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Home›Author: Mike Janssen (Page 3)

Author: Mike Janssen

Mike Janssen
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.

  • People

    Anthony V. Hayes becomes CEO of WMHT Public Media

    Hayes most recently served as GM and COO of New England Public Media.
    By Mike Janssen
    January 17, 2023
  • People

    Comings and goings: Veralyn Williams named ‘Code Switch’ EP, WMFE forms content leadership team …

    Williams succeeds Steve Drummond, who had served as EP of "Code Switch" since 2017.
    By Mike Janssen and Julian Wyllie
    January 10, 2023
  • System/Policy

    We asked people why they left public media, and here’s what they told us

    Here's what we learned from our survey about why people leave public media, based on more than 300 responses.
    By Mike Janssen
    December 19, 2022
  • Programs/Content

    Pipeline 2023: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV

    Our annual look at national programs coming to public television includes 104 series and specials.
    By Terry Fischer, Mike Janssen and Karen Everhart
    November 11, 2022
  • System/Policy

    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 ...
    By Mike Janssen, Karen Everhart, Julian Wyllie and Tyler Falk
    August 26, 2022
  • System/Policy

    Former 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 Janssen
    August 11, 2022
  • DEI 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 Janssen
    April 4, 2022
  • System/Policy

    With 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 Janssen
    March 15, 2022
  • System/Policy

    Station 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 Janssen
    March 2, 2022
  • Center for Investigative Reporting names CEO, editor in chief

    CEO Kaizar Campwala joins CIR from the Walt Disney Co.
    By Mike Janssen
    January 11, 2022
  • System/Policy

    Moolah, 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 Janssen
    December 17, 2021
  • Tech

    FCC 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 Janssen
    December 14, 2021
  • Get 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 Janssen
    November 22, 2021
  • Programs/Content

    Pipeline 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 Fischer
    November 15, 2021
  • Development

    Get 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 Janssen
    October 20, 2021
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