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.
Programs/Content
Fans, stations welcome return of hit series ‘Sanditon’
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Efficient production and a collaborative funding push allowed for two new seasons of the “Masterpiece” Jane Austen adaptation.
Programs/Content
NYPR fires Bob Garfield after investigation into bullying
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Garfield was fired following two investigations into his conduct.
Featured in People
Valley PBS taps filmmaker Jeff Aiello as CEO
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Aiello was previously EP of shows that aired on the station.
Local that Works Case Studies
How City Bureau models democratizing journalism
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City Bureau’s programs mainly focus on training and equipping people with little or no journalism experience to lead community conversations, provide oversight of public meetings, and conduct investigations into local sociopolitical issues.
Local that Works
Democratizing journalism: City Bureau’s public access reporting model
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Watch our Local that Works webinar about how City Bureau is engaging diverse audiences, training grassroots journalists and holding government agencies accountable.
People
Martin Miller will step down as president of New England Public Media
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Miller has worked for the organization’s radio station since 1995.
Development
Latest round of NEA grants includes dozens in pubmedia
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The agency announced $88 million in grants this week.
People
Cristy Meiners named interim manager for KUER, Kate Sickora to lead development for WVIA …
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KUER Station Manager Joel Meyer left to become CCO for Freakonomics Radio.
Development
Stations report higher gifts as door-to-door canvassing resumes
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With pandemic restrictions easing, stations that have relaunched canvassing have seen a 10% increase in average new sustainer gifts.
People
PBS appoints Rhonda Holt as CTO
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Holt has worked for PBS since 2016 and was promoted to SVP last year.