System/Policy
They’re alive — but NPR wants to drive a stake in ‘Franken FMs’
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In an FCC proceeding, the network argued that FM radio services operated by low-power TV stations are a “grossly inefficient use of spectrum.”
Development
Stations see bump in donations after NPR Pompeo interview
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“In honor of Mary Louise Kelly and all journalists who ask the tough questions!” said one listener.
Programs/Content
NPR creates investigative team for breaking news
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NPR received $1 million from a donor to support its investigative journalism.
People
NPR’s Keith Woods promoted to chief diversity officer
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Woods will help NPR “build a more diverse and inclusive organization.”
Programs/Content
NPR winds down active posting to The Salt food blog
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NPR has seen “little uptake in audience recognition of most of our blog brands,” according to its chief science editor.
System/Policy
Update to fee model ties NPR’s income to station donor revenue
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The network’s board approved last week a shift from basing station fees on broadcast audience, an effort to create a more “forward-looking” approach.
Tech
NPR asks FCC to let more stations boost digital signals
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The network argues that more flexibility in how the FCC grants such requests would “strengthen the existing digital radio ecosystem.”
Tech
Public media looks to new CMS for systemwide boost to web offerings
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With CPB’s backing, a push to transition NPR station sites to a new content management system has expanded to include TV stations and joint licensees.
Programs/Content
NPR expands ‘Up First’ to Saturdays
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Scott Simon will host the Saturday edition of the podcast.
People
NPR names next ‘TED Radio Hour’ host
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Manoush Zomorodi also hosts the WNYC Studios podcast “Note to Self.”
System/Policy
FCC proposal to end Channel 6 protections draws conflicting responses from NPR, KKJZ
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In comments filed this month, the California station raised concerns about TV channels interfering with radio broadcasts.
Programs/Content
Music-discovery platform created by Triple A stations moves to NPR’s website
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To reach more viewers with its locally produced videos, VuHaus has relocated to a new “Live Sessions” page on NPR.org.
Tech
To help confused users, NPR will consolidate its two apps into one
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“We realized that we basically had created arbitrary lines in our apps based upon how NPR was structured,” said NPR’s Kerry Lenahan.
Programs/Content
Tickets go fast for rare chance to see Tiny Desk shows at NPR
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This month’s Tiny Desk Fest is the first time NPR has invited the public to its popular performances — and the featured musicians will be a surprise.
System/Policy
Podcast sponsorship revenue continues to fuel NPR’s financial growth
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Podcasts have been a “huge return on investment for us and a major growth engine for our business,” says NPR CFO Deborah Cowan.
System/Policy
NPR staffers of color call out news chief on comments on race coverage
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Nancy Barnes’ remarks during the Public Radio Program Directors Association conference left staffers feeling “uncertain about the direction of this newsroom,” they wrote in a letter to Barnes.
System/Policy
NPR names government broadcasting exec John Lansing as CEO
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Former NPR President Kevin Klose told Current the new hire will be “perfect for NPR.”
Programs/Content
NPR’s news chief says priority is ‘owning the audio space’
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“Commercial radio has seen that there’s a lot of revenue here, and they’re all crowding our lane,” said Nancy Barnes at the Public Radio Program Directors Association conference.
System/Policy
After cutting his job, NPR grants David Welna four-month extension
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The national security correspondent will continue at the network in a different role until Jan. 6.
System/Policy
Judge rejects NPR’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
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The $57 million lawsuit claims NPR published defamatory statements about a Texas investor.