Development
NPR to launch donation option for the NPR Network
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The option allows digital natives “to give to what they love,” said NPR CDO Leora Hanser.
System/Policy
Blue Ridge Public Radio to expand news service with frequency swap
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The change will allow BPR News to reach an additional 250,000 listeners.
System/Policy
WXXI to purchase Rochester’s now silent jazz station
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The $1.2 million deal combines a cash payment and $525,000 donation to the public broadcaster.
People
How AIR’s Keisha Salmon plans to leverage mentorships and advocacy to diversify pubmedia’s audio talent pool
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“We have a strong program that’s … really closing that gap,” says the organization’s new executive director. “But it’s not supported enough by organizations that need the diversity and … have the funding to help us invest in that.”
People
LaFontaine Oliver selected to lead New York Public Radio
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“He’s a veteran public radio leader and broadcaster who has nimbly led through significant industry shifts of the last 20 years,” NYPR’s board chair said.
System/Policy
KERA acquisition will shore up long-running Denton newspaper
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The Dallas station is looking to expand its portfolio of news collaborations.
People
NPR adds Lori Lizarraga as ‘Code Switch’ host
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Lizarraga will debut on the show later this year.
People
Nancy Barnes, SVP of news, to leave NPR
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“Now is the right time for me to pursue some other opportunities,” Barnes said.
People
Will Dahlberg promoted to executive director of WBHM
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In his new role, Dahlberg also oversees the Gulf States Newsroom.
System/Policy
NPR board approves FY23 budget with $17M investment in the NPR Network
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The deficit budget includes 30 new staff positions to support the NPR Network, a collaboration between NPR and member stations on digital initiatives.
People
AIR selects Keisha Salmon as new executive director
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Salmon previously led communications strategy for American Documentary and its program “POV.”
Obituaries
Jim Russell, creator of ‘Marketplace,’ dies at 76
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“He was thoroughly devoted to public media. And that was infectious.”
People
NPR names Brittany Luse host of ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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Luse has previously hosted podcasts that include “For Colored Nerds” and “The Nod.”
People
Radio Milwaukee appoints Maxie Jackson executive director
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Jackson most recently served as CCO at New England Public Media.
System/Policy
Staffers at WESA and WYEP announce plan to unionize
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The proposed bargaining unit would include approximately 26 content employees.
System/Policy
For leaders of small radio stations, the job is varied and so are the challenges
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Running a small station requires broad knowledge, a knack for learning and a willingness to be a public figure in the community.
System/Policy
Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins
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GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they’re seeking to build teams, improve workplace culture and strengthen community service.