Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
Programs/Content
Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience
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Colorado Public Radio’s research had found that “OpenAir,” the station’s former brand, wasn’t resonating with listeners.
Programs/Content
Public radio stations in Ohio explore launch of statewide news collaborative
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Station leaders hope for the collaborative to begin early next year.
People
Noel King, Ailsa Chang step up to full-time hosting duties on NPR newsmags
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The hosts had been splitting their time between the news shows and NPR’s “Planet Money.”
People
Maxie Jackson resigns as Pacifica executive director
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Pacifica’s board has selected an interim executive director.
Programs/Content
How Instagram gave students a new way to report for ‘PBS NewsHour’
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The goal of the project was “to infuse Instagram with original news reporting created by teens for teens.”
Exit Interviews
Lloyd Wright: ‘In order to lead, you must serve’
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“I give a lot of credit to those around me who have helped make WFYI and me successful,” says Wright, who recently retired as president of the Indianapolis stations.
Programs/Content
Watch the ‘Local That Works’ keynote from PMDMC
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Learn about creative local projects from three stations, then enter our contest.
Programs/Content
Stations seek ways to lift listeners out of ‘news fatigue’
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At the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference, representatives of stations experiencing a “Trump slump” shared ideas for engaging audience members who feel overwhelmed by news.
People
Comings and goings: NPR boosts Danzico to design VP, Buffalo station names new execs …
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Danzico joined NPR as creative director in 2013.
Programs/Content
Southern California Public Radio creates podcast studio
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The studio will develop and produce original podcasts with a Los Angeles focus.