Engagement
Why live events could be key to classical radio’s survival
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Growing classical audiences is about exposure and engagement. The best live events may attract both current and potential members.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on PBS and NPR CEOs to testify
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The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is concerned about “blatantly ideological and partisan coverage,” Greene wrote in letters to PBS’ Paula Kerger and NPR’s Katherine Maher.
Programs/Content
Despite format’s challenges, pubmedia stakes out long-term commitment to narrative podcasts
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“We are not completely reliant on advertising money to be able to make compelling narrative journalism. … We really are uniquely positioned, and we should be taking full advantage of that right now.”
System/Policy
Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
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The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
System/Policy
Court dismisses lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case focused on PBS’ role in sharing subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
People
ITVS appoints Carrie Lozano as CEO
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Lozano is currently director of documentary film and artist programs for the Sundance Institute.
People
NFCB CEO Sally Kane to step down
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Kane will continue in the role until NFCB’s board selects her replacement.
People
Comings and goings: NPR VP leaves to lead ‘USA Today,’ PBS hires senior director …
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Terence Samuel is leaving NPR to become editor-in-chief of “USA Today.”
System/Policy
Damage to Pioneer PBS facilities takes station off air
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The station said it will cost “several hundreds of thousands of dollars” to repair the damage.
System/Policy
WHQR union receives voluntary recognition
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Staffers announced last month their intent to unionize.
System/Policy
WUNC to purchase station from school board
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The deal is an “important step in the expansion of public radio in North Carolina,” WUNC said in a press release.
People
NPR selects Scott Detrow as weekend host of ‘All Things Considered’
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Detrow’s first day hosting the program will be June 24.