oct. 18.
System/Policy
After delays, WFMU’s Audience Engine aims for early 2017 rollout
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The project’s ambitious scale has prolonged development.
Obituaries
Longtime WNYC music host Oscar Brand dies at 96
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Brand hosted the station’s “Folklife Festival” for more than 70 years, earning him a Guinness world record.
Diversity
Nonprofit news outlets mirror overall media in diversity, according to ASNE survey
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The survey found that minority employment is at 23 percent for online-only sites, slightly higher than the 17 percent reported for daily newspapers.
People
‘Fresh Air’ host Terry Gross awarded National Humanities Medal
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A citation noted Gross’s “artful probing of the human experience.”
Development
Small fire derails KALW pledge drive
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The fire affected the station’s lines for fundraising calls.
Programs/Content
Reported.ly aims to keep going after losing First Look support
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The social-media reporting outfit suspended operations Aug. 31.
Programs/Content
At CIR–WFMU show, comedians mine environmental reporting for laughs
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The show highlighted New Jersey’s legacy of pollution.
Development
While sustainers are growing, experts say public radio still needs new donors
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Efforts to build sustainer files have shifted from conversion to acquisition, according to a recent study by Target Analytics.
Quick Takes
North Dakota issues arrest warrant for ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
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Goodman was charged Sept. 3 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.
Quick Takes
MPR and Mayo Clinic team up to offer classical soundtrack
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MPR will curate a playlist of classical compositions for patients at Mayo Clinic hospitals.
Development
WNYC boosts podcast income with text-to-donate efforts
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Upwards of 25 percent of listeners who donate to the station’s podcasts have replied to the texting call to action.
Quick Takes
WETA finds Passport members skew younger
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Passport donors who made their first gift to the station online were 47 years old on average.
Development
Philadelphia’s WXPN reaches membership milestone
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The station’s donor base grew 11 percent over two years.
Quick Takes
Pubmedia win several awards at AAJA convention
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Pubmedia producers won awards in several categories at the Asian-American Journalists Association’s national convention this month in Las Vegas.
Quick Takes
APM, Washington Post seek submissions for new podcast on black history
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Submissions will be considered for “Historically Black,” an eight-episode weekly podcast set to launch Sept. 19.
Development
Orlando station’s podcast on space exploration draws national audience
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In conversations with engineers, scientists, visionaries and others, host Brendan Byrne discusses advances in space exploration.
Development
Tracking metrics expected to improve as podcasts grow
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Participants in a panel about digital audio sponsorship shared tips for making money from podcasts.
Development
Pubmedia executives, stations recognized at PMDMC
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Public media leaders were honored for excellence in fundraising and development.