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.
Tech
At debut, Audience Engine offers CRM and pledge-drive tools
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Creators of the open-source software call it “a new tool for media and democracy.”
Tech
Dash Conference surveys prospects for radio’s future in the car
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Among public media outlets, NPR aims to thrive in the world of connected cars.
Development
WEDU to hire staff, create new TV series with $4M gift
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Donor Phyllis Ensign watched WEDU “almost exclusively,” according to friends.
Tech
In move to NPR, Public Media Platform gains “institutional heft”
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Founding members of the PMP will continue to advise on its development.
Quick Takes
Now hear this: Audible is underwriting ‘Masterpiece’
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Audible, which sells and produces audio books and spoken-word programming, steps into the spot vacated by designer Ralph Lauren.
Quick Takes
CPB supports Ohio River regional journalism collaboration
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The collaboration will involve seven stations in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.
Stations
KCETLink’s new programming schedule reveals balancing act
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Brand-new and renewed shows, plus a web series with Mark Bittman, signal a continued effort to thrive in the post-PBS era at the station.
Featured in Category
Zachary takes over in Milwaukee, WNYC expands newsroom, and other comings and goings in public media
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Zachary succeeds Ellis Bromberg, who is retiring later this month.
Programs/Content
PBS Kids underwriting changes provide more space for sponsor messages
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The updated policy will create new opportunities for delivering promotional messages online.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #43: Why public media are sponsoring polls, and how a CBC video went viral
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How do political polls fit with public media’s mission?