Programs/Content
NEPM, Latino Newsletter team up for election-focused media training
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Journalist Julio Ricardo Varela is guiding high school students as they report on the Latino vote in western Massachusetts.
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.”
KNKX wins lawsuit against former owner over bequests
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The station and Pacific Lutheran University disagreed over who should receive the funds.
Obituaries
Mariam Stepanian, Valley Public Radio GM, dies at 64
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Stepanian was an “unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled successes.”
System/Policy
Public TV begins counting ‘invisible audiences’ for education content
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Stations reach millions of people through off-air services such as parenting workshops but lack a common approach for measuring their reach and impact.
About Current
Letter from the executive director: What’s in store for Current in 2018
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We’re thankful for donations to our end-of-year fundraising campaign and look forward to bringing our Currently Curious project to conferences this year.
Development
Pittsburgh’s WESA, WYEP receive $1.65M from local foundations
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The Henry L. Hillman Foundation and the Richard King Mellon Foundation have each awarded grants to the nonprofit that operates WESA and WYEP.
Programs/Content
New WOSU podcast aims to help listeners come to terms with aging
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The series tries to take a more optimistic look at getting older.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #11: ‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett
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In the late ’60s, Morrisett and his collaborators on “Sesame Street” wanted to know: Could television teach?
System/Policy
CPB’s American Graduate backs job training projects at stations
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The corporation announced the grants, which range from $170,000 to $200,000, at the annual meeting of the National Educational Telecommunications Association.
System/Policy
Media funders launch initiative to restore audience trust through engagement
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A new grant-making initiative will subsidize costs for newsrooms to adopt the Hearken and GroundSource platforms.
Pacifica agrees to loan for paying Empire State debt
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The loan was financed by a group of KPFK supporters.