System/Policy
Nashville classical station will go Triple A in bid for bigger audience
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Nashville Public Radio hopes to expand its news department with income from the new “music discovery” station.
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.
Programs/Content
Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience
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Colorado Public Radio’s research had found that “OpenAir,” the station’s former brand, wasn’t resonating with listeners.
Programs/Content
How music stations have grappled with artists accused of misconduct
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During a panel at the annual Non-Commvention in Philadelphia, programmers discussed their handling of artists such as Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson and Richard Wagner.
Quick Takes
New York’s WMHT expands Triple A service to new FM signal
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WMHT acquired an FM station in September that will now simulcast its WEXT signal.
Programs/Content
Noncom Triple A stations should lead way on gender balance in playlists and workplaces
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“This view that public radio stations are beyond dealing with gender bias may be feeding a lack of awareness” about inequalities, argues a former Triple A PD.
Programs/Content
NonComm panelists describe risks and rewards of putting hip-hop artists into rotation
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Programmers said they have a mission to introduce listeners to music that challenges them.
Programs/Content
California’s KCSN and KSBR partner to grow audience
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The new collaboration aims to solve a signal interference issue between the two stations.
Quick Takes
NPR and Triple A stations partner to promote up-and-coming musicians
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Stations from all across the country will work together on the initiative.