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.
Quick Takes
KUSP to go Triple A as board taps Ferraro for turnaround
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Ferraro, formerly g.m. of WYEP in Pittsburgh, was named interim g.m. at the California station.
Awards
‘Frontline,’ ‘POV’ tie for best documentary at news Emmy Awards
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The public broadcaster won 17 statuettes.
Awards
Pubmedia and nonprofit news well represented at 2015 ONA Awards
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NPR, The Texas Tribune and Missouri’s KBIA-FM were among the public media winners at the ceremony in Los Angeles Saturday.
Tech
Five things public media can learn from Yik Yak, the most depressing college-oriented social media app
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If public media wants to serve college students better, it should think more about providing content in the places where college students actually are.
Programs/Content
At ONA, news execs recommend innovative approaches to YouTube
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News organizations should free themselves to differentiate YouTube content from their marquee products, the panelists advised.
Podcasting
Podcast Accelerator contest winners will make pilots with WNYC
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The would-be producers of The City and Gaydio will get production help from the New York City station.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #37: Death, Sex & Money’s Anna Sale, live from Los Angeles
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The WNYC podcast host on how she draws the most intimate details from her guests.
online news association
ONA awards grants to university journalism programs
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The organization extended its support for the Georgia News Lab and the New Mexico News Port.
Development
Media leaders spill their revenue secrets to Kai Ryssdal at ONA
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Executives shared tips about growing income through membership, advertising and live events.
Quick Takes
High Plains Public Radio loses a signal due to unsafe tower
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High Plains Public Radio’s KGUY-FM signal is off the air while the pubcaster searches for a new tower for the Guymon, Okla., frequency.