Panel Tackles Innovation in Public Media

“News is just too important to leave to those who shout the loudest … or have the biggest purse.”

Caroline Thomson, chief operating officer of the BBC, made these remarks at this week’s Washington, D.C. forum on innovation in public media. “The Next Big Thing” featured a range of leaders from public and community media, plus demos and videos of new projects and debate about how we create and consume journalism in the digital age.

Other speakers included Jake Shapiro, the founding CEO of the Public Radio Exchange, Sue Schardt, the CEO of the Association of Independents in Radio, Joaquin Alvarado, head of innovation for American Public Media, and Craig Aaron, Free Press president and CEO.

For footage of Tuesday’s event click the links below:

Introduction and Remarks from Caroline Thomson:

Remarks from Jake Shapiro and Sue Schardt:

Remarks from Joaquin Alvarado and Q&A Session:

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