Programs/Content
NEPM, Latino Newsletter team up for election-focused media training
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Journalist Julio Ricardo Varela is guiding high school students as they report on the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Programs/Content
Mentors, creators share advice on bringing young people into media
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A panel at the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference looked at best practices for youth media.
Featured in Category
Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings and goings in public media
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Robinson has worked for WFMT for 16 years.
System/Policy
NPR, stations credit audience gains to range of factors
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Election news, network and station efforts, and a change in Nielsen technology could all be contributing.
Quick Takes
City Bureau raises funds to create public newsroom
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It’s asking 1,000 donors to give $10 each.
Development
Pubcasters refine tactics for acquiring donors through canvassing
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Data collection and research have become more sophisticated over the past five years.
Quick Takes
First Look Media’s reported.ly to suspend operations August 31
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The project’s future is uncertain without support from First Look.
System/Policy
WBUR’s BizLab begins testing innovations for public radio
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The unit is exploring new business models, starting with four projects.
Quick Takes
WUNC adds Triple A music stream for online and HD Radio
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“We’ve been dreaming about this for years, and it’s thrilling to see it finally launch.”
Development
Why stations should look to younger sustainers for bequests, major gifts
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Findings from a new survey suggest that public media should focus on cultivating sustainers for decades to come.
Quick Takes
WGBH is disappointed by ‘outside of good taste’ Arthur memes
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The station hopes memes will be “respectful and appropriate for all audiences.”