Engagement
Why live events could be key to classical radio’s survival
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Growing classical audiences is about exposure and engagement. The best live events may attract both current and potential members.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on PBS and NPR CEOs to testify
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The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is concerned about “blatantly ideological and partisan coverage,” Greene wrote in letters to PBS’ Paula Kerger and NPR’s Katherine Maher.
Development
November CDP Index: High-dollar gifts offset decline in new donors
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In addition, an ongoing and worsening decline among sustainers is a growing concern for radio stations.
System/Policy
PMJA report points to shortcomings in newsroom diversity efforts
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Lack of diversity in leadership was a constant refrain in responses to the association’s 2023 online survey.
Programs/Content
Podcast about Georgia’s Forsyth County explores legacy of town’s racist history
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“1912,” a podcast from the Atlanta History Center and WABE, traces descendants of Black people who fled racist mobs and night riders.
People
Comings and goings: Milwaukee PBS hires CMO, Sesame Workshop appoints managing director …
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Cameron Risher, a communications director at Nebraska Public Media, joins Milwaukee PBS as CMO.
Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop eyes ‘new distribution plan’ as Warner Bros. Discovery ends contract
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The “Sesame Street” producer has partnered with HBO since 2016.
System/Policy
New station cohorts will tackle audience challenges with CPB-backed Poynter training
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The new phases of the Digital Transformation Program starting early next year will emphasize focusing on data to measure success.
People
Comings and goings: KRCC station manager retires, ‘It’s Been a Minute’ gets new supervising producer …
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Jeff Bieri, station manager for KRCC, is retiring this month.
System/Policy
Senate committee reports favorably on two CPB board nominees
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With a voice vote, the committee advanced nominations for Felix Sanchez and Adam White.
People
Public Media Business Association names Lauren Biddle executive director
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Biddle succeeds Sara Wood, who has led the organization since 2018.
Programs/Content
New edition of NPR’s ‘Sound Reporting’ shares tips on cultivating your unique voice
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“Don’t try to change the way that you sound,” says “Weekend Edition Sunday” host Ayesha Rascoe. “If you grew up in Boston, you’re not going to sound like me.”