Tag: WBUR
WBUR’s BizLab receives Knight grant for revenue innovation project
The grant will support BizLab's work with stations on revenue experiments.WBUR’s BizLab will work with public radio stations on revenue experiments
A CPB grant will support six-month projects with six stations.WBUR picks two hosts to lead ‘On Point’
The new hosts begin Aug. 20.Bill Littlefield, host who took ‘Only A Game’ far beyond the field, prepares to sign ...
A talented writer with a knack for getting at the human side of sports, Littlefield was always able to "capture a moment." ...WBUR contest casts ‘wide net’ for new public radio comedy show
Finalists will pilot ideas with help from "Car Talk" producers.‘On Point’ host Tom Ashbrook dismissed following investigations of bullying, harassment
A report found Ashbrook responsible for an abusive culture at the show.Citing allegations, WBUR and licensee put Tom Ashbrook on leave
WBUR and licensee Boston University have hired an outside organization to investigate.Podcast produced by WBUR, Reddit will highlight the site’s hidden stories
"Endless Thread" aims to be a story-driven podcast that elaborates on original Reddit posts.Boston station adds new podcast for kids
'Circle Round' launches in September.Boston’s WBUR to launch investigative unit
WBUR plans to hire three journalists to tackle stories such as opioid addiction, climate change and immigration.WAMU’s ‘1A’ sees early carriage gains
The program has already surpassed its predecessor in broadcast reach.Collaborations between public broadcasters, nonprofit news outlets can boost impact but come with challenges
Partnering with public media organizations can add stability and enable growth that nonprofit news outlets may not be able to achieve independently. ...Nebraska cornfields become new frontiers for drone storytelling
A boot camp drew journalists eager to find new uses for the technology.WBUR’s BizLab begins testing innovations for public radio
The unit is exploring new business models, starting with four projects.WBUR’s new twist on shorter pledge drives pays off
The drive raised over $1 million with only 26.2 hours of on-air fundraising.
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