Arthur would have scoffed at that title. Icon. He wasn’t much for titles, mantles, or even accolades. Too “effete”. He hated pomp or ceremony. Loathed pretension. Back in the late 90’s, the title “Chief Announcer” was suggested to Arthur at Minnesota Public Radio, and he smiled deliciously. That smile spoke a thousand words and you could hear it on the radio. Arthur had been the godfather, mentor, muse, and yes, chief for almost 40 years, not just at MPR, but to countless other broadcasters, and especially his audience. An official title was completely unnecessary.
The Man Who Would Be Kling
Published on Current.org, April 20, 2011 By Mike Janssen Kling’s successor at American Public Media and MPR: Jon McTaggart “American Public Media Group, parent of American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio, announced April 20 that Chief Operating Officer Jon McTaggart will succeed Bill Kling as president and c.e.o. The unanimous choice of the APMG Board, McTaggart has worked for MPR since 1983, save for two three-year stints in other fields. His promotion July 1 will conclude Kling’s 44-year tenure as the media organization’s first and only leader. APMG operates 42 stations, … Continue Reading