Programs/Content
CPB provides $1.9M to bolster editorial oversight at NPR
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The grant follows NPR’s earlier plan to create a “Backstop” team to review news reporting.
Press Forward grants will help stations boost journalism, improve sustainability
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A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.
SPONSORED
Reality Check: Debunking 5 digital advertising myths for public media
Don’t fall prey to these 5 common digital advertising myths! Get the straight scoop, and your program could go from lackluster to pure gold.
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.
Programs/Content
New WXPN podcast spotlights Black Americana artists during Black Music Month
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WXPN’s “Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency” podcast is part of the station’s growing focus on artist development.
People
David Rotterman named CEO for PBS Western Reserve
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Rotterman previously held several executive positions with Buffalo Toronto Public Media.