Awards
APTS honors Diane Rehm, Public Broadcasting Act author at Public Media Summit
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And more awards in public media.
Programs/Content
Judy Woodruff says VP Pence sees benefits of public media
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Pence “values his experiences with public media,” Woodruff said at the APTS Public Media Summit.
Programs/Content
Beyond-broadcast strategies key to survival of local public TV stations
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The ability to manage all aspects of the video ecosystem presents new challenges for public broadcasters.
System/Policy
Licensee of California’s KVCR receives $157M in spectrum auction
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The San Bernardino Community College District announced Monday that the FCC accepted its bid to move to a VHF channel.
Development
Farewell, tote bags: PBS Passport draws younger donors as membership reward
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More than a year after its debut, PBS and stations are reaping rewards of the on-demand offering and planning for its future.
Tech
RadioPublic joins world of apps aiming to make podcasts navigable
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”We are really focused on the discovery angle at the moment.”
System/Policy
As it defines relationship with stations, NPR gains board approval for price hike
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NPR will focus on greater collaboration with its member stations over the term of the three-year pricing plan.
Quick Takes
FCC takes another step toward adopting new ATSC standard
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The FCC wants comments on suggested rules that will let broadcasters begin sending ATSC 3.0 transmissions.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #89: Former NPR tech reporter Steve Henn on his new app, 60 dB
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The app focuses on short-form pieces and draws from a wide pool of content, some of which sounds decidedly un–public radio.