Barry Gisser Named Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of American Public Media Group
August 9, 2022
American Public Media Group (APMG), including Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM), announce that Barry Gisser is the organization’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Gisser succeeds Morris Goodwin who after eight years significantly increased the value of APMG’s endowment and led its investment strategy.
Rock The Cradle Returns July 10
July 1, 2022
The family friendly music and art event will take place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company
Carbon Sound Launches
June 16, 2022
The Urban Alternative Project funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting hits digital airwaves June 16, 2022.
The Current Celebrates New Staff
June 14, 2022
In addition to new program director and associate producer, The Current has also promoted a new assistant program director.
Minnesota Public Radio Receives $56 Million Charitable Gift
June 8, 2022
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), a member of the American Public Media Group (APMG), announced today that it has received a cash gift of $56 million, the largest in the organization’s 55-year history, from an anonymous donor.
Karen Richard Elected to MPR Board of Trustees
February 9, 2022
Minnesota Public Radio has elected Karen Richard as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Richard is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Andersen Corporation.
APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair on March 1
February 1, 2022
American Public Media Group will host its first APMG Virtual Conference and Career Fair on Tuesday, March 1. Registration is available here.
American Public Media Group Names Liwanag Ojala Chief Transformation Officer
December 14, 2021
American Public Media Group (APMG) announced the appointment of Liwanag Ojala as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective January 10, 2022.
The Current Adds Staff for new Urban Alternative Project
December 6, 2021
Julian Green has been named Content Director for The Current’s Urban Alternative Project, a new initiative from Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, KMOJ and The ICE.
Star Tribune Partners with Minnesota Public Radio to Expand “Star Tribune Connect” Program, Providing Grants to Underrepresented Businesses
October 1, 2021
Star Tribune Media Co., Minnesota’s largest media company, today announced that it has expanded Star Tribune Connect, an innovative program to accelerate the growth of minority-owned businesses through advertising and marketing collaboration. Building on the success of the first year of Star Tribune Connect, the expansion is fueled, in part, by a partnership with Minnesota Public Radio,