System/Policy
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.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
Development
Coming finale of ‘Downton Abbey’ puts public TV’s sales reps on edge
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With nearly $1 million in local underwriting on the line, PBS is piloting an initiative to bolster sponsorships.
System/Policy
While NPR employees negotiate, staffers at two stations approve first union contracts
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NPR staffers are taking to Twitter to call attention to union negotiations.
Awards
Public radio reigns in national Murrows, PRNDI announces winners, and more awards in public media
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Hawaii Public Radio’s coverage of a lava flow won two awards in the Radio Television Digital News Association competition.
System/Policy
News directors’ conference focuses on diversity in hiring and reporting
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The Public Radio News Directors conference featured a pair of sessions on the subject.
Development
Survey finds that stations should explain use of donors’ gifts
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A survey of donors to 11 stations explored why they give to public media.
System/Policy
Florida legislature cuts funding for PBS LearningMedia
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The funds would have supported adapting the PBS materials to state standards.
Quick Takes
Garrison Keillor reveals next host for ‘A Prairie Home Companion’
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Keillor will co-host with his new host starting next season.
NPR
All Things Considered’s Melissa Block moves from host chair to special correspondent role
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Block has co-hosted the show for 12 years.
Programs/Content
After rough start, Southern Education Desk relaunches with tighter focus
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The Local Journalism Center brings together a new group of stations, buoyed by a third year of CPB support.
Quick Takes
On MSNBC, Ken Burns says Confederate flag is mired in racism, not heritage
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Ken Burns, director of PBS’s The Civil War documentary series, discussed the true roots of the controversial symbol.