Author: April Simpson
What stations need to know about fundraising partnerships
Public media organizations entering into fundraising partnerships with other nonprofits risk steep fines if they fail to comply with FCC rules.KPCC case study: Using the ‘dark arts of digital marketing’ to convert donors
The station partnered with a digital marketing firm on a campaign targeting its audience with Facebook ads and website banners.Tips for public TV stations ‘pledging the core’
One station saw an increase in ongoing gifts through its sustaining member program.Dallas, Louisiana stations collaborate for call-in show on police shootings
Tuesday’s show will air live on each station at 1 p.m. Central time and can also be heard on their online streams.Diversity at NPR: “Clearly, there’s a lot more work to do”
One area needing attention is recruitment of Latinos, particularly in supervisory roles.System leaders want NABJ/NAHJ convention-goers to ‘Think Public Media’
The network and more than two dozen stations will share a space on the convention floor.Wanted: More career paths into leadership
Managers and executives of color say the diversity deficit within top ranks is hindering public media’s progress.Translator not necessarily included in sale of WAMU bluegrass station
WAMU does not own or control the station’s translator near Bethesda, Md.Steve Bell, ‘voice of KCUR,’ dies at 77
The veteran Kansas City, Mo., newscaster collapsed in the office Monday.KERA’s advice for pubmedia newsrooms when big news breaks
The North Texas newsroom jumped into action when Dallas police officers were ambushed at a protest of police violence.How public media stations are covering police violence
Stations in Louisiana and Minnesota, the sites of last week’s shootings, are taking varied approaches based on staff and resources.WWNO reporter arrested while covering police protests
Ryan Kailath was arrested Saturday on one count of obstruction of highway.NPR changes up programming ranks
The network announced a new director of programming, to start in August.Veteran MPR journalist Toni Randolph dies at 53
Randolph is remembered for her welcoming spirit and commitment to public media diversity and mentorship.Generation Listen aims to bring millennials into the NPR family
As an audience engagement initiative, Generation Listen is trying to build community by having younger people bring their friends to the table.
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