BLOG
Novel Strategies for Increasing News Coverage on NPR News Stations
Is it possible to have too much news during the day on a local NPR News station? For a growing number of public radio stations, the answer is “no.” Click
What SNL’s Black Jeopardy! Can Teach Us About Democracy
During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, the long-running “Black Jeopardy!” skit returned, featuring legendary Black cast members like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Leslie Jones, and Tracy Morgan. Tom Hanks also reprised his role as
“Community” Isn’t What You Think It Is
One of the things I love about my job is the continued education I receive from working with some of the smartest media minds in the world, and that includes
Community Building Lessons From the Video Game Industry
The video game industry stands out as a leader in community building, making it an excellent source of inspiration for broadcasters looking to cultivate their own communities. Joe King, a
What Does a Community Manager Do, Anyway?
Outside of the broadcasting industry, there is a job title called “Community Manager.” What does this person do at their organizations? And how might public radio and television stations
5 True Stories from Bob Waugh
Meeting James Brown In December of 2002, WHFS/Washington held its annual Holiday show, The HFSmas Nutcracker, which was headlined by Smashing Pumpkins and Coldplay. As an added twist, I booked
Community Building Ain’t The Same As Content Creation. Here’s What You Need To Know.
When you set out to build a community, what you are really doing is creating a space where people can come together and connect with one another. Creating a
5 Factors to Consider When Deciding What Community to Build
Public radio stations are in a unique position when it comes to the opportunity to build communities. For many organizations, there is an obvious choice when it comes to
Remembering Ben Manilla
“Excuse me, are you Ben Manilla?” A stranger interrupted Ben and me as we were having a drink in a New York City bar. “I recognize your voice from WLIR.”
Digital Content Delivery Will Not Save Public Media Companies. (In Fact, It Won’t Save Any Media Companies.)
Public radio has a mission. Bill Simmering, a member of the founding board of NPR, authored the organization’s original mission statement, including these passages: “National Public Radio will serve
In Support of NFCB’s “Bowling Alone” Critique
The “Beyond the Broadcast” panel last week hosted by Paragon relied on the unreleased documentary Join or Die and the book “Bowling Alone” for inspiration. The basic idea is that
Des Moines’ New “Studio One” – 10 Years in the Making
The story of public radio’s newest radio station is a classic version of what I call “public radio time.” Public radio time is the slow pace at which the industry