Development
Podcasts’ strong ad sales help NPR reach second year of budget surplus
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“I think you can expect the growth that we saw to continue through the first quarter of 2017,” said Bryan Moffett, g.m. of National Public Media.
Programs/Content
WAMU picks host for talk show succeeding ‘Diane Rehm’
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The new national program, “1A,” debuts Jan. 2.
Programs/Content
‘Radio Ambulante’ joins NPR distribution as network’s first Spanish-language podcast
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The show’s reporters will contribute to other NPR programs as well.
People
Celebration for Diane Rehm honors departing host’s warmth, grit and voice
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Speaking in the aftermath of the election, Rehm urged public radio to listen “better and harder to those to whom we have never listened before.”
People
How Lisa Napoli found herself writing a book about Joan Kroc
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The public radio reporter tells the back story behind her new biography about the McDonald’s heiress and NPR benefactor.
Programs/Content
Framed around broad questions, NPR’s ‘Nation Engaged’ built election coverage with strong local focus
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The editorial collaboration tested new approaches for framing news coverage in ways that attract diverse voices and promote the role of local stations.
Programs/Content
NPR and KQED partner on live national election coverage
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KQED will host two hours of the broadcast.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #83: Why Joan Kroc gave NPR its biggest gift ever
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Kroc wasn’t much of an NPR fan, but a woman who was quickly dying and had limited time to make big decisions about her big money.
Quick Takes
NPR hires first general manager for podcasting
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Neal Carruth starts in the new position after Thanksgiving.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #81: Scrutinizing the big NPR ratings bump
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NPR audience development chief Israel Smith and researcher Susan Leland flesh out the numbers and speculate about what’s driving them.
Programs/Content
News stations should watch for competition from low-power upstarts
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A radio consultant sees a threat to NPR stations that lack adequate local news coverage.
People
CPB Board selects new leadership, NPR’s Brand lands in London, and other comings and goings in public media
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Also, American Experience has named its first historian in residence.
People
How Sarah McCammon’s religious upbringing informs her reporting
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The NPR reporter’s background in evangelical Christianity has given her insight into conservative political communities.
Programs/Content
NPR restructures its Story Lab incubator
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NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.
Quick Takes
NPR, WXPN partnership will provide music coverage from Nashville
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The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #79: The life and music of Don Voegeli, ‘All Things Considered’ theme composer
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Why hasn’t anyone heard of the author of one of the most famous and enduring pieces of theme music ever written?
Programs/Content
NPR diversity VP steps in as interim Code Switch editor
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Code Switch’s previous leader started Monday as local/regional news director for WAMU in Washington, D.C.
NPR
Reshuffling of NPR Music includes farewell to ‘Microphone Check’ team
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The network is also deepening partnerships with stations and filling new roles in the division.
Quick Takes
NPR’s website draws record audience during first presidential debate
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More than 5 million users visited NPR.org Monday.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #78: N’Jeri Eaton, NPR’s new program acquisition manager, live at PRPD
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If you want NPR to pick up your show or podcast, you’ll want to pay attention to N’Jeri Eaton.