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NCEs Proliferate as Public Radio Navigates Challenges
Paragon's Mike Henry is interviewed about Public Radio's funding challenges. Public media consultant Mike Henry of Paragon Consulting says the loss of CPB funds has led new stations to “right-size their operation
Geary Yonker Joins Team Paragon as Sponsorship Consultant
Denver, CO (December 9, 2025) – Long-time public radio sponsorship sales manager Geary Yonker joins Paragon as Sponsorship Consultant. Yonker will provide Paragon’s public radio clients with strategic and hands-on
Paragon Introduces Cheri Marquart as Music Scheduling & Air Talent Consultant
Denver, CO (August 4, 2025) – Radio veteran Cheri Marquart joins Paragon as Music Scheduling and Air Talent Consultant. Marquart deepens Team Paragon’s commitment to providing client radio stations with
The Low Down On Public Radio Music Rights
Public radio music stations face an unknown future related to music rights. Paragon’s Mike Henry has researched the issue and can report the following— The Performing Rights Organization (PRO)
Paragon Adds Mikel Ellcessor as On-Air Fundraising Consultant
Denver, CO (July 21, 2025) – Paragon has added long-time public radio professional Mikel Ellcessor as an On-Air Fundraising Consultant. Ellcessor’s expertise will complement On-Air Fundraising Consultant Christina Shockley’s specialized
Briana O’Higgins Joins Paragon as Organizational Insights Consultant
Denver, CO (July 14, 2025) – Public radio veteran Briana O’Higgins is joining Team Paragon as Organizational Insights Consultant. O’Higgins will work with public media owners to reset organizational structures,