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Media Releases

5/5/15 5/5/15

American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio to Broadcast Landmark Minnesota Orchestra Concerts Live From Cuba

MPR’s national distribution arm, American Public Media, to distribute concerts nationwide Concerts are first live music broadcasts from the country since relations normalized last yearSt. Paul, Minn., May 5, 2015—Classical Minnesota Public Radio will broadcast two live, historic performances by Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra from the Teatro Nacional in Havana, Cuba, May 15 and 16.The Minnesota Orchestra will play as part of the opening weekend of the 19th annual International Cubadisco Festival, becoming the first U.S. orchestra to perform in Cuba since President Obama took steps to normalize relations between the countries in December. The broadcast is possible through a technical collaboration with partners both in Cuba and locally in Minnesota.On Friday, May 15, Music Director Osmo Vänskä will lead the Minnesota Orchestra in a concert of Beethoven masterworks that will prominently feature Cuban artists. In addition to Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Eroica Symphony, they’ll be joined by the Cuban National Choir, Coro Vocal Leo and pianist Frank Fernandez for Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy.The Saturday, May 16 concert includes Mediterranean melodies that comprise Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story as well as Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite.Audiences can tune in to Classical MPR statewide or stream via classicalmpr.org at 7 p.m. CDT on May 15 and May 16 to hear the live broadcasts. Each broadcast will open with 30 minutes of pre-concert interviews, music, and stories, followed by the concerts at 7:30 p.m. Classical MPR can be heard in the Twin Cities on KSJN 99.5 FM. A complete list of Classical MPR stations can be accessed at classicalmpr.org. Listeners can also follow along at classicalmpr.org/cuba for updates and behind-the-scenes coverage. In addition to the concert broadcasts, MPR News arts reporter Euan Kerr will send reports and multimedia producer Nate Ryan will provide photos of the historic visit, which will be posted to Classical MPR's website, along with blog posts by freelance musician Rena Kraut, who will be traveling and performing with the orchestra.The live broadcasts also will be distributed nationwide via MPR’s national distribution arm American Public Media (APM). Listeners should check their local public radio station listings. People throughout Cuba will have the opportunity to hear the broadcasts on Radio Taino, an FM station based in Havana that broadcasts across the island nation.“It’s our goal to be the ears for Minnesota audiences, all of whom are justifiably proud that ‘their orchestra,’ the Minnesota Orchestra, was selected among many to be the first American orchestra to perform in Cuba in many years,” said Managing Director of Classical Programming Brian Newhouse, who will serve as host for both broadcasts. “The Minnesota Orchestra is making history, and our broadcast team will do likewise, sending what we believe to be the first live music concert broadcast from Cuba to the U.S. We’re honored and thrilled to do so.”The Minnesota Orchestra historic Cuba broadcasts will also be offered for delayed rebroadcast regionally on Classical MPR; nationally on the various programs and services offered by APM, including SymphonyCast®, Performance Today®, and Classical 24—the APM-produced 24-hour service heard on nearly 250 stations across the U.S.; and globally via the 100 plus members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the world’s leading content-sharing organization for public-service media organizations.American Public Media™ (APM)is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio reaching nearly 19 million listeners on nearly 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. Programs include A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Performance Today®, The Splendid Table®, On Being™, The Dinner Party Download®, Wits™, American RadioWorks® and many others. American Public Media’s 220,000 participant-strong Public Insight Network promotes deep connections between journalists across the country and the communities they serve. American Public Media is the parent organization for Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio and Classical South Florida. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at americanpublicmedia.org.Minnesota Public Radio® (MPR) operates a 45-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states. Reaching 900,000 listeners each week, MPR and its three regional services—MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current—produce programming for radio, online and face-to-face audiences. Programs produced by MPR’s parent company, American Public Media™, reach 19 million listeners on nearly 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at minnesotapublicradio.org. MPR meets all 27 of the Charities Review Council (CRC) Accountability Standards. Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.The Minnesota Orchestra has long ranked among the United States’ top symphonic ensembles, with a history of acclaimed performances at home and around the world. Founded in 1903 as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble began touring in 1907 and soon became known as “the orchestra on wheels” for its cross-country tours. It has been heard nationally and internationally in award-winning broadcasts produced by Minnesota Public Radio, and it has received acclaim for its vast collection of recordings, dating back to the 1920s, including a 2014 Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance for a recording of Sibelius’ First and Fourth Symphonies. The ensemble’s ten music directors have included Eugene Ormandy, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Antal Dorati, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Neville Marriner and, currently, Osmo Vänskä, who presides over a season typically encompassing 175 concerts that are heard live by 350,000 individuals. The Minnesota Orchestra makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

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4/3/15 4/3/15

YourClassical.org Streams Offer New Way to Enjoy Classical Music

St. Paul, Minn., March 31, 2015— A new lifestyle classical music stream service, curated by American Public Media (APM), one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of classical music, offers a new way to listen and enjoy classical music. Perfect for both longtime classical music aficionados and those who are just discovering the joys of the genre, YourClassical.org packages classical music in an unconventional and innovative way with streams suited for life’s biggest moments and everyday situations.In addition, the website is a hub for all of American Public Media’s classical programming: Performance Today®, SymphonyCast®, Pipedreams® and Composers Datebook®. With curated streams, distinctive programs and accompanying feature content, YourClassical.org helps listeners explore the world’s most enduring music, whatever their knowledge level, mood or activity.“We launched this site to create the nation's premier online destination for listening to great classical music,” says Brian Newhouse, managing director of classical programming for APM. "Audience feedback told us that people would love it if we could create occasions for them to align moments in their day, and key moments in their lives, with this wonderful music. Plus, we wanted to bring our national radio shows that nearly 4 million listeners enjoy each week under one new digital roof, creating a home for classical music that welcomes our current audience and brand-new listeners to enjoy the range of music we love, curate, and want to share.”Classical music's ability to help restore balance and harmony between mind and body is well-documented by researchers. It’s been shown to help reduce the body's response to stress, stimulate brain waves and even help patients heal more quickly. YourClassical.org offers listeners the opportunity to bring calm and focus to their lives every day.The lifestyle streams available include:

Relax: Classical music to help you keep calm and carry on. Perfect for yoga, meditation or a frustrating commute.
Energy: Lively classical masterworks that will get the heart pumping on the treadmill or while mopping the kitchen floor.
Lullabies: Lovely and tranquil tunes to hush babies and tame toddlers.
Wedding: Traditional favorites to less well-known music for ceremonies and romantic dinners for two.
Movies: Sounds from yesterday’s and today's silver screen.
Choral: The genre’s best masterpieces from the Renaissance to today.
Radio: 24 x 7, live and hosted classical music.

APM classical programming streams available include:

Performance Today: Classical music's finest performances from around the globe. Unique, surprising, & live.
Composers Datebook: Stories of intriguing musical events involving composers of the past and present—with music.
Pipedreams: All pipe organ music that features the power and wonder of “The King of Instruments.”
SymphonyCast: Full-length concerts by the world's best symphony orchestras.

American Public Media™ is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio reaching more than 18 million listeners on nearly 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. Programs include A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Performance Today®, The Splendid Table®, On Being™, The Dinner Party Download®, Wits™, American RadioWorks® and many others. American Public Media’s 225,000 participants in the Public Insight Network promote deep connections between journalists across the country and the communities they serve. American Public Media is the parent organization for Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio and Classical South Florida. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at americanpublicmedia.org.Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.

3/17/15 3/17/15

American Public Media’s Marketplace Announces Molly Wood as Host/Reporter

Contact: Angie Andresenaandresen@americanpublicmedia.orgLos Angeles, March 17, 2015 Molly Wood, former deputy technology editor at the New York Times, has joined Marketplace as a host and reporter. She will be based in San Francisco and will begin at Marketplace on April 13.“Molly brings a distinctive and engaging on-air presence that’s really compatible with the Marketplace style,” said Deborah Clark, Marketplace’s vice president & executive producer. “She has a passion for what we do and brings boundless interesting ideas to the table. I’m delighted to add her smart, fresh approach to storytelling to our team.”Wood’s experience covering personal technology spans all media – print, online and broadcast. A frequent contributor to Marketplace Tech and other national media outlets, Wood also launched the CNET podcast Buzz Out Loud, which was one of the early successes in tech podcasts. She also created and executive produced “Always On with Molly Wood” at CNET.“I am so excited to join Marketplace, a show I've admired for years for its commitment to great journalism and cast of entertaining voices. I can't wait to be among them,” Wood said. “I love the medium of radio, I admire the mission of public radio and I am honored to be part of this great team and to contribute my voice to these important stories.”Wood will serve as a backup host for all Marketplace shows and will report – primarily on technology stories – when not hosting.About Marketplace Marketplace® is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching more than 18 million listeners via more than 900 radio stations nationwide each week. Produced in association with the University of Southern California, Marketplace® programs (Marketplace, Marketplace Weekend, Marketplace Morning Report and Marketplace Tech) are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations nationwide and heard by nearly 11 million weekly listeners and Marketplace, the weekday evening program, is the largest business news program, on radio or TV, in the country.Marketplace programs are noted for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal finance focusing on the latest business news both nationally and internationally, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org. For more information on American Public Media, visit americanpublicmedia.org.Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Sp13/F13 average. Data are estimates only.###

10/14/14 10/14/14

THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TRIAGE FROM THE SPLENDID TABLE LIVE ON PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS NATIONWIDE AND ONLINE

Contact:
Jen Keavy
jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org
651.290.1271

Tune in to Turkey Confidential for help with your bird and much more with guests Lidia Bastianich, Carla Hall, Henry Alford and Melissa Clark, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., ET on Thanksgiving Day

St. Paul, Minn. (Oct. 14, 2014) – One of America's most beloved Thanksgiving traditions, "Turkey Confidential" with Lynne Rossetto Kasper is coming your way Thanksgiving morning. Whether you are a novice or experienced cook, Thanksgiving can be stressful. Who wants to ruin Grandma's beloved stuffing recipe or serve a half-frozen bird? That's why holiday cooks and hosts all across the country tune in every year to The Splendid Table's "Turkey Confidential" on Thanksgiving morning. A holiday tradition in kitchens across the country, the show gives cooks an open line to Lynne Rossetto Kasper and her guests providing "turkey triage" by answering calls and emails live on Thursday, November 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., ET on public radio stations nationwide and online.

