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
Chris Bolt named GM of WAER
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Bolt has worked as the station’s director of news and public affairs since 1995.
System/Policy
CPB grant supports increased security for NPR staff in Ukraine
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NPR began rotating hosts and other staffers from its newsmagazines and international desk through Ukraine in January.
System/Policy
Board of regents approves Iowa Public Radio ownership transfer
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“It’s extraordinarily complex, but we’re finally getting there,” said Michael Richards, board president.
Programs/Content
More than just ‘the song and dance app’: Public media stations leverage new audiences on TikTok
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Stations are using TikTok to connect with local audiences and expand their reach to younger viewers.
People
KTNA taps brewer as new GM
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Brian Robison has worked at Denali Brewing Co. for the last decade.
Diversity in Public Media
Reset of DEI work at WNET quiets discord but hasn’t healed all rifts
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The end of an employee council focused on DEI issues has lessened friction within the station. But former members say areas such as pay transparency haven’t been addressed.
Programs/Content
CPB grant kickstarts second ‘1A’ collaborative project
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“We’re trying to get inside the minds of most Americans in terms of how they now view the systems that return a democratically elected government.”
Diversity in Public Media
Stations encounter burnout, frustration in ‘long game’ of advancing DEI goals
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Stations that signed on to the Public Media for All campaign have made progress in DEI work, but not without tackling internal challenges.
People
Comings and goings: SVP leaving CPB for university role, deputy general counsel leaves NPR …
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Stephanie Aaronson will be deputy VP of communications and mass media for George Mason University.