System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
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People
‘The World’ adds Carolyn Beeler as co-host
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Host Marco Werman called the appointment “a gift for me and our audience.”
System/Policy
Lehigh Valley Public Media lays off 8 staffers
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The positions affected were in marketing, membership and television production and did not include the news department.
Obituaries
Bob Haduch, engineer at Pennsylvania’s WVIA, dies at 54
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With his remarkable ability to get the most out of every piece of equipment, Haduch earned the nickname “Bob the Re-Builder.”
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.