Some of the culinary world's biggest stars will join Lynne this year for the two-hour show, offering an impressive background to help listeners navigate the biggest cooking day of the year. This year's guests include Emmy award-winning television host, best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, American chef and host of The Chew Carla Hall, and New York Times food writer and frequent Splendid Table contributor Melissa Clark. In addition, humorist and author of "Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?" Henry Alford weighs in with his amusing and insightful take on etiquette and family dysfunction, a topic sure to make you giggle before the guests arrive.

In addition to airing on more than 400 stations nationwide, the show will be streamed live on The Splendid Table website. Not sure where to listen? Check this list of stations that carry The Splendid Table. To contact Lynne and the team during the show, ask questions on Facebook and Twitter, send an email, or call (800) 537-5252. Tag @splendidtable on Instagram and share photos from your Thanksgiving feast with us.

Now in its twentieth season, The Splendid Table is the show for people who love to eat. A culinary, culture and lifestyle program that celebrates the intersection of food and life, it can be heard on more than 400 public radio stations nationwide. The show is produced and distributed by American Public Media. For more information or to interview Lynne, email Jen Keavy at jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org or call 651-290-1271.

About Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Lynne Rossetto Kasper has won numerous awards as host of The Splendid Table, including two James Beard Foundation Awards (1998, 2008) for Best National Radio Show on Food, five Clarion Awards (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014) from Women in Communication and a Gracie Allen Award in 2000 for Best Syndicated Talk Show. Lynne is a respected authority on food, having published multiple bestselling books: The Splendid Table, The Italian Country Table; a series of quarterly e-books, Eating In with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, as well as the best-selling The Splendid Table's How To Eat Supper, How To Eat Weekends and A Summertime Grilling Guide, which were co-authored with founding producer Sally Swift. The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media, can be heard on more than 400 public radio stations nationwide.

8/27/14 8/27/14

American Public Media Launches New Podcast Network, Infinite Guest

Contact:
Meggan Ellingboe
mellingboe@americanpublicmedia.org
651.290.1279

A dozen podcasts, including six brand new programs from hosts such as award-winning writers Sherman Alexie and Jess Walter, etiquette experts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning and PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta

(Aug. 27 2014; St. Paul, Minn) – American Public Media today launched the Infinite Guest network (infiniteguest.org), which includes six new podcasts, three hit national radio shows, and three existing podcasts with an already strong following. Fans of some of the country's most fascinating people will have a new way to spend time with their favorite artists.

New podcasts from Infinite Guest include offerings from writers Sherman Alexie and Jess Walter, hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle, etiquette experts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning, PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta and others. The personality- driven network gives hosts the freedom to work in a new setting while engaging with notable guests, existing fans, and new listeners. From best-selling authors to unconventional musical acts to the best food, culture and comedy shows featured on public radio, Infinite Guest has something for every curious mind.

"We know that listeners are moving to mobile platforms and they are hungry for rich conversations and content from interesting people," said Peter Clowney, Managing Director of National Content Development and Arts & Ideas Programming. "Infinite Guest allows creative and thoughtful hosts to make great shows that fans will love to hear, whenever they want and wherever they are."

Popular podcasts from public radio shows The Dinner Party Download, Wits and The Splendid Table will anchor Infinite Guest. The network also will feature rising podcast stars such as Karina Longworth and her forgotten Hollywood histories on You Must Remember This, and music lover and video game soundtrack explorer Emily Reese on Top Score.

"It's really exciting to work with so many talented hosts as they develop their voice in a new medium," says Steve Nelson, Infinite Guest Program Director. "They're the kind of people you want to hang out with, and you'll be able to do that any time."

Play, exploration and discovery mark the ethos of Infinite Guest. Meeting the needs of the growing mobile listening audience, the network will provide an on demand audio experience where some of the most fascinating people will take listeners into the heart of culture, life, food and comedy.

Infinite Guest will launch with a dozen podcasts.

New Podcasts:

A Tiny Sense of Accomplishment: Authors Sherman Alexie and Jess Walter are friends. Thatfriendship has led to phone calls where they'll talk about the state of the world to the projectsthey're working on, or to the real important stuff, like professional basketball. A Tiny Sense of Accomplishment takes these wide-ranging conversations, adds readings from each author, a fascinating guest or two, and gives them to you in podcast form. @Sherman_Alexie @1JessWalter

Big Appetites: Pati Jinich, host of Pati's Mexican Table, and Sally Swift, co-creator of The Splendid Table, join forces on Big Appetites. Their goal, in Pati's words, is to make people "hungry for more," be it for food or new experiences. The two friends discuss food from all over, their "go-to" cookbooks and recipes, and pretty much whatever else is on their minds. @PatiJinich @SalSwift

Awesome Etiquette: Liz Post and Daniel Post Senning of the Emily Post Institute answer your questions about etiquette in the 21st century. Awesome Etiquette guides listeners through everything from traditional etiquette quandaries to newly-emerging issues in the modern world. @EmilyPostInst @LizzieAPost @Daniel_Post

Home Dunk: Wits host John Moe loves sports. On Home Dunk, John and his guests talk about the stories of sports in a smart, friendly way, from the vantage point of people who didn't necessarily make the team. They will also tell you which NFL mascot would win in a fight. We're sorry, Cleveland. @JohnMoe

Reasonably Sound: Do you enjoy sound? You're reading a podcast description right now, so chances are you do. PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta does, too. And on Reasonably Sound, Mike will provide context, explanation and a little celebration of the complexities and awesomeness of audio, and the various cultures which surround and have grown around it. Not just for audiophiles, Reasonably Sound will be your guide to the world of sound. @mikerugnetta

Secret Skin: Open Mike Eagle is an L.A. based hip-hop artist. On Secret Skin, he and his guests examine what's really going on behind the face that hip-hop artists put on for the public. The injokes. The heavy stuff. The tour stories. The day-to-day struggles and absurdities of being a working musician. The Secret Skin. @Mike_Eagle

Hit Radio Shows:

The Dinner Party Download: Welcome to The Dinner Party Download, a fast and funny hour of culture, food and conversation: "public radio's arts & leisure section." In every episode you'll learn a joke; bone up on an odd bit of history and then wash it down with a themed cocktail recipe; meet artists of note; have your burning etiquette questions answered; savor an emerging food trend; and hear your new favorite song. Plus, unconventional wisdom from hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam. @dinnerpartydnld @RicoGagliano @BFNewnam

Wits: Wits is a live public radio show that brings world-class comedians, actors and musicians to the stage where host John Moe gives them and the audience the time of their lives. Wits mixes improv, sketch comedy, conversation, music and genuine beauty in a program praised as "one of the rare public radio comedy shows that's actually funny" (Huffington Post) and "on course to become a national hit" (USA Today). @JohnMoe @Wits

The Splendid Table: The Splendid Table is public radio's culinary, culture and lifestyle program that celebrates food and its ability to touch the lives and feed the souls of everyone. Each week, award-winning host Lynne Rossetto Kasper and her guests lead listeners on a journey of the senses and hosts discussions with a variety of writers and personalities who share their passion for the culinary delights. @SplendidTable

Existing Podcasts

You Must Remember This: You Must Remember This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood's first century. It's the brainchild and passion project of Karina Longworth (founder of Cinematical.com and former film critic for LA Weekly), who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode. It is a heavily researched work of creative nonfiction: navigating through conflicting reports, mythology, and institutionalized spin, Karina tries to sort out what really happened behind the films, stars and scandals of the 20th century. @KarinaLongworth

Life of the Law: Take a look. The law is all around us. It's what makes us who we are and defines how we live together every day. Life of the Law invites you to join us as we explore how the law works. The more we pay attention to what it is, the more we can engage in conversations about what we want it to be. @TheLifeoftheLaw

Top Score: Some of the scores for video games are incredibly intricate and deserve recognition, which is why we've created Top Score: a series of podcasts dedicated to the music that accompanies soldiers through battles, sorcerers through forests and aliens through space. @TopScorePodcast

About American Public Media

American Public Media Group is the largest station-based public radio organization in America, combining multi-regional station operations, national content creation and distribution in one organization. With a portfolio that includes A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programming in the nation, American Public Media (APM) is one the largest producers of public radio programming in the world. Supported financially by contributions from more than 210,000 listeners, its multi-regional station operations include Minnesota Public Radio, a 45-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states; Southern California Public Radio, a three-station network serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire; and Classical South Florida, a three-station network serving South Florida, from Naples to the Palm Beaches and Miami to the Keys. APM programming reaches more than18 million listeners on more than 900 radio stations nationwide each week. American Public Media's nearly 225,000 participant-strong Public Insight Network promotes deep connections between journalists across the country with the communities they serve.

