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media2 years ago

Katherine Maher Appointed CEO of NPR

Katherine Maher, former chief executive of the Wikimedia Foundation, has been named the next chief executive of NPR, bringing her extensive nonprofit experience to lead the organization during a critical period of declining traditional radio listenership and financial challenges. Maher's background in supporting reliable and accessible information aligns with NPR's need to reach audiences on new and existing platforms, as the network aims to reinvent and reimagine itself in step with an ever-changing world.

via The New York Times|
#katherine-maher#media#nonprofit
business2 years ago

Katherine Maher appointed CEO of NPR

Katherine Maher, former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, has been selected as the next president and CEO of NPR, starting her term on March 25th. Maher is known for her leadership in driving growth and impact at Wikimedia, and she brings extensive experience in technology, information, and media to her new role. She succeeds John Lansing, who led NPR through the COVID-19 pandemic and focused on diversifying the newsroom, content, and audiences. NPR aims to continue its mission of creating a more informed public through rigorous reporting and storytelling.

via NPR|
#business#ceo#katherine-maher
technology2 years ago

Elon Musk's $1B Offer: Renaming Wikipedia

Elon Musk jokingly offered to give $1 billion to Wikipedia if the site changed its name to "Dickipedia." Musk criticized Wikipedia and its parent organization, the Wikimedia Foundation, questioning their need for frequent donation appeals. He highlighted the hierarchical nature of Wikipedia and compared it to his social media platform's information correction function called "Community Notes," which relies on user submissions and votes. Musk emphasized the open-source nature of Community Notes and its ability to prevent biased editing.

via Fox Business|
#community-notes#elon-musk#joke