NPR CEO to explain why public radio's audience is skyrocketing, March 7

National Public Radio's President and CEO Vivian Schiller will explain at a March 7 NPC luncheon how NPR is managing to attract a record audience at a time when other media outlets are shrinking.

More people than ever use public radio in more ways - commuters listen in traffic, joggers stream audio from their mobiles, and readers go to the web or their electronic tablet for the latest on global events and world music. She also will present her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization.

Luncheon will be served served at 12:30 p.m. with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Cost of tickets is $18 for Press Club members, $29, for guests of members, and $36 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at time of reservation.

To submit a question in advance, put SCHILLER in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 11 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.

-- Marilyn Geewax, [email protected]