Author: Tyler Falk
‘POV’ contributions to Snapchat mark debut of documentaries on app
The short films will be available for just 24 hours.NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.Community radio stations prepare coordinated year-end fundraiser
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.NPR music librarian Robert Goldstein dies at 66
Colleagues remember “the unassuming, behind-the-scenes guy who got things done.”PRSS equips stations with metadata technology for emergency messaging
CPB is giving PRSS $66,000 for the project.History-themed ‘BackStory’ to end weekly hourlong radio show, continue as podcast
Producers plan to keep providing segments and other broadcast content to stations.KUOW partners with independent podcast about raising transgender child
“How to Be a Girl” is hosted by an anonymous mother in Seattle.NPR’s website draws record audience during first presidential debate
More than 5 million users visited NPR.org Monday.Even after retiring, MPR founder Bill Kling seeks to improve public radio
Kling retired in 2011 but still has plenty to say about his field.Thile courts programmers with ‘Prairie Home’ performance at PRPD
The new host gave a preview to program directors with a mix of new and old elements.PRX to help five stations develop podcasts
Stations will get tips on monetization and audience engagement as part of the program.NPR establishes fund to honor fallen journalists
CPB will provide an initial investment of $400,000.Five organizations partner on Chesapeake Bay reporting
The first report will air Monday.WAMU’s ‘broadcast about podcasts’ gets NPR distribution
The deal begins Oct. 6.
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