System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
People
Top editor leaves NPR News for Mic
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Madhulika Sikka is heading to a digital news outlet geared toward millennials.
Programs/Content
Pew study of generational media habits includes findings about NPR, PBS
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Younger millennials were the least familiar with NPR, while Baby Boomers preferred PBS.
Awards
Radio Diaries adaptation wins Audiobook of the Year, and more public media awards
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Mandela: An Audio History beat Oprah Winfrey, Amy Poehler, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Neil Gaiman at the Audies.
Obituaries
Creator of Nine Network’s Donnybrook dies at 93
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Duggan served as host and self-styled “provocateur” of the raucous program.
Quick Takes
Post-auction coverage still concerns public TV broadcasters
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Repacking the broadcast spectrum could create “unprecedented” holes in public TV signal coverage.
System/Policy
CPB analysis shows bright spots for public television
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The analysis found public TV stations rebounding from five-year declines, as well as slowing growth for public radio.
Quick Takes
Special fan helps create and guest stars in Cyberchase
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“Making an impact on the lives of our viewers is at the core of public media.”
System/Policy
WNYC to self-distribute Radiolab, On the Media
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The station says the move puts it in a better position to continue to grow its talent pool and develop partnerships.
Diversity
Celebration of Lakshmi Singh meme delves into diversity issues that inspired it
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The WNYC event mixed whimsy and seriousness to explore issues of diversity in public radio.
Programs/Content
The Pub, #20: What Eric Nuzum will do at Audible that he couldn’t do at NPR
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Plus, a discussion on why so few women hold top jobs in public media, a continuation of the podcasting advertising debate and more.