System/Policy
Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
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The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
Court dismisses lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case focused on PBS’ role in sharing subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
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How National Public Media Giving Days made a difference in 2023
By our estimate, on May 1st and 2nd, over one hundred public media stations across the nation participated in Public Media Giving Days (PMGD). Our preliminary data shows the event was a success, with impressive results in terms of revenue, donor engagement, and average gift amount.
Development
April CDP Index: Station focus on Passport acquisition is paying off
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CDP’s latest analysis of fundraising data finds “cause for cautious optimism” in recent new donor trends.
Programs/Content
Meet the first-ever editor for Latino audiences at NPR
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“The weight of coverage shouldn’t have to fall on the shoulders of a select few, but rather on the organization as a whole. I am here to make sure of that.”
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Going Online’
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This month’s puzzle is taking you beyond broadcast.
System/Policy
Uniting the voices of PBS and NPR: a bold merger for the marketplace of ideas
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“The potential merger of PBS and NPR is a strategic and necessary step in securing the future of public media.”
System/Policy
WHQR staffers announce intent to unionize
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The staffers at the public radio station said in a statement that they aim to create “a better, healthier and more transparent workplace.”
System/Policy
‘Lots of small factors’ compress GM salaries at university-owned stations
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Current’s latest analysis of executive compensation found that the median salary for GMs at university-licensed stations was the lowest among licensee types.
Obituaries
WDNA GM Maggie Pelleyá dies at 72
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“No other person has been such a consistent and determined force for protecting and growing this community radio station.”
System/Policy
Executive compensation in pubmedia: what station and organization leaders are earning
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Our study includes the annual earnings of leaders representing 87 public media stations and major organizations.
System/Policy
PRX cuts positions due to declining podcast sponsorship
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The layoffs affected “teams including marketing, station services, training, and technology and advertising operations.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR adds board members, WETA appoints chief HR officer …
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Margaret Low, a former executive for NPR, joined the network’s board.