System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
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Obituaries
María Martin, founder of ‘Latino USA,’ dies at 72
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Martin was “a tireless reporter and creative producer, dedicated to journalism at its highest level and its broadest reach.”
People
Chicago Public Media CEO Matt Moog to step down
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Moog will return to his “roots as a technology entrepreneur.”
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Straight A’s in Public Media’
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Try making the grade with our latest crossword.
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires SVP to lead podcasts, GBH Kids appoints EP …
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NPR named Collin Campbell SVP for podcasting strategy and franchise development.
Programs/Content
How smarter ad pricing could revitalize podcast revenue
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It’s clear that studios are severely undervaluing their podcast audiences.
Development
NPR will distribute $1.2 million to stations, but not everyone is thrilled
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Each NPR member station will receive at least $2,500 next month.
People
Karen Rundlet joins Institute for Nonprofit News as CEO
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Rundlet succeeds Sue Cross, who had announced earlier this year that she would step down.
System/Policy
WHYY and the case for infrastructure for equitable journalism
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A new book examines the Philadelphia station’s efforts to address structural racism and how a newsroom leader’s departure affected those initiatives.
Programs/Content
Film recounts first movement to advocate for full civil rights for Black Americans
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APT will distribute “The Niagara Movement,” a one-hour documentary from Lawrence Hott and WNED, for national broadcast.
Programs/Content
13 tips for facilitating youth media programs with teens who are incarcerated
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Young people’s voices and perspectives are often left out of news coverage. One way to address that? Pass the mic.