Author: Tyler Falk
NPR board to consider change to transmission fees
If approved, stations will pay based on revenue instead of a flat fee.Three Great Lakes stations form reporting partnership
The collaboration will cover health and the economic importance of the Great Lakes to the region.NPR’s Scott Simon takes break to write book with Tony Bennett
Three guest hosts will take over for Simon on Weekend Edition during his six-week absence.Public radio outlets publish guidelines for measuring podcast audience
A team of collaborators hopes to bring some consistency to podcast data.How news outlets can protect journalists from crisis-coverage burnout
A member of NPR’s support team for large-scale disaster coverage shares tips on reporting on tragedies while also preserving mental health.FCC gives noncommercial stations temporary exemption from online public files
The exemption gives stations two years before they are required to post online public files with the agency.NPR taps Triton for podcast ad platform
NPR picks a new company for its podcast ads.Music video platform VuHaus seeks continued growth with new grant
VuHaus has seen month-to-month audience growth since launching in May.CPB funds Detroit Journalism Cooperative
The $659,000 grant will cover ongoing collaborative coverage of Detroit's post-bankruptcy future.NPR One joins Apple’s connected car platform
NPR One is now on Apple and Google's connected car systems.Paul Ray, KUTX music show host, dies at 73
"There’s no doubt that Paul left an indelible mark on the Texas music scene."Deborah Davis, longtime WYPR marketer, dies at 61
She "put her heart and soul" into the station.As KPLU seeks survival, KUOW makes plans for acquisition
KUOW shared intentions for KPLU if the Tacoma station can't raise $7 million in six months.NPR CEO buys Powerball tickets for entire staff
The catch: winnings must be split with NPR.A list of public radio talent that’s moved to for-profit media
Expect the list of 37 moves to keep growing.
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