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.

6/25/14 6/25/14

NPR AND AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA BRING 'MARKETPLACE MORNING REPORT' TO ALL 'MORNING EDITION' LISTENERS

Contacts:
NPR: Isabel Lara
ilara@npr.org
202.513.2304

APM: Angie Andresen
aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org
651.290.1373

June 25, 2014; Washington, D.C. – In a move signaling public media's shared commitment to its audience, NPR and American Public Media announced an agreement today that will make APM's Marketplace Morning Report a daily feature during NPR's Morning Edition newsmagazine. The change will take place in the fall.

"The agreement represents a new era of collaboration in public radio. There are no other media institutions that offer audiences what we can," said Margaret Low Smith, NPR's senior vice president for news . "Marketplace Morning Report offers a natural complement to Morning Edition's in-depth national and international coverage."

"This is a positive reflection of our industry's future," said Deborah Clark, Marketplace vice president and executive producer. "This is a good development for everybody, especially the audience."

Many public radio stations already include Marketplace Morning Report during broadcasts of Morning Edition and the change will be seamless for listeners. For the past 25 years, Marketplace Morning Report's proven passion and expertise for this beat has brought an original voice and comprehensive coverage to business reporting.

About NPR's Morning Edition

Morning Edition, the two-hour newsmagazine airing weekdays and hosted by Steve Inskeep and David Greene in Washington, D.C., and Renee Montagne from NPR West in Culver City, Calif., is public radio's most listened-to program with more than 13 million weekly listeners. For
local stations and broadcast times, visit www.NPR.org/stations

About Marketplace

Marketplace® is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching more than 18 million listeners via more than 900 radio stations nationwide each
week. Produced in association with the University of Southern California, Marketplace® programs (Marketplace, Marketplace Weekend, Marketplace Morning Report and Marketplace Tech) are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations nationwide and heard
by nearly 11 million weekly listeners and Marketplace, the weekday evening program, is the largest business news program, on radio or TV, in the country. Marketplace programs are noted for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal
finance focusing on the latest business news both nationally and internationally, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org. For more information on American Public Media, visit americanpublicmedia.org.

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Sp13/F13 average. Data are estimates only.

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3/31/14 3/31/14

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "LET'S HAVE A PARTY"

Contact: Jen Keavy, Communications Manager
651.290.1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

JULY 4-6 Macalester College Campus, Saint Paul
Tickets for 2 events go on-sale April 1st

(St. Paul, Minn.) If you showed up on July 6, 1974 at the Janet Wallace Auditorium at Macalester College in Saint Paul to attend the very first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, you were in select company. There were about 12 people in the audience. Forty years later the show will return to the Macalester campus for an anniversary celebration with three days of music, comedy, food, and festivities July 4-6th. The show expects a slightly larger attendance than that first performance. In fact thousands of fans will make their way to Macalester for the festivities.

"We intended the show to last for a year, or maybe two, but just as we were about to quit, the show started to draw an audience, fifty, a hundred, two hundred people coming to see it on Saturday night, and we kept going so we could figure out what we were doing right. The formula is simple: a variety of music that appeals, radio actors who can do noir, or horror, or soap, strong writing, a Midwestern ethos, and the thrill of live radio. And a support staff to do the work. It isn't what I planned to be doing for forty years but luckily for me my plans went awry. It's a good show. People have grown up listening to it and now they are middle-aged and still like it." – Garrison Keillor

Tickets go on sale for two concerts on the Main Stage on the Great Lawn. The tickets will give you access to lawn space (bring your blankets and lawn chairs) for the Friday night, 4th of July 40 Years, 40 Songs concert and the Saturday night, July 5th broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion. There are also plenty of free events and music throughout the entire weekend in various performance venues as well as an "Above Average" Children's Area, Recipe Exchange, Food tents and Beer Garden, and a tent for attendees to bring their instruments and join a Jamboree. On Sunday July 6th there will be a Sing-A-Long, and plans to recreate the famous "Living Flag," from one of Garrison's most memorable monologues.

Tickets go on sale at noon on Tuesday, April 1, and are available through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000) or in person at the Fitzgerald Theater. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a member discount and may also order tickets by phone at 651-290-1200.

A Prairie Home Companion is heard on over 600 public radio stations across the U.S., with a weekly audience that tops 4 million listeners. The program can also be heard on the Armed Forces Network Europe, the Far East Network, and in dozens of European cities via the Astra satellite network.

Garrison Keillor has been the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion since the program started production in 1974. He is also the author of more than two dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days; Love Me; O, What a Luxury, and his soon to be released, The Keillor Reader(May 1st, Viking).

A Prairie Home Companion is produced by Prairie Home Productions and presented by American Public Media. The show is sponsored nationally by Holiday Vacations and by Ford. The July 4-6 weekend is sponsored by Macalester College. Audio clips, scripts and more information on A Prairie Home Companion and all the weekend's events can be found online at www.prairiehome.org.

WHAT: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor -- 40th Anniversary Celebration!

WHO: Garrison Keillor, with actors Tim Russell, Sue Scott, Fred Newman; Richard Dworsky and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band plus more than 40 special guests.

WHEN: Friday July 4, 11 am–10 pm; Saturday July 5, 11 am–10 pm; Sunday July 6, 10 am–2pmTicketed Events: Friday July 4, 6 pm – 40 Years, 40 Songs
Saturday July 5, 4:45 pm - A Prairie Home Companion Broadcast

WHERE: Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN

TICKETS: Friday July 4, General admission lawn ticket: $25.00; Children 10 years old and under: $15.00; Babes in arms 2 years old and under: Free, Lawn is open for seating and open rehearsal at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday July 5, General admission lawn ticket: $35.00; Children 10 years old and under: $20.00; Babes in arms 2 years old and under: Free, Lawn is open for seating and open rehearsal at 1:00 p.m.

Weekend Combo - General admission lawn ticket: $50.00; Children 10 years old and under: $25.00; Babes in arms 2 years old and under: Free

TUNE IN: Tune in Saturdays to any of the hundreds of public radio stations coast to coast (many rebroadcast the show on Sunday). Or listen to a live audio Web stream. Check local listings or go to www.prairiehome.org for specifics.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.prairiehome.org or become a fan on Facebook.

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1/6/14 1/6/14

MARKETPLACE, THE SPLENDID TABLE AND MORE NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND IN THE KALIKI AUDIO NEWSSTAND APP AS PART OF NEW PARTNERSHIP

Contact: Jen Keavy, Communications Manager
651.290.1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

MARKETPLACE, THE SPLENDID TABLE AND MORE NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND IN THE KALIKI AUDIO NEWSSTAND APP AS PART OF NEW PARTNERSHIP
Live demos of the product and APM content at CES this week

(St. Paul, Minn.) January 6, 2014— American Public Media today announced its partnership with BT Software and the Kaliki Audio Newsstand, allowing users on-demand access to their favorite APM programs, including Marketplace®, The Splendid Table® and The Dinner Party Download®, whenever and wherever they want through the Kaliki application. The Kaliki application will be available in many of General Motors' vehicles coming this year.

"Not only do our audiences expect us to be with them wherever they go, they want to be able to listen to our content, whenever they want, on demand," said Mike Reszler, vice president of digital media at American Public Media. "We're committed to expanding access to our content with various platforms and are thrilled to be joining the Kaliki Audio Newsstand."

"We recognize that the radio is by far the most frequently used form of entertainment in the vehicle, and the Kaliki platform transcends the traditional radio by allowing drivers to listen to their favorite programs on their own schedule," said Bruce Hopkins, vice president of sales at Kaliki. "Our partnership with American Public Media allows drivers and mobile users to quickly get access to widely popular APM shows like Marketplace® and The Splendid Table®."

The Kaliki Audio Newsstand is one of the inaugural applications in the Chevrolet AppShop, announced at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show. The AppShop will be available this summer on select 2015 U.S. and Canadian models with MyLink infotainment, including the Corvette, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Volt, Silverado and Silverado HD.

