Programs/Content
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
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.”
Programs/Content
Digitization project will preserve decades of archival content for Arkansas PBS
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The station is seeking partnerships with archival organizations to make the collection accessible to the public.
People
Comings and goings: StoryCorps appoints chief program officer, KEXP makes room for new shows …
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StoryCorps promoted Lisa Nelson-Haynes to chief program officer.
Programs/Content
Survey finds PBS app users want more content, features
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The survey’s findings were presented last week at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference in Atlanta.
Programs/Content
Could daylong themes reverse a drop in listening to news stations?
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Stations could be changing the topic too often for listeners to keep up. What if they tried something different?
People
Jody Hamblett named WUOT GM
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Hamblett formerly led Blue Ridge Public Radio and the Public Radio Program Directors Association.
Development
June CDP Index: In this environment, flat is good
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Among stations measured by the Index, median membership revenue was level with the prior year’s performance.
People
His international reporting trips made Sean Carberry feel alive. Then came the aftermath.
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In his new book, the former public radio reporter recounts his overseas assignments and examines the emotional repercussions.
People
Craig Swagler hired as Your Public Radio GM
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A veteran of CBS Radio, Swagler begins in the role Aug. 1.
People
Julius White named WVAS station manager
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White most recently worked as a reporter for The Black Information Network.