Tag: NPR
NPR urges FCC to improve incentives for public stations to invest in local journalism
The commission's proposal to boost localism in broadcasting won't make a significant difference to public radio, according to comments filed by NPR.Bob Edwards, first host of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
Edwards was “one of the great voices and talents of this network’s history,” NPR CEO John Lansing said.Why NPR’s new podcast strategist sees opportunity after a turbulent year for the network
Collin Campbell discusses his return to public media as NPR’s SVP of podcasting strategy and why limited-run podcasts still have a place ...NPR will expand collaborative regional newsrooms
At a board meeting, Chief of Staff Chris Turpin also shared updates on NPR Network initiatives.Robin Hilton to host NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’
“I'm thrilled — and grateful — for the chance to lead the show in this next chapter, with more curation, conversations and ...NPR’s new executive editor scouts paths for audience growth
“We need to be connecting with different communities, folks with different perspectives in the country and in the world,” says NPR's Eva ...Peter Breslow on his start at NPR: ‘This was what I wanted to do for ...
In an excerpt from his new memoir, the former producer looks back on his first days with the network.An open letter to the incoming CEO of NPR
"The value proposition of public radio over the last 50-plus years is at the core of your fundamental challenge."NPR will distribute $1.2 million to stations, but not everyone is thrilled
Each NPR member station will receive at least $2,500 next month.New position paper argues for including public media in upcoming wave of foundation support
The paper responds to the recent announcement that foundations plan to direct more than $500 million toward local journalism in coming years.New alliance helps rural stations make a case for more funding, support
The Alliance of Rural Public Media is bringing together station leaders to share ideas and educate lawmakers.NPR plans conservative budget following down year in revenue
NPR is “budgeting conservatively as we get past some of the economic uncertainty that's happening right now," said CFO Daphne Kwon.NPR CEO John Lansing to retire
“John has faced the highs and lows with grace and equanimity,” said NPR Board Chair Jeff Sine.NPR will merge news and programming divisions
CEO John Lansing said the move will ensure NPR is “more united than ever in our efforts to strengthen our network and ...NPR to end local versions of ‘Consider This’ podcast
"This is a bitter pill,” said Eric Marrapodi, VP of news programming. “We really wanted this to work. And this was a ...
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