Archived Press Releases
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2007 Press Releases
Javier Escobedo joins PRI® Board
John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji to host new drive time morning show from WNYC Radio and PRIJohn Hockenberry to host new public radio drive time morning show from PRI and WNYC Radio
Public Interactive launches Public Action nationwide
PRI to partner with 'Selected Shorts' for national distribution
PRI appoints Katherine Coward senior vice president, Resource Development
Jennifer Randolph named director of IT at Public Radio International
Public Radio International names Ann Phi-Wendt director, PRI Interactive
'The Sound of Young America' premieres on Public Radio International
Public Radio International partners with XM to offer KUER's 'RadioWest' nationwide
Alan Webber to join Public Interactive Board of Managers
Michael Feldman blogs at Britannica site
'Capitol News Connection' Chief Correspondent Chad Pergram wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award
PRI and WNYC Radio announce new morning drive time news program for public radio
'National Native News' celebrates 20 years on PRI
'Fair Game from PRI with Faith Salie' premieres nationally this week
'WireTap' is newest innovative launch on Public Radio International
Public Interactive releases Pulse nationally
2006 Press Releases
PRI PSD Consortium issues Recommended Standards and Compliant Test ContentPublic Radio International appoints Cory Zanin executive vice president
Public Radio International teams up with Motorola iRadio
James C. Hale III joins Public Radio International Board of Directors
PRI to transform evening listening with 'Fair Game from PRI with Faith Salie'
DEI and Public Interactive announce enhanced e-philanthropy initiative
PRI appoints Sandra Brull Sponsor Alliances director
Public Radio International appoints Kristi Tjaden corporate controller
'America Abroad' joins PRI news lineup on Sirius Satellite Radio
Public Radio International to offer 'Making the Local-Global Connection'
Poynter Institute hosts intensive two-day workshop for mid-career journalists
'The Tavis Smiley Show' from PRI marks a new year on the radio
with Friday podcasts at TavisTalks.com
The Koahnic Broadcast Corporation launches new Native America radio distribution service
New PRI leadership and vision propel expanded reach, reorganization
Network intensifies focus on strategic marketing, digital distribution, talent cultivation
Public Radio International, Public Interactive receive Omidyar Network funding for Public Action
Social networking application partners with key public stations and producers for launch
PRI's 'The World' wins multiple awards, celebrates 10th year
'CNC's' Chad Pergram wins coveted Joan S. Barone award
Public Radio International to premiere 'Crossing East'
Riveting series chronicles Asian immigration into America, documenting profound impact
Public Interactive to offer Pulse, integrated e-mail system
Feature-rich module to be available for public broadcasters summer 2006
Public Interactive launches new Streaming Added Value Program
Innovative streaming option positions local stations to increase revenue, strengthening local brand, service
Public Interactive launches JukeBox nationwide
New tools keep public broadcasters competitive in on-demand world
Public Radio International expands HD radio portfolio with BBC Mundo
24/7 Spanish-language service offers range of world news, science, arts, culture
Alisa Miller to head Public Radio International
Technologically savvy, partnership oriented choice expected to lead organization through period of substantial change
2005 Press Releases
CPB awards grant to develop Program Associated Data content standards for digital public radio
PRI's 'The World' wins prestigious 2006 duPont-Columbia Award
Public Radio International® appoints Margo Melnicove to head Global Resource Service
Public Radio International® and XM Satellite Radio to launch 'Bob Edwards Weekend'
'Here and Now' expands national distribution in partnership with Public Radio International®
Public Interactive® launches JukeBox™
Public Radio International® appoints Michael Arnold director of Programming
Public Radio International® receives four major grants to enhance coverage of global perspectives, events, issues
Duke University partners with Public Radio International to provide radio reports for class
Public Interactive® -- strong by any measure at year's end
Senior BBC News executive Richard Sambrook joins PRI Board
PRI President Stephen Salyer to head Salzburg Seminar
Major fellowships awarded to two correspondents for PRI's 'The World'
2005 PRI Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship presented jointly to Vinnie Curren, Roger LaMay
'The Tavis Smiley Show' begins this week on Public Radio International®
Public Radio International® appoints Morgan Church director of Content Streams
Three Public Radio International® programs win 2005 George Foster Peabody Awards
'The Tavis Smiley Show' to premiere on Public Radio International®
Public Radio International® to premiere 'Open Source from PRI'
Public Interactive® partners with BBC World Service to expand offering
New Public Interactive® tool supports premier classical music service
Public Radio International® launches 'National Geographic World Talk'
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2004 Press Releases
National Endowment for the Humanities recognizes Chicago Public Radio's 'Odyssey' with media grant
Public Interactive® to release Public Platform™
PRI's 'The World' presents 'The United States and Iran: A Radio History'
Public Radio International® appoints Lori Haskell vice president of Administration
PRI® awarded major grant by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
PRI launches 'Pacific Time,' offering unique coverage of the ongoing exchange between America, Asia
Public Radio International® to offer selected specials and series on the Public Radio Exchange
Key Public Radio International® staff promoted
PRI® cultural programming premieres on XM Public Radio
'Capitol Hill Bureau from PRI' receives major CPB grant
Public Radio International® launches PRI's 'Primary Sources'
PRI® and Chicago Public Radio® renew agreement for national distribution of 'This American Life'
Public Radio International® to distribute 'Odyssey'
PRI® and Public Interactive® approve merger and recapitalization plan
Gerald Slavet Wins 2004 PRI Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PRI's 'The World' correspondent Jeb Sharp wins Overseas Press Club Award for 'Iraq History Series'
J. Stewart Vanderwilt elected to Public Radio International® Board of Directors
PRI appoints Keith Talbot to head Public Radio Op-Ed
PRI announces changes in network program lineup for 2005
Public Radio International appoints Margaret Brower director of PRI Productions
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2003 Press Releases
Public Radio International appoints Swatee Surve as director of Business Development and ManagementPublic Radio International launches 'Capitol Hill Bureau from PRI'
New staff at 'Capitol Hill Bureau from PRI' announced
WBEZ's Torey Malatia wins 2003 PRI Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Public Radio International to launch 'Capitol Hill Bureau'
Secretary of State Colin Powell addresses U.S./Korea Tensions on PRI's 'The World'
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