The former CEO of New York Public Radio argues that though public media organizations practice strong editorial integrity, they could aspire to even greater transparency around donors.
Development
Iowa Public Radio secures funds to develop innovation projects
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A new fund backed by an anonymous donor will allow IPR to “test and develop new ideas … that have the potential to make a big impact for our listeners.”
Development
NPR turns listener’s ‘NPR Blues’ into station promo material
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An NPR fan’s Tiny Desk Contest submission is available for use in station fundraisers this fall.
Development
CPB aids Greater Public initiative to help stations step up major-gift game
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Greater Public’s Major Giving Academy will launch this fall with 20 participants.
Development
Study for PBS calls on stations to embrace collaborations in managing Passport
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PBS commissioned a report to examine staffing needs and shifts for digital fundraising work required to support and improve Passport at stations.
Development
Survey illuminates generational differences in values motivating donors
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Members ages 58 and younger want access to more on-demand programming, and they’re willing to pay more for it.
Development
Greater Public unveils pilot program to improve major-gift fundraising
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The two-year project will develop, test and share best practices for cultivating high-wealth donors.
Development
WYSO gets boost from donor Dave Chappelle — a rare live show
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The comedian is helping out his hometown station during its first months of independence from Antioch College.
Programs/Content
Blue Ridge PBS draws on archives to program 24-hour streaming service
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Inspiration for the ad-supported channel came from local companies that were looking for digital marketing opportunities.
Development
With more freedom on podcasts, pubmedia producers seek middle ground on commercial tone
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To answer a reader’s question, we asked NPR and WBUR how they approach advertising on podcasts.