System/Policy
Public radio music stations to meet for ‘first-of-its-kind’ summit
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“We’ll really focus on … a series of topics that are, we think, important to public radio music stations of all formats,” said NPR’s Mike Riksen.
Programs/Content
‘News without feeling exhausted’: ‘It’s Been a Minute’ looks to lighten up public radio weekends
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The “It’s Been a Minute” team aims to highlight a more diverse range of guests and deliver a conversational take on the week’s news.
System/Policy
NPR and member stations team up on incubation lab to tackle system challenges
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Staffers at NPR and member stations will work full-time in four-month stints to address digital engagement, network collaboration and on-demand audio.
Tech
Aid from Apple would deliver ‘critical mass’ for NPR’s podcast analytics tool
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The company has not signed on with Remote Audio Data, which can give podcast producers expanded analytics tracking their listeners’ habits.
Development
With more freedom on podcasts, pubmedia producers seek middle ground on commercial tone
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To answer a reader’s question, we asked NPR and WBUR how they approach advertising on podcasts.
NPR
NPR White House reporter Scott Horsley moves to business desk
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Scott Horsley replaces John Ydstie, who retired in November.
System/Policy
If public radio’s smaller stations vanish, we all lose
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“The ice is melting beneath our feet with the current business model,” writes a station leader.
Quick Takes
New NPR tool provides richer data about podcast listening
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Remote Audio Data aims to help podcast creators and advertisers better understand their audiences.
System/Policy
Radio leaders applaud NPR’s Mohn for commitment to stations, look to successor to continue efforts
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Mohn’s commitment to stations at NPR “is ingrained in that organization as a strategic imperative,” said one station GM.