System/Policy
Houston Public Media opens doors to CBS station after floods
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HPM has also been working with public radio partners in Texas to cover the historic storm.
Quick Takes
KCRW’s ‘To the Point’ will end broadcast run
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The show will become a weekly podcast with host Warren Olney.
Programs/Content
WFMT Radio Network partners internationally to broadcast Chicago Jazz Festival
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Audio from the festival will air in China and Europe.
Programs/Content
NPR taps Chapin to lead rollout of journalism network
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In reorganizing newsroom management for the new focus on station collaborations, NPR is also expanding its bureau chief system.
System/Policy
StoryCorps workers vote on unionization
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Results from the secret balloting process will be finalized in September.
Collaboration
At PRPD, NPR’s Oreskes talks details of journalism hubs with stations
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“Most of what we are going to end up improving will be our local coverage or our regional coverage, which then will hopefully roll up to the really brilliant, insightful, informed national coverage,” Oreskes said.
Programs/Content
Marketplace and BBC partner on new morning broadcast
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News segments hosted by the BBC’s Anu Anand will focus on top global business stories of the day.
System/Policy
New study dives into public radio habits of millennials
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“It’s not that they devalue national or international news from NPR or PRI, but the difference-maker for them is local,” said a researcher.
Tech
How public radio is using Amazon’s smart speakers
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As more consumers buy smart speakers, stations are beginning to explore how they might reach new audiences with the technology.
Quick Takes
Classical stations seek to boost listening with new on-air promo strategy
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The Classical Music Rising initiative will mirror NPR’s Spark project.
KCPW
Salt Lake City station restructures major debt burden
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The debt was assumed in 2008 during an effort to save the station.
People
Scott Hanley signs on as jazz station GM
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After returning to Pittsburgh, he began volunteering at WZUM, a station started by former colleagues.
System/Policy
StoryCorps management, employees clash over union representation
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Leaders at the oral-history organization say they don’t think a union is necessary but are willing to recognize it.
System/Policy
NPR, union reach late-night labor agreement
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The agreement will need to be ratified by union members.
System/Policy
NPR union employees ramp up campaign as contract deadline nears
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A temporary contract expires at midnight.
Programs/Content
As it upgrades NPR One, NPR will promote app on-air
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NPR also aims to improve how the app connects users to local stations.
Programs/Content
PRI becomes investor in public radio’s ‘Live Wire’
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The live variety show is adding episodes devoted to in-studio interviews.
Quick Takes
Louisville Public Media acquires local events calendar service
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The station already uses the Do502 platform on its websites.
Programs/Content
WNYC teams with ‘Broad City’ star, MoMA on art podcast
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“A Piece of Work” debuts July 10.