Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Programs/Content
Wisconsin Public Radio’s ‘Earplay’: Before the podcast era, a story-focused series with experimental edge
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The pioneering series reminds us that public radio stations have always been important spaces for the production of creative sounds.
Quick Takes
Detroit’s WDET awarded $100,000 to help diversify revenue, audience
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The grant from the Democracy Fund supports local content and cultivation of new donors and underwriters.
System/Policy
CPB analysis finds smaller stations lagging in revenue growth
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“We have to put our heads together and figure out how they can remain sustainable,” said CPB’s VP of radio.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #113: New WFAE podcast focuses on survivor of sexual assault
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Sarah Delia’s reporting sent her on a deep dive to find out more about the criminal justice system’s handling of sexual assault cases.
People
Franklin to retire in Connecticut, WAMU adds DCist hires, and more comings and goings
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Connecticut Public Board Chair Tom Barnes said Franklin “has played a transformational role in growing and securing the future of this organization.”
Tech
Digital team narrows search for developer of universal pubmedia sign-in
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At the PMBA Conference, KQED Chief Digital Officer Tim Olson discussed plans for a shared digital infrastructure for public media.
Quick Takes
NPR finds blogs not ‘resonating’ with readers, shuts down five
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Individual stories are pulling more traffic, and a survey had found that readers were unfamiliar with NPR’s blogs.
Quick Takes
Leonard Lopate returns to public radio after WNYC firing
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The former WNYC host’s new show is on two stations in New York and Connecticut.
Programs/Content
For third exploration of musical genres, WXPN gets religion
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The Philadelphia station’s project on gospel music includes a nationally distributed radio documentary and limited-run podcast.
Quick Takes
Senate confirms nominations of two CPB Board members
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The Senate confirmed the nominations of Ruby Calvert and Laura Gore Ross Thursday.