For a live demonstration of the Kaliki Audio Newsstand and American Public Media's programs in GM vehicles, please visit the Chevrolet Exhibit during the 2014 CES show:

General Motors / Chevrolet Exhibit
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)
North Hall – 1830

About American Public Media

American Public Media™ is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio reaching 17 million listeners on more than 900 radio stations nationwide each week. Programs include A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Performance Today®, The Splendid Table®, On Being™, The Dinner Party Download®, Wits™, American RadioWorks® and many others. American Public Media's 200,000 member-strong Public Insight Network promotes deep connections between journalists across the country and the communities they serve. American Public Media is the parent organization for Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio and Classical South Florida. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

About BT Software

BT Software is a media and technology company and is the creator of the Kaliki Audio Newsstand. Kaliki partners with leading talk media publishers, broadcasters, and producers to convert their print and digital content into on-demand audio for use on mobile phones and in connected vehicles. In 2014, Kaliki is introducing NavAd™ technology, which will revolutionize how brands will interact with consumers in vehicles. kaliki.com

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12/4/13 12/4/13

A Prairie Home Companion 40th Anniversary Celebration"Let's Have a Party"

Contact: David O'Neill
Prairie Home Productions
Phone: 651-999-1095
Email: davido@prairiehome.us

December 4, 2013

A Prairie Home Companion 40th Anniversary Celebration
"Let's Have a Party"

July 4-6 Macalester College Campus, Saint Paul
Tickets for 2 events go on-sale April 1st

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) If you showed up on July 6, 1974 at the Janet Wallace Auditorium at Macalester College in Saint Paul to attend the very first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, you were in select company. There were about 12 people in the audience. Forty years later the show will return to the Macalester campus for an anniversary celebration with three days of music, comedy, food, and festivities July 4-6th. The show expects a slightly larger attendance than that first performance. In fact thousands of fans will make their way to Macalester for the festivities.

Special guests coming together to play on various stages, including the 3-hour extended Anniversary Broadcast, are friends who have appeared on the show over the last four decades — some from the very first show. A partial list includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Iris DeMent, Robin & Linda Williams, The Wailin' Jennys, Butch Thompson, Jearlyn & Jevetta Steele, and members from the original Powdermilk Biscuit Band, along with Richard Dworsky and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band and the Royal Academy of Radio Actors - Sue Scott, Tim Russell and sound effects man, Fred Newman.

Garrison Keillor has been the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion since the program started production in 1974. He is also the author of more than two dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days; Love Me; O, What a Luxury, and his soon to be released, The Keillor Reader (May 1st, Viking).

WHAT: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor — 40th Anniversary Celebration!

WHO: Garrison Keillor, with actors Tim Russell, Sue Scott, Fred Newman; Richard Dworsky and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band plus more than 40 special guests.

WHEN: Friday July 4, 11 am-10 pm; Saturday July 5, 11 am-10 pm; Sunday July 6, 10 am-2pm
Ticketed Events: Friday July 4, 6 pm - 40 Years, 40 Songs
Saturday July 5, 4:45 pm - A Prairie Home Companion Broadcast

WHERE: Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN

TICKETS: Friday July 4, General admission lawn ticket: $25.00;
 Children 10 years old and under: $15.00; Babes in arms 2 years old and under: Free, Lawn is open for seating and open rehearsal at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday July 5, General admission lawn ticket: $35.00; Children 10 years old and under: $20.00; Babes in arms 2 years old and under: Free, Lawn is open for seating and open rehearsal at 1:00 p.m.
Weekend Combo - General admission lawn ticket: $50.00; Children 10 years old and under: $25.00; Babes in arms 2 years old and under: Free

TUNE IN: Tune in Saturdays to any of hundreds of public radio stations coast to coast (many rebroadcast the show on Sunday). Or listen to a live audio Web stream. Check local listings or go to www.prairiehome.org for specifics.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.prairiehome.org or become a fan on Facebook.

12/4/13 12/4/13

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION RETURNS HOME TO ST. PAUL

Contact: David O'Neill
Prairie Home Productions
Phone: 651-999-1095
Email: davido@prairiehome.us

December 4, 2013

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION RETURNS HOME TO ST. PAUL

Tickets on sale now for seven winter broadcasts from the Fitzgerald.

(ST. PAUL, Minn.) -- It's always good to come home. And home for Garrison, the cast and crew of A Prairie Home Companion, means the beautiful and historic Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.

After spending a couple of months doing shows from New York to California, Texas to Tennessee, Garrison Keillor and the cast and crew return to the Fitz for seven spectacular Saturday broadcasts this winter: January 18, 25, February 1, and then back again for a second run of shows on March 8, 15, 22 and 29. The fun begins at 4:45 p.m. CT.

Actress Sue Scott, Tim Russell (the man of many voices) and sound effects wizard Fred Newman will be on hand, along musical director and pianist Richard Dworsky. There will also be a bevy of special guests including Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, Hilary Thavis, Rhonda Vincent, Paula Poundstone to name but a few; we'll hear from Private Eye Guy Noir and the Cowboys, Dusty and Lefty; and everyone will catch up on the latest news from Lake Wobegon during Keillor's signature monologue.

Tickets go on sale at noon on Wednesday, December 4, available through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000) or in person at the Fitzgerald Theater. Minnesota Public Radio members may also order tickets by phone at 651-290-1200.

Garrison Keillor has been the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion since the program started production in 1974. He is also the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, Love Me, Homegrown Democrat, and his latest, O, What A Luxury (Grove-Atlantic).

A Prairie Home Companion is produced by Prairie Home Productions and presented by American Public Media. Ford and Holiday Vacations sponsor the show nationally. Audio clips, scripts and more information on A Prairie Home Companion can be found online at www.prairiehome.org.

WHAT: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

WHO: Garrison Keillor, with actors Tim Russell, Sue Scott, sound effects man Fred Newman, musical director and pianist Richard Dworsky, plus numerous special guests, including Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, Hilary Thavis, Rhonda Vincent, Paula Poundstone and many others TBA.

WHEN: Saturdays, January 18, 25 and February 1, and March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014, 4:45 p.m. CT.

WHERE: The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Exchange St. (at Wabasha), downtown St. Paul.

TICKETS: $32, $38, $48 (Minnesota Public Radio members receive a $2 discount). Order online through Ticketmaster.com, call 1-800-745-3000, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. The general public may purchase tickets in person at the Fitzgerald box office. MPR members may also order tickets by phone at 651-290-1200. A limited number of rush tickets are sold at 4:15 p.m. on day of show ($15 each, limit of two, cash only).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.prairiehome.org or become a fan on Facebook.

11/25/13 11/25/13

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA NAMES NICOLE A. CHILDERS SENIOR PRODUCER, MARKETPLACE MORNING REPORT

Contact: Jen Keavy, Communications Manager
651.290.1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA NAMESNICOLE A. CHILDERS SENIOR PRODUCER, MARKETPLACE MORNING REPORT

(St. Paul, Minn.) November 25, 2013—American Public Media (APM) has named Nicole A. Childers the new senior producer of Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio. Childers joins the Marketplace team from Fusion, a joint venture from ABC and Univision, where she was a senior launch producer for the new network. In her role, she will oversee all production aspects of Marketplace Morning Report, which is heard by 6.5 million listeners weekly on 475 public radio stations. She will work closely with host David Brancaccio and the production team in the New York bureau. Childers will report directly to vice president and executive producer Deborah Clark.

An Emmy Award-winning multimedia journalist, broadcast news executive and media strategist, Childers has an extensive career with various roles in public media, national network news, online journalism and media strategy. In addition to her recent work with Fusion, she has worked with numerous celebrity clients as a media strategy and media relations consultant. Previously, she was the executive producer for the "Michael Eric Dyson" radio show and the chief content officer for Los Angeles Public Media, where she was responsible for overseeing all content, social media efforts and spearheading groundbreaking research on the multimedia habits of multiethnic audiences ages 25-40. Her public radio experience also includes serving as executive producer at NPR for the groundbreaking news show, News and Notes, where she oversaw all aspects of the broadcast.

"Nicole has always worked at the intersection of technology and journalism, having been at the forefront of many pioneering journalistic endeavors," said Deborah Clark, vice president and executive producer, Marketplace. "Her innovative spirit, dynamic thinking and passion for media diversity will be a huge asset to Marketplace Morning Report as we seek to expand and diversify our programming and audience. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team."Early in her career, Childers was an associate producer for "World News Tonight" with the late Peter Jennings and helped launch ABC News Now as a producer for the pioneering digital channel. In addition to her work in network news, online platforms and the public media sphere, Childers created the popular online multicultural entertainment news destination HListed.com.

"Marketplace has established an amazing track record of being able to successfully create compelling content around business news," said Childers. "I look forward to leading in the delivery of innovative and unique brands of storytelling across platforms to bolster an already robust presence on the radio. I couldn't be more excited about this opportunity to join Marketplace's senior editorial team."

