Development
Answering Passport’s age-old question
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We’re not sure why, but the average age of Passport donors is changing.
NPR will end ‘Ask Me Another’ in September
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The weekly hour of comedy, trivia and music airs on more than 300 stations.
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Start a classical music student showcase program with this resource from APM
An annual showcase for high school musicians is an opportunity to build awareness of your station, engage with your audience to help create content and support local school-age talent.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How public broadcasting overcame early setbacks to become a national institution
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Public media’s mission was clear early on, but an emphasis on high-quality programming was needed to earn widespread support.
Programs/Content
Citing finances and audience strategy, New Hampshire Public Radio ends ‘Exchange’
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The change comes after longtime host Laura Knoy announced that she would step down.
Programs/Content
Launch of podcast about racial wealth inequalities signals big ambitions for WBGO Studios
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New Jersey’s WBGO is moving to create new shows and build sponsorships around podcasts on a broad variety of topics.
System/Policy
Union files lawsuit against New York Public Radio
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The dispute centers on NYPR’s termination of reporter Fred Mogul.
System/Policy
Follow this onboarding checklist to set your team up for success
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“These are the things that I always craved as a new employee, and they are even more essential in the times of distance and remote work.”
People
Ann Alquist named executive director and GM for WBHM
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Alquist succeeds Chuck Holmes, who left the station earlier this year to run a nonprofit.
Local that Works
How WFAE transformed in 5 years: a case study
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The station has doubled its content staff, increased its digital traffic sevenfold, attracted new members and grown general revenues.
People
Comings and goings: Amy Wielunski to lead membership for WBEZ, Ashley Alvarado takes new role at KPCC …
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Wielunski previously worked as Chicago Public Media’s director of membership growth and acquisition.
Programs/Content
Public TV hosts ready new shows to meet ‘pent-up passion’ for travel
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Rick Steves, Samantha Brown and others are highlighting global destinations while considering how to keep themselves and their viewers safe.
People
Kim Johnson to retire as GM of PBS12
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Johnson joined the station in 1989 and previously worked as studio supervisor and VP of operations.