Programs/Content
WGBH invests in RadioPublic
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“[W]e see WGBH as a growing force in podcast content creation, distribution and marketing,” said RadioPublic CEO Jake Shapiro.
Programs/Content
With new podcast, ‘Frontline’ recognizes that some stories are made for audio
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The long-running PBS series is launching “The Frontline Dispatch,” a biweekly podcast.
podcasts
PRX creates podcast playlists for guests of Cambridge hotel
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The hotel also commissioned an episode of the podcast “The Memory Palace.”
Tech
RadioPublic joins world of apps aiming to make podcasts navigable
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”We are really focused on the discovery angle at the moment.”
Quick Takes
Seven stations join first round of PRX podcast bootcamp
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Five of the shows are already in production.
Quick Takes
Latest Radiotopia fundraiser promotes brand over shows
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Public Radio Exchange is trying to build the network’s brand to benefit all shows regardless of audience size.
Programs/Content
PRX to help five stations develop podcasts
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Stations will get tips on monetization and audience engagement as part of the program.
Programs/Content
Great journalism alone won’t guarantee public radio’s survival
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PRX’s John Barth urges news directors to overcome public radio’s risk-averse culture and embrace digital media’s “thrill of speed.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #73: Why your organization needs a clubhouse, live from Boston
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The Public Radio Exchange, WGBH and Nine Network have all invested in brick-and-mortar facilities for public engagement.
Development
Serving mission, seeking profits through public benefit corporations
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RadioPublic joins a cadre of startups choosing the new hybrid structure.
Programs/Content
PRX announces spinoff company for new mobile listening platform
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RadioPublic will introduce apps for iOS and Android later this year.
Quick Takes
PRX adds podcasts on finance, the outdoors
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One is in partnership with a long-running magazine.
Programs/Content
Digital audience grows for NPR and stations, but live streaming stalls
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The total hours of NPR podcasts downloaded rose 45 percent from fall 2014 to fall 2015.
Quick Takes
PRX and ‘Esquire’ team up on podcast
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The magazine and PRX launched a podcast Monday focusing on nonfiction articles from Esquire’s 82 years of archives.
People
Julie Shapiro heads to Radiotopia, baseball veteran joins KET, and other comings and goings in public media
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Shapiro co-founded the Third Coast International Audio Festival.
Programs/Content
‘Snap Judgment’ host welcomes creative freedom of WNYC deal
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Starting Oct. 1, WNYC will sell the show’s podcast ads.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #26: The business of podcasting, live from the PMDMC Conference
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Our panel of experts considers the future of podcasting as a source of revenue for public media.
Crowdfunding
Radiotopia’s Kickstarter funds will support internships, health care and more podcasts
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Public Radio Exchange’s podcast network Radiotopia has raised $620,000 from 21,808 donors on Kickstarter, setting a record among publishing, radio and podcasting projects that have used the crowdfunding platform. “We were dazzled by the response,” said PRX CEO Jake Shapiro. “It shows how dedicated the listeners are to the shows. And it means we’re going to be shipping out a lot of T-shirts.” After reaching its initial goal, the campaign achieved stretch goals as well.
Quick Takes
Monday roundup: PBS ombud takes up purported Harper’s spat; WAMU euthanizes Animal House
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Plus: Public radio’s shifting economics, and The Moth crosses the pond.