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Seven leaders elected, re-elected to NPR board
Two are newcomers to the board.Nebraska cornfields become new frontiers for drone storytelling
A boot camp drew journalists eager to find new uses for the technology.CBC replaces ‘q’ host
Shad, who took over as host last year, will stay on with the CBC.
Join the celebration of National Radio Day
“National Radio Day is but one day to acknowledge how public radio stations, low-power FM outlets and community radio organizations have come to serve a vital purpose.”Pubcasters take home honors from NABJ/NAHJ conference
NPR, “This American Life” and stations were among the winners.KPLU chooses new call letters
KNKX “stands for ‘Connects,’” according to the station.
‘The Pub’ #73: Why your organization needs a clubhouse, live from Boston
The Public Radio Exchange, WGBH and Nine Network have all invested in brick-and-mortar facilities for public engagement.Andrea Seabrook of ‘Marketplace’ on the new poles of American politics
Seabrook argues that the real American political spectrum isn’t liberal–conservative, but insider–outsider.Quiz: How diverse is your organization?
Pick the GIF that rings true — and no cheating!Mentors, creators share advice on bringing young people into media
A panel at the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference looked at best practices for youth media.Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in public media
Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.NPR, stations credit audience gains to range of factors
Election news, network and station efforts, and a change in Nielsen technology could all be contributing.City Bureau raises funds to create public newsroom
It’s asking 1,000 donors to give $10 each.Pubcasters refine tactics for acquiring donors through canvassing
Data collection and research have become more sophisticated over the past five years.First Look Media’s reported.ly to suspend operations August 31
The project’s future is uncertain without support from First Look.
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