Childers has devoted her time, resources and voice to issues surrounding diversity in media. She is a former member of the ABC News Diversity Committee; served as the featured speaker for "Young and Diverse Audiences in Public Media" at the Public Radio Program Director's Conference; and participated in informative and interactive panel discussions about media and diversity at the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California (USC).Childers has won nearly every major broadcasting journalism award, including an Emmy, Peabody, and Columbia DuPont for a Kids' Special for 9/11 coverage; a Business Emmy Award for a Report on Pension Plans; the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast/World News Tonight; National Association of Black Journalists Award for Best Radio News (Long Form) and Best Radio Commentary; the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association's Excellence in Journalism Award for coverage of HIV/AIDS; and the Los Angeles Press Club Award for Best Multimedia Package.

An alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, Childers served on the board of L.A. Youth, an organization whose newspaper was written for and by high school students, and she served as a leading advocacy voice for teens through her work with Uplift, a Los Angeles-based organization that provides services to young men in the foster care system.

Childers will start her new position at Marketplace on January 6, 2014.

Marketplace® is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching 17 million listeners via nearly 900 radio stations nationwide each week. Produced in association with the University of Southern California, Marketplace® programs are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations nationwide and heard by nearly 10 million weekly listeners. Marketplace programs are noted for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal finance focusing on the latest business news both nationally and internationally, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org.
Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

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9/25/13 9/25/13

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT CARMEN WONG ULRICH TO HOST MARKETPLACE MONEY

Contact: Angie Andresen, Director of Communications
651.290.1373
Email: aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCESNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT CARMEN WONG ULRICHTO HOST MARKETPLACE MONEY

St. Paul, Minn., September 25, 2013 – After an extensive nationwide search, American Public Media (APM) today announced that personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich will be the new host of Marketplace Money, APM's weekend personal finance program, with programs airing the weekend of November 2.

Ulrich will be the signature voice of Marketplace's personal finance coverage across all Marketplace programs and online at Marketplace.org. As the host of Marketplace Money, she will be the face of the show's social media presence, interacting with the show's online audience daily and with the listening audience weekly via the nationally-distributed program. She will host the weekend Marketplace Money show, blog at MarketplaceMoney.org and appear on the daily Marketplace and Marketplace Morning Report shows.

Marketplace vice president and executive producer Deborah Clark said with Ulrich at the helm, Marketplace Money will be well-positioned to become a stronger listener-focused show that pays comprehensive attention to the personal finance issues facing Americans. "Carmen brings a broad and deep knowledge of personal finance to the Marketplace portfolio," said Clark. "She's really the whole package – personal finance smarts and expertise and an engaging broadcast personality—and will fit seamlessly into the Marketplace sensibility of being able to translate complex issues into relatable stories. Listeners will benefit greatly from her background. She can go beyond explaining how to make smart healthcare or investment choices to a deeper understanding of the direct impact of public policy and the market's ebbs and flows." Ulrich will also give Marketplace an opportunity to further grow its multi-platform presence, especially in mobile and on television.

A well-respected personal finance commentator and author, Ulrich has co-owned an all-female financial planning firm and hosted her own personal finance television show, CNBC's On the Money. She appears frequently as a personal finance expert on numerous national network and cable outlets, including on NBC's Today, ABC's The View, and a variety of shows on CNN, MSNBC and CBS. Ulrich has made it her life's work to empower people to make educated choices about personal finance, helping them understand the link between their financial health and their ability to live the life of their dreams. Known for her ability to make personal finance accessible to people of all ages, Ulrich is the author of Generation Debt: Take Control of Your Money, lauded as a must-read for the under-40 set by The Wall Street Journal and The Real Cost of Living, which explores the psychological costs and benefits of financial choices.

"I'm thrilled to sit back in the host chair for Marketplace Money," said Ulrich. "Connecting with listeners, readers and viewers is paramount in keeping personal finance personal and Marketplace has an engaged, responsive audience like no other. I can't wait to meet them."

At Marketplace, Ulrich will work closely with Clark to create new ways to engage with and empower listeners to make sound personal finance choices and improve their financial security. She will be based in New York, working out of Marketplace's expanded bureau, the ideal setting for her to continue her work educating audiences on personal finance issues at the intersection of Wall Street and Main Street.

A former editor at MONEY magazine, Ulrich currently writes for The New York Times and pens a monthly advice column for Good Housekeeping. She's written for Parade and Glamour magazines and has been the financial advice columnist for LATINA, ESSENCE and Men's Health. Her advice also has been highlighted in U.S. News & World Report, The Washington Post, ELLE, SELF and many others. In addition to her journalistic and professional credentials, Ulrich is an assistant professor in the department of finance and risk engineering at Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

Ulrich has a masters' degree in psychology from Teachers' College, Columbia University and serves on the board of the Council of Urban Professionals, the NY Urban League, and the advisory boards of VIVA Broadway and Dress for Success. She will be heard nationwide on Marketplace Money in November.

Marketplace® is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching 17 million listeners via nearly 900 radio stations nationwide each week. Produced in association with the University of Southern California, Marketplace® programs are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations nationwide and heard by nearly 10 million weekly listeners. Marketplace programs are noted for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal finance focusing on the latest business news both nationally and internationally, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org.
Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

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8/26/13 8/26/13

AWARD WINNING PROGRAM "THE STORY" TO END EIGHT-YEAR RUN DUE TO DEPARTURE OF HOST DICK GORDON

Contact: Angie Andresen, Director of Communications
651.290.1373
Email: aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org

AWARD WINNING PROGRAM "THE STORY" TO END EIGHT-YEAR RUN DUE TO DEPARTURE OF HOST DICK GORDON

Aug. 26, 2013, (St. Paul, Minn.) -- "The Story," a nationally syndicated public radio news interview program hosted by the award-winning journalist Dick Gordon, will broadcast its final program on November 22, 2013.Gordon plans to return to his native Canada, where he started his journalism career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, to be closer to his family.Connie Walker, the station's president and general manager, said Gordon recently made the difficult decision to step away from the program, which is produced at WUNC and offers an hour of stories, five days a week, in a long-form conversation format.

"We were proud to have been able to produce this program for so long. Stories and voices were heard that would never have been heard before, and Dick's compelling interviews were shared with listeners across the nation," Walker said. "Because 'The Story' was designed around Dick's unique skills and personality, we have decided not to continue the show. We wish Dick the very best and thank our listeners and stations that supported and carried the program over the years."

"The Story" debuted in 2006 with a focus on finding people whose experiences illuminate the news. Gordon was sought out by a passionate group of WUNC listeners when "The Connection," a program he hosted in Boston for four years, ended. Since coming to North Carolina, Gordon has shared thousands of deeply personal stories and compelling conversations with his audience. He delved into the news and history for hidden stories and, in the Studs Terkel tradition, introduced listeners to everyday people living extraordinary lives. The program has been co-produced with and distributed by American Public Media (APM) since its inception."After 36 years as a journalist and program host, I have decided it's time to make a change. My mother is getting older and I want to be closer to her at this stage of her life," Gordon said. "My daughters are also some distance away in Canada, and I find the tug of family is strong. I'm grateful to WUNC, APM and the listeners and sponsors who made 'The Story' possible."

As the distributor of "The Story," APM will work with stations to find other programs of equal value and quality, and that meet their audiences needs. "It's been a wonderful partnership with WUNC over the years," said Dave Kansas, American Public Media chief content officer. "We respect Dick's decision and appreciate his contributions, which made 'The Story' such a success over the years."

"The Story" and its staff have earned several national awards, including the Harry Chapin Media Award, as well as a number of awards over the years from the National Association of Black Journalists. The Story also was recognized by the New York Festivals for Best Host and Top International Reporting with Ahmed Fadaam in Baghdad, and won a Silver Medal from the United Nations for coverage of the war in Iraq.

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC is a service of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, broadcasting at 91.5 FM in the Triangle and Triad, at 90.9 FM in Rocky Mount/Wilson, and at 88.9 FM on the Outer Banks. WUNC's mission is to provide high-quality news, cultural and entertainment content to create a more informed and engaged community. WUNC is one of the top ranked public radio stations in the country serving a weekly audience of more than 300,000 listeners in 42 counties in North Carolina.

American Public Media™ is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio reaching 17 million listeners on more than 900 radio stations nationwide each week. Programs include A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Performance Today®, The Splendid Table®, The Dinner Party Download®, Wits™, American RadioWorks® and many others. American Public Media's 200,000 member-strong Public Insight Network promotes deep connections between journalists across the country and the communities they serve. American Public Media is the parent organization for Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio and Classical South Florida. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

Links: http://www.thestory.org/, http://wunc.org/
WUNC contact: Connie Walker, (919) 445-9150, wunc@wunc.org
APM contact: Angie Andresen, (651) 290-1373, aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org

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7/29/13 7/29/13

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA'S 'MARKETPLACE' LAUNCHES NEW BRAND IDENTITY, RESPONSIVE WEBSITE AND ITS MOST EXTENSIVE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN SINCE INCEPTION

Contact: Jen Keavy
(651) 290-1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA'S 'MARKETPLACE' LAUNCHES NEW BRAND IDENTITY, RESPONSIVE WEBSITE AND ITS MOST EXTENSIVE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN SINCE INCEPTION

New brand identity is first new look for Marketplace's popular public radio programs in several years.

