American Public Media Group

Last week, APM Reports along with St. Louis Public Radio and The Marshall Project, was honored as the 2025 Brechner Freedom of Information Award winners by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications at a ceremony. The Awards from Brechner Freedom of Information Project celebrates the exemplary use of public records in work that advances government transparency and the public’s right to know. The award was given for the collaborative investigative project, "Unsolved," which investigated why 1,000 homicides in St. Louis remain unsolved. You can find that project here: https://lnkd.in/g6M7mA5n

On April 28, The White House will deliver a package to Congress requesting the elimination of $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit corporation that supports 1,300 local public media stations across the country, as well as American Public Media. This action comes despite a Congressional vote in February that extended federal funding for the CPB through fiscal year 2027. This proposal would have a devastating impact on public media stations across the country and erode the services that you and so many others rely on. We are asking for your help in showing Congress how important public media is for our nation. Use your voice to oppose cuts to federal funding of public media by signing our petition and pledging your financial support to American Public Media now. Sign the petition here: https://lnkd.in/gXUXB_5w

TOMORROW (March 18) is the deadline for the 2025 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism! This year, the Next Challenge will award six cash prizes totaling $200,000 to media startups in three divisions. One grand prize winner will receive a grant of up to $75,000. It takes under an hour to apply online. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your media startup! The Next Challenge is supported by Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Media Impact Funders and aligned with Press Forward. Apply by 11:59 p.m. PT tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/gFBn5Fun #NextChallengeMedia

The #PublicMedia gem #ThisOldHouse is coming to public radio! And guess who is making it happen? Yep, American Public Media Group and LAist has created a collaboration with This Old House Productions Inc and launch sponsor The Home Depot. Read about it and tune in (or download) on March 22. https://lnkd.in/gejrVHb9

Today, we’re joining public media stations and supporters nationwide for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day to highlight the vital role our stations and public media plays in our communities.  Share your support and take action by visiting https://lnkd.in/gWWn9ZSh

Longtime host of Marketplace Morning Report David Brancaccio recently shared his experience of losing his home in Altadena during the fires in Los Angeles. As one of thousands of people affected, David's story of community, loss and rebuilding was featured on CBS News - you can watch that here: https://lnkd.in/ge3UdA48 Thank you, David, for sharing your story. You can find the original Marketplace by APM report from David here: https://lnkd.in/gKFe-j_q

Are you or is someone you know looking to gain experience in public media? There are many internships and fellowships available at Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media for students and recent graduates in various roles - including investigative reporting, media operations, audience insights, archives, marketing and more. These are excellent opportunities to get real-world experience through impactful projects at some of the top public radio entities in the country. See open roles and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gn2YA4Us

I’m proud to share that American Public Media Group has partnered with Magellan AI to deliver cutting-edge digital audio attribution and audience insights to public media advertising. As Sounds Profitable noted in their newsletter yesterday, "a large perceived barrier to podcast advertising is the idea measurement and modelling is not ready yet". This collaboration is a significant step forward in providing transparent, data-informed campaigns marked by actionable insights and measurable business results. It empowers brands to connect more effectively with podcast audiences in a brand-safe public media environment, demonstrating not just reach but tangible ROI. And it aligns the trusted quality storytelling and journalism of public media with the expectations of a rapidly evolving advertising marketplace. A huge thank you to Cameron Hendrix and the team at Magellan AI as well as the team at APMG driving digital advertising transformation: Justin Hach, Michael Shore, Hari Hara Kumar, Josh Kubasta, Veronica Rodriguez, Peter Rasmussen, and George Teodorescu. For more details, check coverage below with Sounds Profitable #PublicMedia #PodcastAdvertising #DigitalMarketing #AudienceInsights #MarketingInnovation

Congratulations, Duchesne Drew, on this well-deserved honor! Each year, The Root 100 honors the year’s most influential Black Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, and activism. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gKcAs3ST

Sold a Story, the award-winning podcast from APM Reports, has surpassed 10 million downloads!  Sold a Story is changing how kids are taught to read. The podcast has had a powerful impact on listeners and legislators alike – at least 24 states have passed new laws regarding reading instruction since the show began in October 2022. Congratulations to the talented Sold a Story team.  Learn more about their work at soldastory.org. Listen in your favorite podcast app. And be sure to follow the show – new episodes are coming! 📸 Emily C. Bernstein. Original podcast art by Luke Mills.