"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #95: Sarah Alvarez on how to serve low-income people
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The former Michigan Radio reporter’s new nonprofit offers renters in Detroit actionable information about their properties, texted right to their phones.
Quick Takes
Public TV alum ponders ‘sacrifice’ of PBS, NPR funding
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“Now, more than ever,” federal support is vital, writes a former “NewsHour” executive.
Programs/Content
PBS Annual Meeting honors longtime leaders and creative fundraising approaches, and more awards in public media
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Early childhood educator Bill Isler received the PBS “Be More” Award for helping to bring characters like Daniel Tiger to life.
Programs/Content
Baltimore’s WEAA drops ‘Steiner,’ seeks to increase local news coverage by students
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“The Marc Steiner Show” will end July 31.
#IAmPublicMedia
Attendees at PBS Annual Meeting tell us why #IAmPublicMedia
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Here’s what folks at the PBS Annual Meeting in San Diego had to say about their commitment to public media.
System/Policy
End of CPB funding would affect stations of all sizes
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Service cuts and adjusting budgets can only go so far, says Station Resource Group co-CEO Tom Thomas.
System/Policy
PBS President Paula Kerger: ‘Let us build on the wonderful legacy to which we were entrusted’
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Delivering the keynote speech at the PBS Annual Meeting Tuesday, Kerger said public broadcasting is at “an inflection moment.”
Awards
PBS honors station leaders, PRNDI names Editor of the Year, and more awards in public media
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Allen Weatherly, former executive director of Arkansas Educational Television Network, was honored posthumously with the Daniel K. Miller PBS Station Leadership Award.
About Current
Why is Current launching a paywall? And other questions
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Our executive director explains why we can no longer offer Current for free.
Programs/Content
‘Downton’ trio join up for first ‘Masterpiece’ feature film
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The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.
Programs/Content
New ‘Pinkalicious’ PBS Kids series focuses on creativity, self-expression
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The program for kids ages 3 to 5 is being produced by WGBH in Boston.
Programs/Content
Brooke Gladstone on Trump and ‘the infallibility of our democracy’
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A new book from the host of public radio’s “On the Media” explores the president’s tactics for manipulating the press.
Quick Takes
NPR announces slate of new podcasts
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The third season of “Invisibilia” will also launch next month.
Programs/Content
Looking beyond Chicago, ‘The 21st’ aims to create conversations among Illinois listeners
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Niala Boodhoo, host of the daily talk show from Illinois Public Media, explains how it’s using social media to feed into on-air discussions.
System/Policy
Preparing to expand news, KCET refines model for digital content
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Winnings from the FCC spectrum auction will allow the Los Angeles station to “accelerate investment in the community.”
About Current
A new way to keep Current: Introducing our digital subscriptions
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Unlike many trade journals, Current has never charged readers for online access. But that’s no longer an option.
Quick Takes
Photojournalist sues NPR over copyright infringement
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The photo at issue was used in a 2012 post.
Quick Takes
WGBH adds on-demand option to its cloud-based PMM system
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Stations using PMM On Demand can access content using their existing master control technology.
System/Policy
In aftermath of spectrum auction, even stations that sat out could still benefit
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Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire system.
Tech
NPR One will test in-app donations with U.S., U.K. users
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The “one-touch” functionality aims to make it easier for users to donate to NPR and stations.