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.
People
Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …
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Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.
System/Policy
PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
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The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.
System/Policy
Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
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A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.
System/Policy
WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses
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“WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable,” Executive Director William Dahlberg said.
Programs/Content
WBGO adds jazz gems to public broadcasting archive
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In the process of preserving the station’s musical legacy, retired jazz producer Becca Pulliam is rediscovering her own body of work.
People
Comings and goings: WBGO hires CDO, WJCT appoints VP of development …
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Landa Abramson, WBGO’s incoming chief of development, most recently worked as a consultant.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
Drive to survive: The ‘brightest and darkest time’ at NPR
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Forty years ago, NPR was facing another financial challenge — one that threatened its very existence.
System/Policy
In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs ‘gut-wrenching’
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In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.
People
Milwaukee’s WUWM hires David Lee as GM
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Lee was previously chief philanthropy officer at Ascension Wisconsin Foundation.
Programs/Content
ChatGPT helps would-be writers find inspiration on community radio
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The show “KGUA Writers” is turning listeners’ prompts into AI-generated fiction.