Author: Mike Janssen
Mike has held the role of digital editor since 2014. Before becoming editor, he covered public radio and digital initiatives in public media for Current. Mike has also written for a variety of publications as a freelancer, was a Public Media Corps fellow, and has hosted talk and music shows on community radio stations in the Washington, D.C., area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing banjo, cooking, and making coffee and cocktails.
Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins
GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they're seeking to build ...August 26, 2022Former Va. lieutenant governor sues New York Public Radio for defamation
A NYPR spokesperson told Current that Justin Fairfax’s complaint “is completely without merit.”By Mike JanssenAugust 11, 2022DEI leaders share best practices on strengthening your organization’s diversity efforts
Our webinar featured Whitney Maddox, NPR's DEI manager, and Kim Salvaggio, chief DEI officer at Rocky Mountain Public Media.By Mike JanssenApril 4, 2022With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one
Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.By Mike JanssenMarch 15, 2022Station Resource Group’s founders reflect on decades of helping public radio grow
As Tom Thomas and Terry Clifford step down as SRG's leaders, they look back on their start in public radio, the creation ...By Mike JanssenMarch 2, 2022Center for Investigative Reporting names CEO, editor in chief
CEO Kaizar Campwala joins CIR from the Walt Disney Co.By Mike JanssenJanuary 11, 2022Moolah, Lulu, Caillou: Our top 10 articles from 2021
A look back at the most popular columns, farewells and deep dives from the past year.By Mike JanssenDecember 17, 2021FCC filing window gives stations chance to launch new radio broadcasts
About three dozen pubcasters hope to emerge from an FCC application process with expanded coverage areas.By Mike JanssenDecember 14, 2021Get tips on how to boost online revenue from our webinar on digital fundraising
As part of our “Focus on Membership” series, three experts discuss the nuts and bolts and bigger picture of effective digital fundraising. ...By Mike JanssenNovember 22, 2021Pipeline 2022: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
This year's Pipeline list includes 121 series and specials in the works for January 2022 and beyond.By Mike Janssen, Karen Everhart and Terry FischerNovember 15, 2021Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar
Our "Pathways to Philanthropy" webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.By Mike JanssenOctober 20, 2021New funding expands reach of public radio’s hip-hop/R&B format
Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.By Mike JanssenOctober 19, 2021KTNA GM to step down next year
Corinne Smith has led the Alaska station since 2016.By Mike JanssenSeptember 17, 2021Cleveland’s Ideastream will grow radio audience with addition of WKSU to network
Kent State University trustees approved Wednesday a public service operating agreement with Ideastream.By Mike Janssen and Tyler FalkSeptember 16, 2021We answered your questions about salaries and pay equity in our latest webinar
Our "On the Money" webinar featured a look at results of Current's first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn ...By Mike JanssenSeptember 10, 2021