Programs/Content
Why focusing too much on digital could make stations lose their way
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“A strong app or polished social media presence won’t compensate for a lack of meaningful, locally relevant content.”
Phoenix’s KJZZ revs up coverage of border and trade from northern Mexico
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Senior Field Correspondent Nina Kravinsky, a former NPR producer, is reporting from the station’s news bureau in Hermosillo.
Programs/Content
Vermont Public’s ‘Homegoings’ takes conversations about race to wider audience
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The show will also use video and live elements to explore topics relating to Black culture.
Programs/Content
Science behind ‘creature powers’ gives ‘Wild Kratts’ many angles for exploring the lives of animals
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With an all-new season of TV episodes and upcoming tour of live shows, Martin and Chris Kratt give kids new ways to experience the natural world.
People
Comings and goings: Nashville Public Radio appoints COO, WMHT hires marketing VP …
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Robert Sanchez joined Nashville Public Radio as COO.
Obituaries
Rich Bradley, founder of NPR Illinois and PMJA, dies at 83
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“Rich was instrumental in launching so many journalism careers — including mine,” a colleague said.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Gift Exchanges’
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This month’s crossword is for the development teams.
Programs/Content
How public media can use AI to reach Latino audiences
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Ethical engagement with artificial intelligence may assist public media in the future.
People
Comings and goings: NHPR hires CFO, Vermont Public announces host changes …
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Travis Boucher joins New Hampshire Public Radio after working for several hospitals.
Programs/Content
The enduring and accessible legacy of ‘Vegetable Soup,’ a 1970s TV show that embraced cultural diversity
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The show aimed “to help children learn to live together in appreciation of the common humanity of different peoples.”
Engagement
How tech challenges are hindering the practice of engaged journalism
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While tools to engage community members in journalism are growing, they aren’t necessarily designed with the goals of innovative newsrooms in mind. And many of these tools don’t talk to one another.