Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
Development
For stations, ramping up digital revenue demands solid strategic foundation
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Here’s a surprise to absolutely no one who works in media: The subject of digital revenue is prickly.
Programs/Content
John Sutton and Adam Davidson debate the future of public radio
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A segment on our podcast touched off this in-depth exchange between the audience researcher and the Planet Money co-founder.
Programs/Content
Why chamber music deserves a place on classical playlists
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Some selections that argue for more frequent airplay.
Quick Takes
T-Mobile supports FM radio in phones
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Another wireless carrier is on board with activating FM radio in smartphones.
System/Policy
How Connecticut’s largest public media outlet worked with IDEO to reimagine its future
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Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network takes a page from human-centered design to build a playbook to transform its programming, education programs, and fundraising.
People
Sesame Workshop hires three executives, Met Opera radio gets a new voice, and other comings and goings in public media
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Mary Jo Heath is only the fourth host of the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast since 1931.
Sesame Street
What we’re reading about the Sesame–HBO deal
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Reactions to the deal that are worth your time.
Programs/Content
A roundup of regional Emmy winners
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Big winners included Georgia Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television and WFYI in Indianapolis.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #31: Adam Davidson on the economics of public radio in the podcasting era
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NPR can have a viable future, says the Planet Money co-founder, but only if it dramatically restructures and raises its game.
Programs/Content
Reactions to the Sesame Street–HBO deal
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Some of our favorite responses to the big announcements.