"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #22: Curious City creator Jennifer Brandel goes national
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Brandel’s national spin-off, Hearken, aims to help journalists learn what their audiences want and need to know.
Programs/Content
NPR ends distribution of ‘Intelligence Squared U.S.’
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The move ends a nearly 10-year-old distribution relationship between NPR and the debate show.
Tech
A top audio engineer explains NPR’s signature sound
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The crisp, bright tone comes from a particular microphone — and a few other elements.
Obituaries
Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
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“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”
People
Top editor leaves NPR News for Mic
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Madhulika Sikka is heading to a digital news outlet geared toward millennials.
Programs/Content
Pew study of generational media habits includes findings about NPR, PBS
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Younger millennials were the least familiar with NPR, while Baby Boomers preferred PBS.
Programs/Content
The Pub, #20: What Eric Nuzum will do at Audible that he couldn’t do at NPR
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Plus, a discussion on why so few women hold top jobs in public media, a continuation of the podcasting advertising debate and more.
People
NPR programmer Nuzum moving to Audible to oversee original content
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Nuzum said Audible is looking to create a “third space” in the audio world.
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.
Quick Takes
Awl author calls for a critical eye on podcast advertising
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A public radio producer lays out an argument for how unfettered advertising on podcasts compromises public media’s mission.
Featured in Category
PBS and NPR partnering on ‘single sign-in experience’ across apps and websites
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Execs from the networks told PBS Annual Meeting attendees Tuesday about their plans for collaboration.
NPR
Judge denies NPR request to dismiss lawsuit filed by former intern
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A D.C. Superior Court judge denied NPR’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of job duties and failure to accommodate a disability.
NPR
NPR board announces candidates for open seats
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Six candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the board.
Quick Takes
Pew State of the Media study highlights NPR’s gains in podcasting, website use
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NPR’s monthly podcast downloads increased 42 percent from 2013 to 2014, according to the study.
Programs/Content
Behind NPR’s decision to remove its branding from a Latino USA episode
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Network execs determined that the episode failed to meet editorial standards.
System/Policy
To: Sony
From: Public media
Cc: WikiLeaks
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Leaked emails to Sony Pictures executives discussed public media matters including Ira Glass’s contract, credit-card renewals and NPR’s CEO search.
Obituaries
Don Quayle, NPR’s first president, dies at 84
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Quayle’s vision for NPR was to provide “excellence and diversity to noncommercial radio.”
Programs/Content
Study of NPR’s Spark Initiative shows stations getting Morning Edition boost
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A study of 57 stations found that more than half saw audience growth during the promotional campaign.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #14: How to write pronouncers; Latino USA’s Chuy problem; Victory against patent trolls; No fair use on SoundCloud
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Pointers on writing pronouncers to keep hosts happy, and a major victory against a patent troll.
People
CPB’s Curren to retire, Reveal expands, and more comings and goings in public media
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Curren has been CPB’s c.o.o. since 2006.