Programs/Content
Public media goes on the road to help connect veterans and civilians
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“We’re exploring new territory, new relationships and partnerships.”
Tech
PBS interconnect moves forward amid technological change, political turmoil
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“We’re working on a different model from the old broadcast world,” said PBS’s chief technology officer.
Quick Takes
WGBH receives $10 million from NASA for science ed tools
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The initiative will be called “Bringing the Universe into America’s Classrooms.”
Quick Takes
Florida’s WGCU receives ‘transformative’ $3 million gift
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The donation will support arts programming on the joint licensee’s TV station.
Stations
Email shows KUOW saw ‘no sound business vision’ for Jazz24
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KUOW was considering the fate of Jazz24 even before its purchase of KPLU was announced.
PBS Passport
WHYY finds interest in PBS Passport premium among radio audience as well
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In December 2015, the station began promoting Passport, PBS’s members-only streaming service, on WHYY-FM.
Awards
‘Frontline’ takes OPC honors, and more awards in public media
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Two of the series’ documentaries on the Islamic State group won in the Overseas Press Club awards broadcast division.
Stations
Wisconsin station trumps St. Louis with claim to first weather forecast
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Competing claims surfaced after we raised the subject.
Obituaries
‘Radio Reader’ host Dick Estell dies at 90
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“Dick brought the written word to life using nothing but inflection and the cadence of his voice.”
People
In Jefferson Lecture remarks, Ken Burns sees past in present
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Burns weaved anecdotes from his upbringing with a larger argument about the persistent legacy of racial divisions.
System/Policy
ATSC spells progress for public television
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A new TV broadcast standard will enhance consumers’ viewing experience and use a portion of spectrum to speed the digital revolution.
People
Carrasco leaves NPR, journalism hubs select leaders, and other comings and goings in public media
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Carrasco reports to National Geographic President Gary Knell, another NPR alum.
Programs/Content
Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
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The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.
Quick Takes
Panhandle PBS CEO resigns following nepotism allegations
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A newspaper’s investigation into nepotism at the two-year community college prompted the personnel actions.
Programs/Content
Why it’s bad that New York is sucking up the podcasting industry
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The geographical concentration of media talent is hurting journalism — and journalists.
Development
Crowdfunding campaign nets TV station $20K for web series on climate change
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Station Manager Paul Hunton says the crowdfunding campaign tapped into a formula that can be scaled to size.
People
Eaton on post-‘Downton’ life: ‘It’s very hard for me to resist challenges’
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Eaton has been at the helm of the PBS strand for 31 years of its 45-season history.
Obituaries
Nicki Shearer, longtime pubTV fundraiser, dies at 89
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Shearer helped bring Leo Buscaglia to public television.
Programs/Content
How public TV can connect with donors as viewing platforms shift
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A station content director has been working to figure out that puzzle.
System/Policy
Pubcasters press for relief on FCC rule requiring board data
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Stations fear the new rule could discourage board participation.