Consumer-facing ad campaign begins in mid August as Marketplace's audience swells to nearly 10 million weekly public radio listeners and a steadily increasing digital/mobile audience.

New responsive website and audio player now compatible with all major desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

ST. PAUL, Minn. and Los Angeles, July 29, 2013 – Today, Marketplace, the popular suite of business/economic public radio programs produced and distributed by American Public Media (APM), unveiled a new brand identity, a fully responsive, mobile-friendly website and plans for a significant consumer-facing advertising campaign.

After two years of extensive audience research, one-on-one interviews with engaged Marketplace listeners and direct user experience testing of its website, Marketplace has unveiled its new visual brand identity. The new identity will launch throughout the week across digital channels including on marketplace.org, on Facebook and Twitter, with public radio stations that carry Marketplace programs and with a growing list of digital/mobile distribution platforms.

As Marketplace approaches its 25th anniversary year, the weekly cumulative audience for its four signature programs—Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal, Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio, Marketplace Money and Marketplace Tech Report—has grown to nearly 10 million listeners on more than 500 public radio stations in the US. While public radio remains the core of Marketplace's distribution strategy, a growing audience segment is having a more direct relationship with the brand on mobile platforms. Audio and text content from Marketplace programs is now available on a wide variety of mobile apps including iHeartRadio, Swell, Slacker Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, GoogleCurrents and Flipboard.

In recognition of this more diverse audience composition, American Public Media hired Minneapolis based design firm Little, in collaboration with APM's internal creative team, to design its new brand identity. The new identity includes a new logo and custom wordmark for all Marketplace programs, new typesetting, color palette and tagline, all of which more closely match the smart and accessible tone of Marketplace's radio programs. The logo has been designed to work as a single stand-alone brand and when integrated with the branding of parent organization APM, or with editorial and distribution partners. APM previously took this successful approach with the evolution of the brand identities for A Prairie Home Companion and the BBC World Service.

The main logo, consisting of overlapping triangles, in bright shades of blue and green suggests a stock graph and the letter "M". The wordmark, in grey, is constructed in a custom-built version of the font Klavika. A secondary font, Seravek, is used as a headline or connective font. This main identity serves at the logo for the overall brand and for the flagship program, Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal. Variations on this logo/wordmark have been created for the three other programs — Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio, Marketplace Money and Marketplace Tech Report. See all of the new logos here: http://mktplc.org/NewLogosJul2013.

Little also developed Marketplace's new tagline: "Between economics and life." The tagline reflects Marketplace's unique place in broadcast media as it explores the intersection of real life and the economy. The new tagline serves as the inspiration for the first phase of Marketplace's consumer-facing ad campaign. The campaign, which will reach up to 9.8 million print readers and an approximate digital audience of 4.8 million, will start in print in The Economist followed by print and digital campaigns in the Wall Street Journal, LA Times and Fast Company. The campaign features variations on the Marketplace tagline with smartly designed, elegant iconography to highlight Marketplace's ability to make economic and business news interesting and relevant to people's daily lives. A second phase of the campaign, highlighting the benefits of brand alignment with Marketplace and its nearly 10 million strong audience will launch later this year. See the sample ads here: http://mktplc.org/samplead1 and http://mktplc.org/samplead2.

Viewers of the ads will be prompted to visit a guided tour of the Marketplace experience, (see: http://bit.ly/mpadpage2013, note: the links within this preview experience are not currently active), from which they can explore public radio, online and mobile listening options, subscribe to the daily e-newsletter, learn more about Marketplace shows and on-air talent, submit personal finance questions and more. The campaign is designed to drive brand awareness, grow Marketplace's audience and to position Marketplace as an indispensable source of smart, accessible coverage of business and the economy.

"Given the shifts in how audiences consume news, we knew we needed to create a new brand identity which spoke directly to the listener and more closely matched the voice of our on-air brand," said Deborah Clark, Marketplace's vice president and executive producer. "Our new brand positioning allows us to go directly to where our audiences already are and where they're going. They will have access to our content whether they're on public radio, on a desktop, tablet, mobile app or anywhere else."

Today, the new responsively designed marketplace.org is also unveiled. The new version of Marketplace's website is now fully accessible from all desktop, mobile and tablet devices. The new site features a full integration of the new brand identity and a clean, elegant design ideal for viewing on all devices. The site also features a new HTML5 audio player for easy access to all audio content—both full shows and individual stories—via any device.

Marketplace has been one of the pioneers of segmented audio production—the production and adaptation of talk/news content for user-driven platforms like iHeartRadio, Swell and Slacker Radio. Marketplace's digital and editorial teams now produce all audio stories and features as part of the larger full-length programs and as individual segments, giving listeners a consistent audio brand experience, whether they're listening on public radio or on a mobile app. Later this year, Marketplace will also be unveiling new iPhone and Android apps and a growing number of digital editorial products designed to engage both casual and dedicated listeners.

About Marketplace and American Public Media
Marketplace is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching nearly 17 million listeners via nearly 800 radio stations nationwide each week, in association with the University of Southern California. Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report, Marketplace Tech Report and Marketplace Money are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations across the United States and are heard by nearly 10 million weekly listeners. Content from Marketplace programs is also available at Marketplace.org, iHeartRadio, Swell, Slacker Radio, Stitcher Radio, Flipboard, LinkedIn, Google Currents and iTunes. Marketplace programs are well-known for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal finance focusing on the latest business news, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org. For more information on American Public Media visit americanpublicmedia.org.

Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

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7/29/13 7/29/13

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES SALE OF GREENSPRING MEDIA GROUP TO HOUR MEDIA LLC IN STRATEGIC MOVE TO FOCUS ON RADIO AND DIGITAL CONTENT

Contact: Angie Andresen, Director of Communications
651.290.1373
Email: aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES SALE OF GREENSPRING MEDIA GROUP TO HOUR MEDIA LLC IN STRATEGIC MOVE TO FOCUS ON RADIO AND DIGITAL CONTENT

Minnesota Monthly and other Greenspring publications to remain based in Twin Cities

July 29, 2013 ñ SAINT PAUL, Minn.,—As American Public Media Group (APMG), parent of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, aligns its resources around public media audiences, it announced today that it has completed the sale of the publishing arm of its business—Greenspring Media Group (Greenspring)—to Hour Media LLC, a full-service publishing company focused on city magazines and online content headquartered in metropolitan Detroit.

"In this increasingly dynamic media landscape, it's crucial for our organization to keep our focus on what we do best—and that is creating indispensable content for our audiences," said APMG president, Jon McTaggart. "This sale allows us to channel our energies toward finding the best ways to serve our current audiences, while reaching out to new and diverse audiences."

Hour Media has acquired all assets of Greenspring, and plans to continue to produce the award-winning titles, such as Minnesota Monthly, Midwest Home, Drinks, RealFood and WHERE Twin Cities, and all its event properties such as Midwest Home's Home Show and Luxury Home Tour and Minnesota Monthly's Food & Wine Experience and GrillFest. Minnesota Monthly has long been associated with Minnesota Public Radio and the magazine will continue to contain its program guide and be made available to MPR members in addition to other subscribers.

Greenspring headquarters will remain in Minneapolis and the team will be led by Jamie Flaws, who has been with Greenspring since February 2011, most recently as vice president of sales and associate publisher. Flaws succeeds retiring president and publisher, Steve Fox, who has led Greenspring for 25 years. John Balardo is president of the new LLC, Greenspring Media. The acquisition price and additional terms are not disclosed.

"We believe that Greenspring Media Group is best served by a publisher with expertise and interests in local and regional publications, and which can help magazines such as Minnesota Monthly continue to thrive," McTaggart said. "We are pleased that Greenspring and its strong portfolio of publications and events will now be a part of Hour Media—an organization dedicated to city and regional lifestyle, tourism and business content."

Hour Media currently publishes numerous local titles such as such as Hour Detroit, Detroit Home and DBusiness, among others, in both online and print formats, as well as a host of ongoing custom publishing programs for a range of clients through its Hour Custom Publishing Division.

"We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to acquire such a robust platform of high quality magazines, websites and events," Balardo said. "The Twin Cities is a great magazine market and we couldn't be more excited about becoming a significant part of it. The Greenspring platform of award-winning titles, robust websites and extremely popular events mimics what we have built in Detroit and is a very synergistic fit for our organization. We are excited to leverage those synergies and best practices to create an even stronger combined organization."

Regional Media Advisors, LLC represented American Public Media Group in this transaction.

