Tech
AWARN public safety group adds members, sets ‘road map’ meeting
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AWARN now includes four of the largest emergency-alert originators.
‘The Pub’ #96: How to make kids’ podcasts and why you should
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A producer of a podcast for kids says the market still has plenty of room for new shows.
People
Joni Deutsch: “Public media is what you make it”
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Public media encouraged Joni Deutsch’s evolving musical appetite with indie and alternative bands and little-heard sounds.
Programs/Content
PBS’ Online Film Festival tells diverse stories through expanded partner base
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In its sixth year, the festival has added a “juried” prize, which is chosen by an esteemed panel of independent film experts.
Programs/Content
‘Takeaway’ host Hockenberry to step down in August
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Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich will host during the search for a successor.
People
Scott Hanley signs on as jazz station GM
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After returning to Pittsburgh, he began volunteering at WZUM, a station started by former colleagues.
NPR staffer puts a fork in Alaska station’s flatware fiasco
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The help from headquarters “was totally unexpected and very funny,” an Alaska Public Media reporter said.
Currently Curious
Just how noncom are you?
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We’re examining noncommercialism for our Currently Curious series.
System/Policy
Ten lessons from West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s near-death experience
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After a roller-coaster ride to preserve state funding for West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Executive Director Scott Finn reflects on what he learned from the crisis.
System/Policy
House committee backs funds for Ready To Learn, passes over interconnection
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The committee recommends $25.7 million for the public TV early literacy project.
Development
Development leaders say capital campaigns require commitment from executives, community
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“You immediately become hyper-aware of how good, or not good, your relationships with people are.”
Spectrum Auction
Spectrum repack expenses top $1.75 billion fund
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The $2.1 billion total includes $336.6 million requested by 148 public broadcasters.