Podcasting
As podcast revenues climb, NPR board questions effect on radio sales
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With podcast revenues and downloads climbing, the NPR board discussed underwriting standards and the impact on broadcast underwriting.
Development
Ira Glass: Public radio can capitalize on its popularity without selling out its mission
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In a commentary, the This American Life creator elaborates on his claim that “public radio is ready for capitalism.”
Podcasting
PRX expands Radiotopia with $1 million grant
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Tyler Falk, Reporter |
Funds will go toward hiring a new executive producer and supporting the podcast network’s independent producers.
Podcasting
Public radio podcasters woo Madison Avenue
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
NPR, WNYC and WBEZ invited advertisers to their first podcasting upfront.
Podcasting
San Diego’s KPBS seeks pitches for new podcasts
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
The station is taking a well-tested approach to developing new podcasts: asking its audience for ideas.
Quick Takes
Patent office knocks down key claims against podcasters
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office dealt a legal blow Friday to Personal Audio LLC, the patent-holding company that claims to have invented podcasting technology.
Podcasting
PodScanning: A longtime indie producer starts a podcast
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
Scott Carrier has a new podcast, plus podcasting news in public media.
Programs/Content
Al Letson brings his storytelling voice to new podcast Errthang
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Al Letson is channeling his talents as a slam poet and performer into a new podcast.
Podcasting
PodScanning: NPR is building a podcast discovery tool
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
Learn more about NPR’s soon-to-launch podcast discovery tool. Plus, more news from the world of public radio podcasting.
Michigan Radio
PodScanning: New podcasts take up issues of race and identity
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
Two new podcasts launch about issues of race at St. Louis Public Radio and Michigan Radio.