Engagement
Why live events could be key to classical radio’s survival
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Growing classical audiences is about exposure and engagement. The best live events may attract both current and potential members.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on PBS and NPR CEOs to testify
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The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is concerned about “blatantly ideological and partisan coverage,” Greene wrote in letters to PBS’ Paula Kerger and NPR’s Katherine Maher.
Programs/Content
How DocScale helps filmmakers and stations measure impact of their work
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A media evaluation tool developed by ITVS gives producers new insights on issues that audiences want to talk about.
People
Comings and goings: NPR makes changes to its politics team, WKAR appoints two senior managers …
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Megan Pratz left Cheddar News to join NPR as political editor.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Deciphered’
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The name of a popular NPR podcast is key to solving our latest puzzle.
Programs/Content
Maryland Public Television provides free audio of public affairs programs to radio stations
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The MPT Regional Radio Service is distributing content to public and commercial stations.
People
NPR adds two co-hosts to ‘Planet Money’
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Jeff Guo and Nick Fountain join six other co-hosts on the economics show.
Development
WITF backs CDP as strategic investor alongside GBH
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The Pennsylvania station wanted to “secure the foundation” of CDP’s technology buildout, according to a spokesperson.
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints staff for disinformation team, WAMU hires CCO …
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Brett Neely will be supervising editor for NPR’s disinformation team.
System/Policy
Cincinnati Public Radio buys property for new headquarters
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The $26 million construction project creates space for public events, podcast creators and a growing newsroom.
System/Policy
Pennsylvania’s public TV stations go another year without state funding
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Gov. Tom Wolf had proposed restoring state support for the stations this year, but the legislature declined.