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Monthly Archives: January 2017

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System/Policy

Key lawmaker downplays threat to CPB funding

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 31, 2017

If the White House is serious about reducing the deficit, its budget will target larger programs, Rep. Cole says.

Development

‘Nova’ sets $2.25M stretch goal for first Kickstarter campaign

By Barbara Mulligan | January 31, 2017

With crowd backing, a science special featuring David Pogue would be distributed to every U.S. high school.

Programs/Content

Public radio audience growth extends to live audio streams

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 31, 2017

Online listenership for news and talk is growing three times faster than for music.

Development

PBS Development, stations to test social media fundraising platform

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 30, 2017

A pilot campaign will use Goodworld.me technology to support the March pledge drives of up to 10 stations.

Programs/Content

Public broadcasting archive assembles look at protest in America

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 30, 2017

The online exhibit is culled from more than 50 radio call-in shows, local newscasts, raw footage and interviews.

Programs/Content

ProPublica builds on election project with database Documenting Hate

By Deanna Mudry, Former Editorial Intern | January 30, 2017

Its latest reporting partnership will be an ongoing initiative to verify reports on hate crimes and collaborate on investigations.

Quick Takes

Community group to take over WAMU bluegrass service

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 27, 2017

Supporters organized to create a foundation to preserve the broadcast service for music lovers in metropolitan D.C.

Programs/Content

WNYC event series uses essays to frame discussions about race

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 27, 2017

“Dear President: What You Need to Know About Race” brings together unlikely pairings of speakers for micro-conversations about black experiences with racism.

Podcasting

Illinois station develops hit true crime podcast

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 27, 2017

“Suspect Convictions” has been downloaded more than 600,000 times since its launch this month.

Development

Knight Foundation report: Public radio needs to work harder to adopt digital-first orientation

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 26, 2017

“From Airwaves to Earbuds: Lessons From Knight Investments in Digital Audio and Podcasting,” finds that the public radio system is “not yet well positioned for audience-first, digital delivery.”

Programs/Content

MPT film on opioid addiction to air regionally on commercial stations

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 26, 2017

A newspaper coalition representing more than 100 publications and wire services also will cover the topic.

Development

Knight News Match raises more than $1.2 million

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 25, 2017

“This is yet another sign that the public is willing to pay for quality journalism,” said Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation’s VP of journalism.

Quick Takes

Third Coast offers Radio Residency for audio producers

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 24, 2017

The one-week program is open to all who identify themselves as part of an under-represented group in public radio and podcasting.

Quick Takes

Report on journalists’ deaths proposes changes to NPR’s editorial procedures

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 24, 2017

The audit concludes with 12 observations and recommendations.

Programs/Content

Indiana stations work out system for sharing ‘ATC’ host

By Scott Fybush, Freelance Contributor | January 24, 2017

The arrangement between WFYI and WBAA is expected to free other newsroom staff to report and produce more feature stories.

Quick Takes

New training will help digital staffers polish their skills

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 23, 2017

The Digital Immersion Project will provide training, workshops and mentorships.

Programs/Content

PBS SoCal preps for bigger role in national production

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | January 23, 2017

The PBS flagship for greater Los Angeles is nurturing ambitions to bring more ideas from Hollywood’s creative community to public television.

System/Policy

‘Hill’ report says Trump team adopting proposal to cut federal funds for CPB, NEA and NEH

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 19, 2017

The incoming president’s team is using the conservative Heritage Foundation’s budget blueprint as a template for spending cuts.

Programs/Content

Peoria station marks debut of PBS Kids channel with party

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 18, 2017

Local childhood education experts, elected officials and even a skunk joined children at a special event recorded for later broadcast.

"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #87: RadioPublic, public media’s chance to own the podcasting marketplace

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | January 18, 2017

Adam takes a test drive of the new mobile app with RadioPublic’s Matt MacDonald and Jake Shapiro.

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