System/Policy
New models for public media membership: Melody Kramer’s Nieman report
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How can we encourage people to become invested in the future of public media, both as listeners and as members?
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #17: Ira hearts capitalism; The “secret sauce” behind NPR’s mic sound; All public media should be Creative Commons–licensed
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We contemplate the notion that public radio’s biggest star evidently doesn’t want public radio to be public anymore.
Quick Takes
Monday roundup: APT kicks off; WTVI boosts revenue
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Plus: Jian Ghomeshi and the CBC’s bigger problems; and Melody Kramer’s proposal for convening communities.
Programs/Content
Eight best practices for journalists who reply to online comments
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Productive exchanges with your readers aren’t just possible — they’re essential.
Quick Takes
Thursday roundup: Kerger takes Ice Bucket Challenge; NPR’s Kramer shares ideas for engaging members
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Plus: Poynter visits St. Louis Public Radio’s newsroom, and Vme tries sponsored content.
Quick Takes
Thursday roundup: Sweaters for public media, This American Life in the U.K.
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Plus: NPR explains its analytics dashboard, and the Knight Foundation’s interest in digital storytelling.
People
PBS Board election goes to tie-breaker, Tomczyk takes on leadership of second station, and more . . .
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Rich Homberg, president of WTVS in Detroit, was the winner in the first tie ever for a spot on the PBS Board of directors.