Programs/Content
Futuro Media picks participants for podcast training program
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The organization is training six people with no experience in public media to create podcasts.
Programs/Content
KUOW podcast engages local audience with practical tips for fighting workplace sexism
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Fans of “Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace” “find something in it that resonates with them, makes them feel like they are empowered to walk into work and can change things for the better,” says a co-host.
Programs/Content
How Scott Carrier is navigating the plight of the lone, listener-sponsored podcaster
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Producers who have left public radio to go solo as podcasters have made some outstanding work. But the work has sometimes made them emotional wrecks.
Programs/Content
Through podcasts, kids’ shows also get more airtime on old-school radio
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Podcasts give creators of kids’ shows more freedom, but finding ways to play to radio’s strengths can help them reach more listeners.
Quick Takes
WNYC’s ‘More Perfect’ podcast creates soundtrack for the Constitution
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Contributing artists to a new compilation album include Dolly Parton, Devendra Banhart, They Might Be Giants and Kash Doll.
Programs/Content
Podcasts vs. broadcasts: an iTunes Top 200 battle
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We data-dive into the iTunes Top Podcasts, pitting podcasters vs. broadcasters and pubcasters vs. their commercial colleagues.
CPB
CPB extends funding for PRX, WNYC podcast projects
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The $1.7 million backs efforts to help under-represented producers of podcasts network and incubate ideas.
Development
Annual fundraising study finds significant gains for both radio, TV stations
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The Target Analytics State of the System report reflects growing listening to public radio news and underscores “startling” payoffs from PBS’ Passport service.
Programs/Content
Wisconsin Public Radio’s ‘Earplay’: Before the podcast era, a story-focused series with experimental edge
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The pioneering series reminds us that public radio stations have always been important spaces for the production of creative sounds.