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Monthly Archives: March 2015

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System/Policy

Stations face 2.5 percent dues hike in PBS’s proposed 2016 budget

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 31, 2015

If approved, the proposed assessment increase will go toward general audience programming.

KQED

KQED tries out Square Cash to boost mobile giving

By | March 31, 2015

KQED joined up with Square when the mobile payment processor expanded its Square Cash app to include nonprofits and businesses.

Letson joins a local broadcast of WJCT in Jacksonsville, Fla., a production partner in the final episodes of SOTRU.
Programs/Content

Al Letson brings his storytelling voice to new podcast Errthang

By | March 30, 2015

Al Letson is channeling his talents as a slam poet and performer into a new podcast.

Programs/Content

Technicians’ union objects to NPR proposal to reduce job protections

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 30, 2015

The union supporting NPR’s engineers and audio technicians is pushing back against new contract proposals.

People

Four new staffers at Colorado Public Radio, Marketplace hires a reporter and more comings and goings in pubmedia

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 30, 2015

WFPL-FM, part of Louisville Public Media in Kentucky, has hired Tara Anderson as arts and culture correspondent.

People

Longtime GPB producer, writer Gerald Bryant dies at 69

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 27, 2015

“For years, Gerald was the epicenter of everything creative at GPB,” said a colleague.

Quick Takes

Friday roundup: Jarl Mohn, James Baker and an NPR gap in the Caribbean

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 27, 2015

Our guide to the news and links you might have missed this week.

Documentaries

Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas

By Bill Stamets | March 27, 2015

Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.

Ethics

NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 26, 2015

NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.

Programs/Content

After six seasons, Downton Abbey will close its gilded doors

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 26, 2015

PBS is hoping “to make the coming year a celebration of Downton Abbey,” PBS President Paula Kerger said.

"The Pub" Podcast

The Pub #11: FAQ on copyright and fair use; How long should podcasts be?

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | March 26, 2015

Public media people often take some liberties with copyright. Are they legal, or should they be?

Podcasting

PodScanning: NPR is building a podcast discovery tool

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 25, 2015

Learn more about NPR’s soon-to-launch podcast discovery tool. Plus, more news from the world of public radio podcasting.

spectrum auction

CPB Board spectrum committee sends TV CSG proposals to full board

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 24, 2015

The proposals clarify key financial issues surrounding the FCC’s spectrum auctions, which could bring millions of dollars to stations.

Programs/Content

Morning Edition hosts need vacation days, too

By Maryanne Zeleznik | March 24, 2015

Some get stretched thin, but the downside of getting overworked shouldn’t be ignored.

Development

New Greater Public council aims to help stations grow digital revenue

By | March 23, 2015

Greater Public is convening a council to help public media leaders lay groundwork for boosting digital revenue.

Ethics

NPR to update ethics code, define when personal becomes political for show hosts

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 23, 2015

NPR is clarifying ambiguities in its ethics code about the role of talk show hosts after a flap over Diane Rehm’s participation in fundraising activities for a right-to-die organization.

Quick Takes

Friday roundup: Spot.us, Radiolab’s Austin tour, lessons from Sesame Workshop and more

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 20, 2015

What we’ve been reading this week.

Television programs

Masterpiece revives literary tradition with Wolf Hall, a complex tale of Thomas Cromwell’s rise

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | March 20, 2015

This miniseries is no Downton Abbey — heads are rolled, not pie dough.

People

Danny Schechter, filmmaker and outspoken media critic, dies at 72

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 20, 2015

Schechter, known when he began his career in 1970 as “The News Dissector” on WBCN-FM in Boston, went on to become an award-winning producer.

SXSW

Our Storify of public media tweets from SXSW Interactive

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 20, 2015

A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.

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