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The radio programming team is seeking a talent interested in our fast paced space. WideOrbit experience needed as is a desire to do more! Get the details and apply here: kqed.applytojob.com/apply/83…
In public media's uncertain financial climate, ambitious visions aren't enough. If your strategic aspirations outpace what your team believes is possible, trust naturally erodes.
My fix? Inspire sustained effort by connecting a better future to a credible path forward.
We obsess over how our newsrooms produce content, but rarely consider when. If you schedule heavy strategic work without considering when your team is naturally sharpest, you risk missed potential. Try aligning workflows with your team's natural rhythms.
Research indicates that the current CEO selection trend is having the most difficult impact on Gen-X women professionals. kornferry.com/insights/this-…
Acting on newsroom feedback strengthens your station, but pacing matters.
The way forward? Pause, process the feedback, and manage how you implement the change.
Facebook still a thing!
The platform is most popular for women (47%), Hispanic Americans (51%), Americans with a high school diploma or less (46%), and Republicans (43%). niemanlab.org/2026/10/two-ou…
I look forward to seeing a bunch of you in Colorado next month! Register here: rockymountaincommunityradio.…
How do we plan for the long-term sustainability of public media in an era of AI disruption? It requires making disciplined, strategic bets on audience platforms despite the volatility. Your core editorial value is what matters most.
I don't do enough for OIGO's gracious paid subscribers, but decided to explore for them the whole Tiny Desk Los Tigres Del Norte scandal that popped off Friday. Read on, and sub if you are so moved. oigo.us/p/tiny-desk-controve…
Leading organizational change in public media requires navigating competing expectations. Clarity is sometimes the need when we talk transparency. So, slow down important messaging, invite questions, and give your staff the context they need to absorb shifting strategies.
See you later this week in Burbank, at the Maynard Institute's next Propel training! If you're in the area, say hi. Would love to catch up.
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During the first day of testimony in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her former chief of staff also testified about her concerns over the role Thao’s romantic partner held in her office and criticisms of her staffing picks. kqed.org/news/12104531/forme…
AI can speed up workflows, but it can also cause brain fry. If people are juggling multiple tools without clear guardrails, attention overloads. A solution? Design integration that boosts journalism and vets tools without exhausting our teams.
More research indicates using "democracy" in messaging may not be the benefit public media think it is. Helpful perspective. newspapers.org/stories/save-…
Many newsroom leadership problems stem from misreading what people actually need. If you're in power, don't offer broad vision when people need fairness, or empowerment when they need clear editorial direction. Everyday frustrations are signals.
Many stations have ratings goals for this fiscal year. Now is your time to get a better handle on the data. My guide is available now to help you put the numbers to work for you and your listeners. Get it here: amazon.com/Public-Radio-Rati…
If you're in programming, when leaders question broadcast metrics, don't just dump data. Identify their underlying need, whether it's reassurance on underwriting or clarity on audience analytics, and you'll build far greater bonds. Your analysis can be helpful.
So many insights, plus a big surprise for the fifth anniversary edition of OIGO this Friday. Subscribe to get it all at oigo.us.
In public media, to me consistent excellence isn't only about the best talent. It's also about the output of well-designed systems.
My tip? Workflows that embed learning and accountability into daily work, rather than relying on individual heroics.
TOMORROW is your deadline to register for the next Maynard Institute Propel series training session for California journalists! Join me and some rockstar instructors covering subjects relevant right now. Details here: mije.org/the-propel-initiati…
