System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
Tech
Facing closure, antenna maker Shively finds a buyer
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A major supplier of FM antennas and transmission equipment to public radio stations will remain in business under new ownership.
Programs/Content
Documentary tells story of Fanny, an unsung all-girl band that’s still rocking after 50 years
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Airing Monday on PBS, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” examines what it meant to be women — some of whom were queer and/or Filipino-American — struggling for respect at a time when a girl with a guitar was still considered a novelty.
People
Comings and goings: NPR announces National Desk changes, CPB hires director for Next Generation Warning System …
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Cheryl Corley was named Midwest bureau chief for NPR.
System/Policy
Crosscut Union vows to challenge newsroom restructuring plan
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Cascade Public Media described the reorganization as a pivot to produce more multimedia journalism.
Programs/Content
How Nebraska’s long-running gardening show ‘Backyard Farmer’ has taken root on social media
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“Being in the digital space has allowed us to promote how plants and people connect,” says Terri James, the show’s social media coordinator.
Development
Advice for public radio stations: why we can’t keep treating digital members like radio listeners
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What does “digital membership” mean, and how does it differ from how public radio has traditionally thought about membership?
Development
April CDP Index: Station focus on Passport acquisition is paying off
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CDP’s latest analysis of fundraising data finds “cause for cautious optimism” in recent new donor trends.
Programs/Content
Meet the first-ever editor for Latino audiences at NPR
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“The weight of coverage shouldn’t have to fall on the shoulders of a select few, but rather on the organization as a whole. I am here to make sure of that.”
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Going Online’
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This month’s puzzle is taking you beyond broadcast.
System/Policy
Uniting the voices of PBS and NPR: a bold merger for the marketplace of ideas
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“The potential merger of PBS and NPR is a strategic and necessary step in securing the future of public media.”