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Goli Sheikholeslami: Building listening habits and audience loyalty on new platforms ‘is critical for all of us’
As she prepares to leave her job as CEO of Chicago Public Media, Sheikholeslami spoke with Current about her priorities for New York Public Radio and why she decided to stay in public media.NYPR names Goli Sheikholeslami as CEO
Sheikholeslami is leaving Chicago Public Media after five years with the station.Cascade Public Media fires Crosscut managing editor
Less than a week after the news site's employees voted to unionize, management dismissed Florangela Davila over "differences in strategic outlook."
KHSU licensee taps Capital Public Radio for short-term agreement
The deal runs through October unless the two sides agree to an extension.MPT enlists Firelight Films for documentaries on iconic Marylanders
"I couldn't have dreamt of two better subjects for films," says Firelight's Stanley Nelson.Deal between Texas stations aids struggling KCOS in El Paso
The agreement allows the stations to “look to the future as more of a broad regional network rather than just individual stations in small rural communities,” said Texas Tech Public Media's GM.
After cutting his job, NPR grants David Welna four-month extension
The national security correspondent will continue at the network in a different role until Jan. 6.Pointing to harmful messaging, autism organization ends partnership with Sesame Workshop
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network said that a resource kit for parents, developed by the autism organization Autism Speaks, furthers "stigma against autistic children and adults."Judge rejects NPR’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
The $57 million lawsuit claims NPR published defamatory statements about a Texas investor.In St. Louis, a 'Mini J School' makes public radio listeners advocates for real news
“We felt a need and a desire for people to know and understand more deeply how you can tell the news you’re getting is from a reputable source, but even going deeper than that, to understand the profession of journalism and why it’s important for democracy.”NLRB rules against Rhode Island PBS in union dispute
The ruling affirms a judge's 2018 decision.With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
The debut issue of WJCT's "Adapt" featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.By tapping a community's knowledge, 'Lunch & Listen' events can make your journalism better
Informal gatherings with residents of a South Sacramento neighborhood helped Capital Public Radio set the editorial direction for a new podcast while drawing back the curtain on the reporting process.Citing changing priorities, NPR will eliminate some newsroom jobs
NPR will cut the position of longtime reporter David Welna as part of the restructuring.Comings and goings: Gerdeman leaves PBS, WGBH awards fellowships ...
Gerdeman is starting a consulting service after more than five years at PBS.
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