Development
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.
NPR will lead two-day training on ‘identity and difference’ for station leaders
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It will be the first time NPR has made the training available only to stations.
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People
Comings and goings: Former Vermont Public CEO joins Center for Community News, NPR announces changes on National Desk …
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Scott Finn will help public media stations work with student-created journalism outlets at colleges and universities.
Programs/Content
Use these tips to boost your staff’s on-air confidence
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Effective feedback isn’t about “fixing flaws,” it’s about encouraging growth.
Development
‘In the third half of our show’: ‘Car Talk’, Audience 98 and the value of programming
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It’s time to start getting and sharing answers to key economic questions about the radio and digital content we’re offering audiences.
People
Steve Youngwood steps down as CEO of Sesame Workshop
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Youngwood has led the nonprofit children’s media organization since January 2021.
People
Comings and goings: NPR ‘founding mother’ Linda Wertheimer retires, WMFE staffs new program …
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Linda Wertheimer has been with NPR since 1971.
Tech
Shortage of engineers poses technical challenge for pubmedia stations
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The challenges facing the future of broadcast engineering are multifaceted and require a comprehensive strategy to ensure the industry’s sustainability.
Obituaries
Cal Thomas, fundraiser who specialized in international co-productions, dies at 87
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His productions included public TV music specials featuring Jessye Norman, James Galway and Yo-Yo Ma.
Tech
Get tips on using generative AI to streamline workflows and boost creativity
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The webinar “Innovate With Current: A Live Users’ Guide to Generative AI Tools” dove into the heart of how people in public media are experimenting with AI technology.
People
José Fajardo to step down from Hawai‘i Public Radio
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Fajardo is stepping down because he has ALS.
Programs/Content
‘Our Body Politic’ show goes on ‘temporary hiatus’
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The program is “at a crossroads with its current level of production and service to stations and listeners,” a representative said.