About American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group (APMG) is the parent of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, one of the nation's largest producers and distributors of public radio programming. Minnesota Public Radio provides three broadcast program services—News, Classical and The Current—to an audience of one million in the Minnesota region. American Public Media has a portfolio reaching 17 million listeners on more than 900 radio stations nationwide each week. Programs include A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Performance Today®, The Splendid Table®, The Dinner Party Download®, American RadioWorks® and many others. Audiences can also listen to APM's content across a range of digital and mobile platforms. American Public Media's 180,000 member-strong Public Insight Network promotes deep connections between journalists across the country and the communities they serve. The APM Group also includes Southern California Public Radio and Classical South Florida. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

About Hour Media LLC
Hour Media is a diverse, full-service publishing company serving business-to-consumer and business-to-business markets. It is best known as the publisher of Hour Detroit, metro Detroit's award-winning city magazine, which was ranked the number one city magazine in its class by the City & Regional Magazine Association. Hour Media publishes DBusiness magazine, which similarly was named the top regional business journal in the U.S. by the Association of Area Business Publications. Hour Media's portfolio also includes Detroit Bride, Detroit Home, The Metropolitan Detroit Guest Guide, The Metropolitan Detroit Menu Guide and Hour Detroit's Health Guide. Additionally, its custom publishing division serves numerous associations and companies in the golf, wine, beer, manufacturing, banking, insurance, retail and tourism industries across the country. Its event division conducts more than a dozen successful consumer and business to business events annually and its web division continues to grow rapidly with triple digit year over year growth.

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7/24/13 7/24/13

LISTENERS NOW HAVE NEW OPTIONS FOR ACCESSING AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA (APM) CONTENT

Contact: Angie Andresen, Director of Communications
651.290.1373
Email: aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org

LISTENERS NOW HAVE NEW OPTIONS FOR ACCESSING AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA (APM) CONTENT

Iconic National Shows Such as Marketplace®, The Splendid Table™, News from Lake Wobegon® and The Writer's Almanac® are Part of New "iHeartRadio Talk" Product Launched Earlier Today;

APM Station Live Streams Including Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) News, Classical MPR, The Current, and Classical South Florida Now Available on iHeartRadio

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 24, 2013 – Enhancing its efforts to expand listener access points and to deliver its indispensable content how and where audiences desire, American Public Media (APM) and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today that the companies have joined forces, allowing listeners to access APM content through the iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's popular digital radio platform.

APM's iconic national programming, including Marketplace, The Splendid Table, News from Lake Wobegon and The Writer's Almanac, will also be part of iHeartRadio Talk, a new product launched earlier today by Clear Channel. iHeartRadio Talk includes a range of popular on-demand news, celebrity and entertainment content, including programming from APM, ABC and other "talk" content providers, with more than 50,000 "audiosodes" spanning 20-plus categories. Beginning today, users can access the beta version of iHeartRadio Talk on the Web and will have the ability to search for their favorite talk shows on iOS and Android phones—full mobile iHeartRadio Talk functionality will be available in the fall.

Additionally, many APM stations will stream live via iHeartRadio's site and mobile app to bolster iHeartRadio's public radio content. Beginning today, iHeartRadio's live stations will include MPR News, Classical MPR, The Current, Classical South Florida, Wonderground Radio, Local Current, Radio Heartland and Classical MPR's Choral Stream, among others. Within the coming weeks, Southern California Public Radio will be added to their live radio feature. Users can find the live streams on iHeartRadio by searching under local or public radio options in the Live Radio directory.

More APM programming may be added to the iHeartRadio platform in the future. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"We are excited to have our content be part of iHeartRadio and their new iHeartRadio Talk feature, along with other great audio storytelling," said Jon McTaggart, CEO of APM. "Our aim is to serve our current listeners—and expand our audience base—by making our content available everywhere. We are also delighted to be part of iHeartRadio's effort to strengthen the public radio content on its digital radio platform."

"Partnering with American Public Media is yet another great addition to iHeartRadio's all-in-one digital radio service. Consumers from across the country can now enjoy APM's unique live radio stations as well as experience on-demand access to APM's iconic shows," says Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "We are especially proud to have APM's Marketplace as one of the anchor shows with the Daily Pulse, our flagship iHeartRadio Talk station."

About American Public Media
American Public Media™ is one of the nation's largest producers and distributors of public radio programming with a portfolio reaching nearly 17 million listeners on more than 800 radio stations nationwide each week. Programs include A Prairie Home Companion®, BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Performance Today®, The Splendid Table®, On Being®, The Dinner Party Download®, American RadioWorks® and many others. American Public Media's 200,000-member-strong Public Insight Network promotes deep connections between journalists in more than 100 newsrooms across the country and the communities they serve. American Public Media joins Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio and Classical South Florida as part of the American Public Media Group. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at americanpublicmedia.org. Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only.

About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
With 243 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 cities through 850 owned radio stations. The company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, Sirius/XM satellite, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile application on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others.
The company's operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company.
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7/9/13 7/9/13

KRISTA TIPPETT AND AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA FINALIZE AGREEMENT FOR ON BEING®

Contact: Angie Andresen, Director of Communications
651.290.1373
Email: aandresen@americanpublicmedia.org

KRISTA TIPPETT AND AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA FINALIZE AGREEMENT FOR ON BEING®

On Being to Be Produced By Tippett-Led Independent Production Company, APM Continues as Exclusive Worldwide Distributor of Radio Show

July 9, 2013 – Saint Paul, Minn. – American Public Media (APM) and On Being creator and host, Krista Tippett, announced today that they have finalized an agreement for On Being to transition to an independent nonprofit production company led by Tippett, and that APM will continue to serve as exclusive worldwide distributor of the popular public radio show.

On Being is the only program in American media focused on the big questions at the center of human life and society—from the boldest new science of the human brain to the ancient traditions of the human spirit. On Being reaches more than 600,000 weekly listeners on nearly 300 public radio stations in the U.S. and is available globally online. In the last year alone, listeners downloaded the On Being podcast more than 9 million times—both produced shows and unedited interviews. As well, 1.9 million visitors accessed more than 6.7 million pages of content at onbeing.org.

APM will remain the exclusive distributor of the show to radio stations throughout the U.S. Through the multi-year agreement, APM will also provide various support services. Additional details were not disclosed.

Both organizations said that the move was conceived jointly by Tippett and APM to support the growth of On Being as a media and social innovation enterprise. The show has a unique profile of audience engagement and social impact, exemplified in its three-year-old Civil Conversations Project—an innovative multimedia and public forum providing ideas and tools for healing fractured civic spaces.

"An independent production company offers a nimble structure for our team to continue to incubate new ways to connect more deeply with listeners and online communities," said Tippett. "We're creating new capacity to focus more creatively on the special energy that joins our broadcast, public life and digital presence. I'm grateful for APM's partnership in this move, and we're pleased to continue a close working relationship with the organization that made this project possible."

"We are excited about this move and its potential for Krista and the On Being team to further impact audiences and communities," said Jon McTaggart, CEO of APM. "In the true spirit of public radio's commitment to mission and excellence, we are pleased to have been a co-founder with Krista for this ground-breaking show, which has achieved a singular profile in American public life. We are pleased to continue to collaborate with the On Being team in this next venture. This joint agreement ensures a seamless transition for listeners, public radio stations, and funders."

About On Being
On Being is a Peabody and Webby-award-winning public radio project and an evolving media space. On Being takes up the great animating questions of human life: What does it mean to be human? And how do we want to live? Originally titled Speaking of Faith, the show launched as a weekly national program in 2003. Krista Tippett and her guests reach beyond the headlines to explore meaning amidst the political, economic, cultural and technological shifts of 21st century life. The program has more than 600,000 weekly listeners on nearly 300 public radio stations across the U.S., and is available globally online, with more than 1 million podcast downloads per month. Tippett is a journalist, former diplomat, and author of the New York Times bestselling Einstein's God, which draws on her interviews with scientists.

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6/27/13 6/27/13

SWELL INTRODUCES RADIO REBOOTED

Contact: Jen Keavy
651.290.1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

SWELL INTRODUCES RADIO REBOOTED
Swell evolves the terrestrial radio model with curated, personalized content
from NPR, APM, ABC, top iTunes podcasts, and more

San Francisco, June 27, 2013—The news and talk radio experience hasn't changed since we tuned in using knobs and dials. Today, Swell introduces radio rebooted: a new mobile listening experience for news and information that learns what you like as you listen. Like Pandora, content is streamed based on listener preferences and behavior. Swell is launching with content partnerships with NPR, American Public Media (creators of Marketplace), and ABC News, along with content from top iTunes podcasts such as the BBC, CBC, Comedy Central, TED Talks, and more.

Swell's vision is to elevate the radio experience with a listener focused recommendation algorithm, delivering curated news and information that learns as you listen so it's always giving you the most individually tailored and relevant content. The more you listen, the more finely tuned the recommendations become, rewarding the smart and curious with quality content that keeps them informed and entertained.

"At NPR we think custom listening is a great experience that will be enjoyed and sought by many people," said Zach Brand, VP NPR Digital Media. "We are excited about our partnership with Swell and in finding more ways to extend the public radio conversation."

"Swell provides fast, easy access to quality streaming content with zero effort. Our algorithms effortlessly connect listeners to content given their preferences and the wisdom of the community," said Ram Ramkumar, co-founder and CEO of Swell. "In the US alone, commuters spend over 500 million hours per week getting to and from work. People often feel disconnected or bored when driving, exercising, or in the kitchen, and terrestrial radio doesn’t give people any choice or control over time and place. Swell solves this problem. We respect the time people choose to spend with us."

