Author: Elaine Appleton Grant
Why the art of the story pitch starts with getting lost (or naked)
The best ideas come from having an open mind and welcoming surprises.Why reporting on impact is our most important job now
"We need to train our gaze 180 degrees away from where we as journalists have been brainwashed into putting it and focus ...Why public radio needs more journalism like NHPR’s ‘13th Step’ podcast
When it comes to rebuilding audience and, especially, attracting younger listeners, there are good reasons why leaders should run toward this kind ...How to elevate your audio interviews from good to great
Here are six practical interviewing strategies for reporters, producers and hosts, drawn from the day-to-day practices of some of today’s best audio ...Follow the 6 ‘S’s to create audio stories that listeners can’t forget
The "6 S Audience Engagement Framework" articulates "the crucial elements needed to take hosts and content from ordinary to remarkable."How podcast creators transform big ideas into compelling stories
"No matter which direction we start from — event or idea first — we’re striving for the marriage of story and meaning."These lessons in ‘hostiness’ matter more than ever for public media’s future
In interviews for the podcast "Sound Judgment," public media veterans illuminate the kinds of strategic thinking that can inform the development of ...
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