Programs/Content
Why focusing too much on digital could make stations lose their way
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“A strong app or polished social media presence won’t compensate for a lack of meaningful, locally relevant content.”
Phoenix’s KJZZ revs up coverage of border and trade from northern Mexico
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Senior Field Correspondent Nina Kravinsky, a former NPR producer, is reporting from the station’s news bureau in Hermosillo.
System/Policy
With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one
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Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.
System/Policy
House passes Iowa PBS public record bill
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Archival footage from Iowa PBS could be used for independent video projects under a bill passed Monday by the Iowa House.
Obituaries
Emilio Delgado, ‘Luis’ for 44 years on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 81
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On “Sesame Street,” Delgado was able to build a character who challenged stereotypes. Luis was a business owner, a neighbor, and later a husband and father.
People
Wisconsin Public Radio’s Michael Arnold will resign in April
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“I never thought that I would be part of the Great Resignation, but I am, and it’s actually kind of exciting,” Arnold said.
System/Policy
Spending bill approved by Congress boosts CPB appropriation for 2024
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The legislation also provides $41 million for the Next Generation Warning System grant program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
American Public Media
Reorganization at American Public Media Group combines APM, MPR
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Dave Kansas will leave his position as president of American Public Media as part of the restructuring.
Diversity in Public Media
To serve diverse audiences, you can’t walk the walk until you know where you stand
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Almost every public media organization is prioritizing diversity. Yet beyond hiring, what are the next steps for content strategy?
System/Policy
Survey finds smaller stations anticipate hit from ‘The Great Resignation’
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Our survey found stations dealing with lower vacancy rates than most nonprofits. Yet smaller stations may still be stretched thin.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints executives for Network Growth team, WNYC adds producer for ‘Radiolab’ spinoff …
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Bryan Moffett will be SVP of network growth for NPR and will retain his COO role for National Public Media, while Joel Sucherman will be VP of audio platform strategy.