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.
System/Policy
NPR budget for new fiscal year aims to avoid layoffs despite deficit
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A projected shortfall of $29 million will be closed with furloughs and other cost-saving measures.
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
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.
Development
NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack
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NPR and stations said they were told that Social Security numbers and credit card and bank account information were not exposed in the security breach.
Programs/Content
NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ goes independent
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NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.
System/Policy
Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference
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Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month’s event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they still welcomed the opportunity.
Programs/Content
TikTok grants help pubmedia get creative with short-form videos
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Producers are using the popular platform to test ideas while also reaching new and younger audiences.
System/Policy
NPR, advocacy group call on Congress to give university stations access to PPP
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University stations have been shut out of applying for the relief loans.