Tag: podcasts
What a public radio program director learned at Podcast Movement 2015
Roman Mars is a hero, there’s a problem with dude overload, and more.‘The Pub’ #29: Michael Oreskes, NPR’s new head of news, on station collaboration, host changes ...
Oreskes wants NPR and member stations to collaborate more seamlessly, both to break more and better news, but also to better reflect ...PodScanning: Podcasters take to the big screen
A live podcast event will be shown in hundreds of movie theaters Tuesday, and more podcasting news.Eric Nuzum on expectations for shows, channeling creative energy and his future at Audible
In an interview from our podcast, the departing VP of programming at NPR looks back on his work in public radio.Three ways podcasts and radio actually aren’t quite the same
“The medium has always shaped the message.”Why the push to launch podcasts is missing the point
Public media needs new voices, new approaches and new ideas across all platforms, not just podcasts.‘The Pub’ #26: The business of podcasting, live from the PMDMC Conference
Our panel of experts considers the future of podcasting as a source of revenue for public media.PodScanning: ‘Marketplace’ teams with business site Quartz on podcast
A music station also starts a podcast for and about young people.Women’s podcasting festival brings together ‘kindred spirits’
Attendees seeking hands-on help batted around ideas and refined pitches with top producers, directors and hosts.PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting ...The Pub #19: Podcast advertising ethics; Ira Glass clarifies ‘capitalism’ remark; Membership Video on Demand; What young ...
Are native ads in podcasts a step too far for public radio?As podcast revenues climb, NPR board questions effect on radio sales
With podcast revenues and downloads climbing, the NPR board discussed underwriting standards and the impact on broadcast underwriting.Awl author calls for a critical eye on podcast advertising
A public radio producer lays out an argument for how unfettered advertising on podcasts compromises public media's mission.Ira Glass: Public radio can capitalize on its popularity without selling out its mission
In a commentary, the This American Life creator elaborates on his claim that "public radio is ready for capitalism."PRX expands Radiotopia with $1 million grant
Funds will go toward hiring a new executive producer and supporting the podcast network's independent producers.
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