Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
System/Policy
Public media must open more paths to leadership training
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“It’s troubling that in an industry with nearly 20,000 people, the employees who seek career-path counseling, leadership development and diversity/inclusion training aren’t able to find what they need to build their skills and careers.”
System/Policy
WAMU sells Maryland station to Delaware Public Media
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The sale allows WAMU to “focus its resources on the Washington, D.C., region.”
Programs/Content
Minnesota university considers selling radio station to local pubcaster
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A public television station would take over KUMD if the deal goes through.
Programs/Content
New studies of source diversity guide stations’ work in covering their communities
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Blue Ridge Public Radio and KUT in Austin, Texas, recently shared results of yearlong surveys.
People
KRCC GM resigns following deal with Colorado Public Radio
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Kyle Cunningham said he is “seeking to find some balance in my personal and professional life.”
Programs/Content
Public radio’s music station network rebrands to avoid ‘confusion’
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The rebranded VuHaus Group will continue to curate and control the Live Sessions platform on NPR Music.
Collaboration
Pennsylvania stations collaborate on multimedia response to opioid crisis
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Seven public stations wanted to demonstrate the difference public media could make in responding to a statewide epidemic. The content has helped generate more than 31,000 calls to a 1-800 help line.
People
Comings and goings: Jenny Northern named GM at ideastream, Greater Public promotes two staffers …
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Northern has held several roles within ideastream, including station manager for its radio stations.
People
Pat Piotrowski retires as GM of KTEP
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John Carillo, director of development, was named interim GM.
Programs/Content
‘Masterpiece’ tests digital-first release strategy for steamy costume drama
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EP Susanne Simpson predicts “Beecham House,” a new TV series by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, will be a “membership magnet” during March pledge.