Author: Tyler Falk
To help confused users, NPR will consolidate its two apps into one
“We realized that we basically had created arbitrary lines in our apps based upon how NPR was structured,” said NPR's Kerry Lenahan. ...WDET audio and photography storytelling project wins this year’s Local That Works award
The Detroit station's "Framed" series aims to "reflect the lives of the people we're here to serve."Virginia’s WVTF strengthens coverage of Richmond area
WVTF's licensee has purchased a new station from a religious broadcaster.Issues of pay, communication fuel growth of unions in public radio
Station staffers who have joined unions help answer a reader's question about why the trend is growing.Restraining order seeks to block Pacifica’s overhaul of WBAI
The order prevents Pacifica from firing WBAI's staff or interfering with the station's programming and "orderly administration."WHYY employees file NLRB petition for union election
Staffers said they are "still open to voluntary recognition" of their union by management.Pacifica lays off WBAI staff, changes programming in move to end financial losses
Covering WBAI's persistent shortfalls was "endangering the entire Foundation," according to a board member.WHYY employees petition management for union recognition
The petition said talented creative staff have left the station due to "untenable working conditions."WAMU will seek sale of Maryland station
The sale stems from “a strategic decision about focus and priorities.”Iowa Public Radio secures funds to develop innovation projects
A new fund backed by an anonymous donor will allow IPR to "test and develop new ideas ... that have the potential ...Research project seeks ‘replicable models’ for public media newsroom mergers
A series of case studies on mergers of public media and digital news outlets will look at "what has worked and where ...Podcast sponsorship revenue continues to fuel NPR’s financial growth
Podcasts have been a “huge return on investment for us and a major growth engine for our business,” says NPR CFO Deborah ...Nevada Public Radio lays off staff, CEO resigns amid ‘business challenges’
The station is facing “severe cash flow issues,” according to a statement from its board of directors.NPR staffers of color call out news chief on comments on race coverage
Nancy Barnes' remarks during the Public Radio Program Directors Association conference left staffers feeling "uncertain about the direction of this newsroom,” they ...NPR names government broadcasting exec John Lansing as CEO
Former NPR President Kevin Klose told Current the new hire will be "perfect for NPR."
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