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Mentors, creators share advice on bringing young people into media
A panel at the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference looked at best practices for youth media.Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in public media
Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.NPR, stations credit audience gains to range of factors
Election news, network and station efforts, and a change in Nielsen technology could all be contributing.
City Bureau raises funds to create public newsroom
It’s asking 1,000 donors to give $10 each.Pubcasters refine tactics for acquiring donors through canvassing
Data collection and research have become more sophisticated over the past five years.First Look Media’s reported.ly to suspend operations August 31
The project’s future is uncertain without support from First Look.
WBUR’s BizLab begins testing innovations for public radio
The unit is exploring new business models, starting with four projects.WUNC adds Triple A music stream for online and HD Radio
“We've been dreaming about this for years, and it’s thrilling to see it finally launch.”Why stations should look to younger sustainers for bequests, major gifts
Findings from a new survey suggest that public media should focus on cultivating sustainers for decades to come.WGBH is disappointed by ‘outside of good taste’ Arthur memes
The station hopes memes will be “respectful and appropriate for all audiences.”What stations need to know about fundraising partnerships
Public media organizations entering into fundraising partnerships with other nonprofits risk steep fines if they fail to comply with FCC rules.Get out those crayons, Sarah Koenig needs a face
A podcast coloring book is now a thing.KPCC case study: Using the ‘dark arts of digital marketing’ to convert donors
The station partnered with a digital marketing firm on a campaign targeting its audience with Facebook ads and website banners.Veteran ‘Sesame Street’ actors to meet with producers over future roles
“I have been in touch with each of them to meet in person,” Sesame Workshop CEO Jeffrey Dunn said.How did KPLU save itself? “You ask for help”
The station’s head of content shares lessons from its successful $7 million drive for survival.
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