Author: April Simpson
North Dakota issues arrest warrant for ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman was charged Sept. 3 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.MPR and Mayo Clinic team up to offer classical soundtrack
MPR will curate a playlist of classical compositions for patients at Mayo Clinic hospitals.WNYC boosts podcast income with text-to-donate efforts
Upwards of 25 percent of listeners who donate to the station’s podcasts have replied to the texting call to action.WETA finds Passport members skew younger
Passport donors who made their first gift to the station online were 47 years old on average.Philadelphia’s WXPN reaches membership milestone
The station’s donor base grew 11 percent over two years.Pubmedia win several awards at AAJA convention
Pubmedia producers won awards in several categories at the Asian-American Journalists Association’s national convention this month in Las Vegas.APM, Washington Post seek submissions for new podcast on black history
Submissions will be considered for “Historically Black,” an eight-episode weekly podcast set to launch Sept. 19.Orlando station’s podcast on space exploration draws national audience
In conversations with engineers, scientists, visionaries and others, host Brendan Byrne discusses advances in space exploration.Tracking metrics expected to improve as podcasts grow
Participants in a panel about digital audio sponsorship shared tips for making money from podcasts.Pubmedia executives, stations recognized at PMDMC
Public media leaders were honored for excellence in fundraising and development.Pubcasters take home honors from NABJ/NAHJ conference
NPR, “This American Life” and stations were among the winners.Mentors, creators share advice on bringing young people into media
A panel at the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference looked at best practices for youth media.City Bureau raises funds to create public newsroom
It’s asking 1,000 donors to give $10 each.Pubcasters refine tactics for acquiring donors through canvassing
Data collection and research have become more sophisticated over the past five years.First Look Media’s reported.ly to suspend operations August 31
The project’s future is uncertain without support from First Look.
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