Programs/Content
Record-setting BTS Tiny Desk inspires donations to public radio
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In just 25 minutes, the video broke the record for the most-viewed Tiny Desk performance within 24 hours of premiering.
Development
Remodel of ‘Action Auction’ brings new generation of supporters to annual fundraiser
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The annual live broadcast, a community-building tradition for southwestern Ohio’s CET and ThinkTV stations, completed its first fundraiser Saturday using online bidding and far less airtime.
System/Policy
Solar panels in parking lot power studios of Maine’s WERU-FM
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The community radio station in East Orland has entered into a power-purchase agreement to convert to sustainable energy.
System/Policy
KCRW responds to drop in income with buyouts, layoffs
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The station’s revenue has declined amid the pandemic due to “a large dip” in sponsorship.
Programs/Content
Urban Alternative stations seek to educate listeners about voting
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WCLK in Atlanta is also providing information about voting and the U.S. Census for its community.
People
Comings and goings: LaFontaine E. Oliver named NPR board chair, Erica Peterson leaving Louisville Public Media …
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Oliver is GM of WYPR in Baltimore.
System/Policy
NPR union calls out organization’s diversity failings, demands changes
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Leaders of NPR’s SAG-AFTRA union are demanding the organization make changes around 13 issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Programs/Content
With podcast, ‘Black in Appalachia’ series aims to reach new audiences
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The “Black in Appalachia” podcast marks East Tennessee PBS’ first foray into the medium, an unusual step for a project that started as a TV show.
System/Policy
Public TV fights datacasting fees at FCC
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Advocates are challenging a requirement that stations pay the FCC 5% of revenue from “ancillary or supplementary services,” which they say could hamper adoption of ATSC 3.0.
Programs/Content
How NPR built the launch pad for its first podcasts
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In early 2005, few people inside NPR understood podcasts or knew how to listen to one. But that would change by summer’s end.
Programs/Content
Garrett McQueen exits Classical 24 after disagreements over changing playlists
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McQueen was the sole Black host on the syndicated music service.
System/Policy
CEO hire withdraws from Chicago Public Media
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Andi McDaniel was set to take over the job this month.
Development
PBS expands one-click donations to Amazon Fire TV
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Officials say the initiative will make it easier for users of the platform to support stations.
People
Comings and goings: NPR members fill board seats, Alan Foster retires …
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Station leaders elected Iowa Public Radio’s Myrna Johnson to a three-year term on NPR’s board.
System/Policy
Vermont PBS, Vermont Public Radio announce plans to merge by July 2021
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Officials said the new station will be able to expand programming and services.
People
Jim Rademaker named GM of WCMU
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Rademaker joined the station in 2015 and has been interim GM since May 2019.
Programs/Content
Opportunities and questions abound in the shifting marketplace for documentaries
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In an excerpt from the new book “Story Movements: How Documentaries Empower People and Inspire Social Change,” Caty Borum Chattoo considers how the expanding documentary marketplace might affect the stories served up to audiences.
People
Comings and goings: Rebecca Carroll promoted at WNYC, UNC-TV hires CCO …
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Carroll joined the station in 2015.