System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Development
Houston Public Media to receive its largest-ever gift
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The planned gift was made as part of a larger university fundraising campaign.
People
Comings and goings: David Greene leaving NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ John Barth retiring from PRX …
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Greene will leave Dec. 29 to “focus on other projects,” according to the network.
Featured in Category
How NPR can take cues from other broadcasters in its quest to broaden audience
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An excerpt from a new book suggests that NPR look to the past and overseas for examples of programming with wider appeal.
Featured in Category
With book sales rising, literary content can appeal to public radio’s well-read audience
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“Let’s hear more authors’ diverse views and voices on-air. Let’s not let video gaming and tablet surfing displace our imaginations exploring books.”
System/Policy
Employees at Maine Public accept voluntary retirement offers
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Executives are aiming to get ahead of long-term budget concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Programs/Content
With disputes going public, creators ponder ownership stakes in their podcasts
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“The power dynamic is off in a way that doesn’t account for the world that we’re in today.”
System/Policy
Staffers at The Current, Classical MPR look to unionize
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The efforts come amid personnel controversies and calls for change within the broader organization.
Programs/Content
American Archive ‘edit-a-thons’ enhance Wikipedia with pubmedia content
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The partnership is mutually beneficial: Wikipedia becomes more reliable, and the American Archive of Public Broadcasting exposes its content to a wider audience.
Programs/Content
Programmers are filling holes left by ‘Live From Here’ — and some want more choices
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As stations turn to local music shows and national talk and entertainment offerings, “everyone’s looking for a hit.”