System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
System/Policy
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
People
OETA’s Polly Anderson to retire in March
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Anderson, who has directed Oklahoma’s public TV network since 2017, previously led WUCF in Orlando, Fla., and New Mexico PBS.
People
Comings and goings: Lehigh Valley Public Media appoints VP, GBH announces changes to ‘Morning Edition’ …
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Stephen Budihas was named VP of operations for Lehigh Valley Public Media.
Obituaries
Michael Titterton, longtime leader of Hawai‘i Public Radio, dies at 76
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Titterton built a statewide network of transmitters and translators at HPR, where he was also well known for his performances of joyful exuberance during live pledge drives.
System/Policy
StoryCorps lays off nine employees
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The layoffs were part of a “larger cost-saving plan to balance revenue with expenses,” said CEO Sandra Clark.
Tech
Chicago Public Media awarded funding for AI experimentation
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CPM will hire an AI Fellow to work on projects for “improving business sustainability and implementing AI technologies.”
Programs/Content
The unlocked door: a manifesto by the new executive director of the Transom Story Lab
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“The tools of audio storytelling and documentary have never been as needed as they are today.”
People
Former Sesame Workshop CFO Daryl Mintz named CPB CFO and treasurer
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Mintz started as assistant controller at Sesame Workshop in 1999 and was its CFO from 2010 to 2022.
People
Ashley Alvarado will become CEO of Texas Public Radio
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Alvarado will join TPR from LAist, where she is VP of community engagement and strategic initiatives.
People
Justin Clapp to lead KRFC
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Clapp was previously operations and programming president at Townsquare Media.
People
Comings and goings: Rebecca Eaton to retire from ‘Masterpiece,’ St. Louis Public Radio announces newsroom changes …
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Rebecca Eaton, who has worked for “Masterpiece” since 1985, is retiring from the series.
Programs/Content
CPB provides $1.9M to bolster editorial oversight at NPR
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The grant follows NPR’s earlier announcement of plans to create a “Backstop” team to review news reporting.
System/Policy
Press Forward grants will help stations boost journalism, improve sustainability
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A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.
People
Sophie Crane to lead Transom Story Lab
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Transom Story Lab will become an independent nonprofit.
Obituaries
Wisconsin Public Media’s Heather Reese dies at 50
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Reese was a vocal supporter of the Wisconsin Idea — the belief that the University of Wisconsin’s public service in education extends beyond the classroom.
Development
Nine pubcasters receive $100,000 Press Forward grants
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The funding initiative awarded a total of $20 million to 205 news outlets.
Obituaries
Ralph Jennings, GM who guided WFUV’s growth as an NPR music station, dies at 86
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“All of us who love WFUV owe Ralph our gratitude,” said GM Chuck Singleton.
Obituaries
Tammy Robinson, former exec for WNET and WETA, dies at 77
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Robinson’s highest post in public media was VP of national programming for the WNET Group.
Development
September CDP Index highlights sluggish summer for pubmedia donors, revenue
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The June through August 2024 period was, at best, sluggish for station fundraising across several key performance indicators compared to the same period in 2023.