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.
People
Comings and goings: Tara Gatewood leaves ‘Native America Calling,’ WNYC hires deputy editor …
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Gatewood joined “Native America Calling” in 2005.
Obituaries
Former WMFE CEO Stephen McKenney Steck dies at 77
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Steck is credited with growing the station’s annual budget from $250,000 to more than $9 million when he retired.
Engagement
5 takeaways from a KPCC/LAist engagement project with child care providers
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An ambitious multimedia initiative taught the Los Angeles station’s team “how to enrich our storytelling, broaden our relationships, and spark conversation.”
Development
Study finds public TV outpacing radio in donor growth
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Public TV saw “incredible growth” in sustainers, according to the donorCentrics Benchmarking Project. Meanwhile, public radio may face a “downward slope” in revenue.
Programs/Content
Program directors point to multiple reasons for Triple A audience growth
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Listeners have been tuning in more frequently and listening longer. In some markets, they’re hearing new voices and more beats in the music mix.
People
NPR promotes Isabel Lara to chief communications officer
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The position is new at the network.
Obituaries
Former WNET VP Carmen DiRienzo dies at 65
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As a lawyer who oversaw corporate affairs and business development, DiRienzo guided the creation of Vme, a Spanish-language digital multicast service.
People
‘Takeaway’ host Tanzina Vega resigns
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Melissa Harris-Perry will be the radio show’s interim host through the end of the year.
People
Comings and goings: Stacey Libbrecht returns to PBS as VP, NPR adds reporters …
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Libbrecht started her career with PBS in 1996 and has also worked for Starz.