Author: Tyler Falk
New study dives into public radio habits of millennials
“It’s not that they devalue national or international news from NPR or PRI, but the difference-maker for them is local,” said a ...How public radio is using Amazon’s smart speakers
As more consumers buy smart speakers, stations are beginning to explore how they might reach new audiences with the technology.Classical stations seek to boost listening with new on-air promo strategy
The Classical Music Rising initiative will mirror NPR's Spark project.NPR, union approve new contract
The contract, signed Monday, covers three years.Salt Lake City station restructures major debt burden
The debt was assumed in 2008 during an effort to save the station.Scott Hanley signs on as jazz station GM
After returning to Pittsburgh, he began volunteering at WZUM, a station started by former colleagues.StoryCorps management, employees clash over union representation
Leaders at the oral-history organization say they don’t think a union is necessary but are willing to recognize it.NPR, union reach late-night labor agreement
The agreement will need to be ratified by union members.NPR union employees ramp up campaign as contract deadline nears
A temporary contract expires at midnight.As it upgrades NPR One, NPR will promote app on-air
NPR also aims to improve how the app connects users to local stations.PRI becomes investor in public radio’s ‘Live Wire’
The live variety show is adding episodes devoted to in-studio interviews.Louisville Public Media acquires local events calendar service
The station already uses the Do502 platform on its websites.WNYC teams with ‘Broad City’ star, MoMA on art podcast
"A Piece of Work" debuts July 10.Slate will take over co-producer role with ‘Studio 360’
WNYC decided to step away from the weekly arts and culture show.West Virginia network lays off five after state funding cuts
WVPB's state funding was reduced by more than 20 percent.
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