System/Policy
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.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
People
Comings and goings: GBH Kids promotes EPs, Rick Holter to leave KERA …
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GBH promoted Dorothea Gillim to creative director and Marisa Wolsky to director of children’s STEM media.
Programs/Content
WHRO acquires oldies station with ‘passionate’ following
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With a signal boost and rebranding of WFOS as the Time Machine Radio Network, WHRO aims to reach a new audience of listeners and future donors. “There’s nothing else like it on the air,” said CEO Bert Schmidt.
People
Becky Magura named CEO of Nashville Public Television
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Magura, who will join the station in September, is leaving WCTE in Cookeville, Tenn.
Programs/Content
Study points to ways public media could build teen and tween audience — and risks of not trying
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“If we don’t engage them now, the teens and tweens of today might not as adults of tomorrow value public media.”
Programs/Content
The Producers. (Is that title taken?)
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Appreciating a longtime talk show producer who “made me a better host because it seemed unforgivable to let her excellent work go to waste.”
System/Policy
One up, one down: New Jersey station receives state funding, Pennsylvania’s lose appropriation
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NJ PBS received $1 million, its first appropriation in a decade, while seven Pennsylvania stations lost support.
People
Comings and goings: John Van Hoesen to retire from VPR, C.J. Janovy rejoins KCUR …
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Van Hoesen joined the station in 2001.