Swell is the quickest way to discover and listen, with no setup or complex menus – just hit play, lean back, and Swell brings personalized, quality content your way.

"We are thrilled to provide our national business and economy flagship show, Marketplace, and other content on this new mobile listening service," said Mike Reszler, VP of Digital Content at APM. "We look forward to serving our expanding audience base with great partners like Swell."

Social sharing is a key component of the experience as well. Swell makes it easy to share your favorite content with friends, so you can discover and listen together.

Other features include:

Unlimited free listening & skips
Fast, convenient access to quality content
Bookmarking and access to content history
Wi-Fi only or offline mode
Bluetooth and Airplay support

Swell is available for free on iOS devices and will soon be available on Android. For more information please visit www.swell.am.

About Swell
Swell was founded in 2012 by G.D. (Ram) Ramkumar, Keshav Menon and Dominic Hughes, experienced repeat entrepreneurs, Computer Science Ph.D.s, and researchers from Stanford. Members of the Swell (Concept.io) team were co-creators of pioneering mobile application SnapTell, acquired by Amazon in 2009. Swell's mission is to be the world's most relevant and easy-to-use audio news service, bringing the listener the content they want to hear most, wherever they are. Swell strives to inform and entertain listeners by serving content that matches their interest profile.

For more information, please visit www.swell.am.

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6/19/13 6/19/13

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES LIZZIE O'LEARY TO HOST MARKETPLACE PROGRAMS

Contact: Jen Keavy
651.290.1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES
LIZZIE O'LEARY TO HOST MARKETPLACE PROGRAMS
O’Leary to fill-in as host on all Marketplace Programs

Los Angeles and St. Paul, Minn., June 19, 2013—American Public Media (APM) today announced Lizzie O'Leary will join Marketplace as a host/correspondent. In her role, O'Leary will serve as the primary fill-in host for all Marketplace programs including Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal, Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio, Marketplace Money and Marketplace Tech. When she's not hosting, O'Leary will cover issues around the intersection of politics, policy and Wall Street. She joins the Marketplace team most directly from CNN, where she worked chiefly in Washington, D.C., as the Aviation and Regulation Correspondent.

"We're so excited to have Lizzie join us and become one of our signature voices for Marketplace," says Deborah Clark, vice president & executive producer of Marketplace. "Her tireless enthusiasm for news and strong journalistic judgment and ability to find unexpected and creative angles in her stories make her the perfect match for our team."

Prior to her role at CNN, she covered politics and economic policy, including the global credit crisis, for Bloomberg Television. Previously, she was a producer and reporter for NPR and ABC News, where she was part of the Peabody Award-winning team that covered the September 11th terrorist attacks.

"Lizzie could not be a more perfect fit for us—smart, experienced and knowledgeable," says Kai Ryssdal, Marketplace host and senior editor. "She's already got a great handle on our style and our sensibility and I can't wait to hear her on the air."

"As a longtime listener, I'm absolutely delighted to join Marketplace," says O'Leary. "Marketplace tells sharp, engaging stories about business and economics the best possible way: by making them about people. I’m thrilled to be part of the team that tells those stories."

O'Leary earned her master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and graduated cum laude with her bachelor's degree from Williams College. She will join the Marketplace team on July 22 and will be based in Marketplace's New York City bureau.

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About Marketplace and American Public Media
Marketplace is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching nearly 17 million listeners via nearly 800 radio stations nationwide each week ,in association with the University of Southern California. Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report, Marketplace Tech Report and Marketplace Money are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations across the United States and are heard by nearly 10 million weekly listeners—the largest audience of any business or economics program on radio or television. Content from Marketplace programs is also available at Marketplace.org, Slacker Radio, Stitcher Radio, Flipboard, LinkedIn and Google Currents. Marketplace programs are well-known for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal finance focusing on the latest business news, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org. For more information on American Public Media visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only

5/13/13 5/13/13

PROPUBLICA AND AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA’S MARKETPLACE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION:BEYOND PAYDAY LOANS

Contact: Jen Keavy
651.290.1271
Email: jkeavy@americanpublicmedia.org

Contact: Mike Webb
917.512.0233
Email: mike.webb@propublica.org

PROPUBLICA AND AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA’S MARKETPLACE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION:
BEYOND PAYDAY LOANS

INVESTIGATION FINDS INSTALLMENT LENDERS PEDDLE SMALL DOLLAR/HIGH INTEREST LOANS, PRACTICE INVASIVE COLLECTION TACTICS AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OFGAPS IN LENDING LAWS

New York, Los Angeles, St. Paul, Minn. ( May 13, 2013)—A new joint investigative report by Marketplace and ProPublica finds that installment loan companies like World Finance are profiting by providing small-dollar, high-interest loans to low-income Americans. These loan providers use aggressive collection practices and earn millions of dollars on installment loan products with annual percentage rates that can effectively exceed 300%.

Conducted by Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman and ProPublica's Paul Kiel, the investigation also found that finance companies continue to cluster near military bases, despite the passage of the Military Lending Act, which banned payday and title loans to military families in 2007.

World Finance boasts 800,000 customers and over 1,000 locations across 13 states, mostly in the South and Midwest, and touts installment loans as a consumer-friendly alternative to payday loans. Hartman and Kiel's investigation found that World Finance and its competitors sell borrowers unnecessary insurance products and persuade customers to renew their loans over and over again, creating a cycle of debt that often grinds on for years. The average borrower has little chance of understanding the true cost of the loans. On paper, an installment loan might have an annual percentage rate, or APR, as low as 25 percent. In reality, the typical World Finance borrower who repeatedly renews the loan can pay a sky-high APR that effectively exceeds 300 percent.

World Finance and the installment industry say they offer credit to people who often wouldn't get loans from banks, that they fully disclose the terms of their loans, that they only renew loans with the customer's consent, and that their collection practices are proper and legal.

The investigation also uncovered that lenders also peddle these loans to American military members. Five years ago, the U.S. military banned payday- and title-loans to military families to prevent financial abuse of low-wage soldiers and safeguard the readiness of America's military force. Hartman and Kiel's investigation found that small-dollar, high-interest lenders are getting around the Military Lending Act, clustering outside military bases and taking advantage of gaps in the law.

The full story is online today at ProPublica and at Marketplace. In addition to the full report from ProPublica's Paul Kiel, Marketplace will air four radio reports from Mitchell Hartman, reporting from the Wealth & Poverty Desk.

Hartman's first report, which includes interviews with World Finance customers who have been pulled into the cycle of debt, airs later today on Marketplace. In a second radio feature airing Tuesday on Marketplace, Hartman reveals World Finance's secret for success, explaining the company's strong financial performance, and lending and collection practices. On Wednesday's Marketplace Morning Report, Hartman introduces listeners to a military family at Ft. Stewart in Georgia that has ended up in bankruptcy after taking out numerous installment loans, including one from World Finance. On Thursday's Marketplace Morning Report, Hartman discusses the steps that the Office of the Secretary of Defense is taking to write new regulations aimed at countering the creativity of lenders who target military personnel.

This joint investigation is part of a partnership between ProPublica and Marketplace's Wealth & Poverty Desk. ProPublica and Marketplace, along with PBS’ FRONTLINE, recently won an Investigative Reporters and Editors Award for "Big Sky, Big Money", their multi-platform joint investigation into campaign finance in the post-Citizens United era.

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About ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. In 2010, it was the first online news organization to win a Pulitzer Prize. In 2011, ProPublica won its second Pulitzer, the first ever awarded to a body of work that did not appear in print. ProPublica is supported primarily by philanthropy and provides the articles it produces, free of charge, both through its own website and often to leading news organizations selected with an eye toward maximizing the impact of each article. For more information, please visit www.ProPublica.org.

About Marketplace's Wealth & Poverty Desk
Marketplace's Wealth & Poverty Desk is a diverse team of journalists that reports on the causes and consequences of the growing divide in income and wealth in the U.S. The desk reports on the subject across economic class and race and produces original content for all Marketplace programs, including Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report and Marketplace Money, and across all Marketplace digital platforms. The Wealth & Poverty desk is funded by a grant from the Ford Foundation.

About Marketplace and American Public Media
Marketplace is produced and distributed by American Public Media™ (APM), one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world with a portfolio reaching nearly 17 million listeners via nearly 800 radio stations nationwide each week ,in association with the University of Southern California. Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report, Marketplace Tech Report and Marketplace Money are currently broadcast by more than 500 public radio stations across the United States and are heard by nearly 10 million weekly listeners—the largest audience of any business or economics program on radio or television. Content from Marketplace programs is also available at Marketplace.org, Slacker Radio, Stitcher Radio, Flipboard, LinkedIn and Google Currents. Marketplace programs are well-known for their timely, relevant and accessible coverage of business, economic and personal finance focusing on the latest business news, the global economy and wider events linked to the financial markets. For more information on Marketplace visit marketplace.org. For more information on American Public Media visit americanpublicmedia.org.
Source: Data are copyright Arbitron, Inc. Arbitron data are estimates only