Programs/Content
WDET host departs citing ‘disinvestment’ in his work
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WDET canceled “Created Equal” after negotiations with journalist Stephen Henderson hit an impasse.
To survive, pubmedia must embrace personality, co-ownership and connection — before it’s too late
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Public radio has reached a breaking point, and the old ways of doing business are no longer viable.
System/Policy
Maryland broadcaster rebrands as Baltimore Public Media
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Baltimore Public Media operates WYPR and WTMD.
People
Tim Fallon to become CEO emeritus of Lehigh Valley Public Media
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Fallon has led the organization for 12 years.
Featured in People
Cary Boyce resigns as GM of Spokane Public Radio
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Boyce has led the station since 2012.
System/Policy
WAMU lays off staff, shuts down DCist
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Management shared a “new strategic framework” with staff Friday.
People
Comings and goings: Chris Hastings named editor-in-chief of World, Feet in 2 Worlds announces leadership change …
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Hastings, who has been EP of World since 2012, added editor-in-chief to his title.
Programs/Content
WTTW brings first-person perspectives to yearlong coverage of homelessness
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The multimedia platform initiative Firsthand responds to a “critical moment” in efforts to address housing insecurity in Chicago.
Development
GBH receives $5 million grant for ‘The Culture Show’
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The grant will help the program expand to YouTube and add a daily podcast.
Obituaries
Bob Edwards, first host of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
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Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.
Development
January CDP Index: Stalled high-dollar giving impacts end-of-year revenue performance
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In the latest CDP Index, medium-sized stations had the strongest performance in high-dollar gifts, with 1.9% growth.
People
Comings and goings: Members join NPR board, CDP president adds CEO title …
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Station leaders from KOSU and WKAR were seated on NPR’s board of directors.