11/20/09 Marketplace: After the Bell

Summary of 11/20/09 Marketplace: After the Bell

by American Public Media

0m•November 20, 2009
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Overview of 11/20/09 Marketplace: After the Bell

This short Marketplace: After the Bell episode (11/20/09) contains two main items: an announcement that the After the Bell podcast is being retired, and a promotion/invitation from David Brancaccio for a fundraising travel trip to Tuscany. The episode opens with sponsor messages and closes with details on where listeners can continue engaging with Marketplace content.

Key announcements

  • After the Bell podcast is being retired.

    • Host Scott J. Gow announces the decision, citing a need to make the best use of limited resources in a difficult economy.
    • The retirement is intended to free up Gow’s time to focus on his blog, The Scratchpad.
    • Marketplace staff may brainstorm new podcast ideas in the future, but After the Bell is ending for now.

  • Continued engagement options:

    • Scott invites listeners to join discussions at The Scratchpad on Marketplace.org.
    • David Brancaccio promotes a Marketplace-sponsored trip to Tuscany as a fundraiser for public media.

Hosts & speakers

  • Scott J. Gow — Announces end of After the Bell; redirects listeners to The Scratchpad.
  • David Brancaccio — Promotes and invites listeners to join a fall trip to Tuscany supporting public media.

Sponsors mentioned

  • Viking — Promoting European longship cruises (viking.com).
  • Odoo — Promoting its all-in-one business software platform (odoo.com).

Tuscany trip (fundraiser) — highlights

  • Hosted by David Brancaccio; scheduled for the fall (year implied as 2010 travel for a 2009 announcement).
  • Trip features:
    • Stay at a Tuscan villa.
    • Visits tied to the Medici legacy and the Renaissance (including the Uffizi).
    • Visit to the world’s oldest bank.
    • Thermal spa in Montecatini.
    • Wine tasting, meals, and guided conversation.
  • Proceeds/support help public media.
  • Reservation info: marketplace.org/travel

Notable quotes

  • “We’ve made the decision to end the After the Bell podcast.” — Scott J. Gow
  • “This decision will allow me to devote more time to my blog The Scratchpad and make that the best it can be.” — Scott J. Gow
  • David Brancaccio’s invitation to join the Tuscany trip as both a cultural experience and support for public media.

Action items / Links

Main takeaways

  • Marketplace retired the After the Bell podcast to reallocate resources and allow the host to focus on other projects (The Scratchpad).
  • Marketplace continues to offer ways to engage and support public media, including curated travel experiences.
  • Listeners are directed to Marketplace’s web presence for continued discussion and opportunities.