System/Policy
NPR board adds DEI committee
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The new committee will support NPR’s DEI-focused strategic plan.
System/Policy
New York Public Radio lays off 14 staffers, including newsroom leaders
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“We cannot achieve our goals and meet our commitments while shouldering a fourth year of losses,” said CEO Goli Sheikholeslami.
System/Policy
NPR plans to recognize digital staffers’ union
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The new bargaining unit will cover about 63 employees.
People
Jessie McNamara joins WMMT as GM
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“Her background in musical, written and spoken storytelling makes her uniquely well-suited to take the reins at WMMT.”
System/Policy
‘Marketplace’ employees vote in favor of joining SAG-AFTRA union
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The bargaining unit includes reporters, producers and editors.
Programs/Content
NPR will roll out paid subscriptions to its podcasts
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The network will also participate in Apple and Spotify’s podcast subscription initiatives.
System/Policy
NPR has ‘not completely bounced back’ from pandemic’s impact on revenue, says acting CEO
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Leaders of NPR and PBS spoke to Texas pubmedia employees about lessons from the past year and possible collaborations between the networks.
System/Policy
What’s the story behind the Public Radio wine?
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The California winemaker who created the red blend says the name reflects a “retro Americana” theme and tells a story about his family.
Programs/Content
With venues closed, event planners create virtual experiences to connect with audiences
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Event organizers in public media see a future for digital events even when groups can gather again.