System/Policy
Owner of Miami’s WLRN narrows options for future governance
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One outcome discussed at a meeting Wednesday would maintain the Miami-Dade school district’s ownership of WLRN, while the other looks toward independence.
System/Policy
Targeted-ad tax could revitalize U.S. journalism, Free Press says
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The media-reform advocate has proposed a tax on targeted digital ad revenues to create a multibillion-dollar Public Interest Media Endowment Fund.
Quick Takes
Employees at WBUR vote to join SAG-AFTRA union
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Ninety-six percent of eligible employees voted in favor of joining.
People
Felde pens kids’ mystery, APM Podcasts gets new editor, and other comings and goings
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Kitty Felde, who covered Capitol Hill for public radio, has written a children’s mystery book, “Welcome to Washington, Fina Mendoza.”
Programs/Content
Vegas PBS seeks ‘sense of place’ in project to save residents’ photos
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The station wants residents to bring old photos to community events, documenting the history of Las Vegas and its relationship with water.
System/Policy
Next CPB funding request will grow by $50 million, Butler tells APTS Summit
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APTS President Pat Butler also said that the organization is exploring several spectrum revenue partnerships, including with Netflix.
Programs/Content
For smaller stations, WYSO training program offers model for content on a budget
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The station’s Community Voices project has made its programming more diverse while also helping to grow revenue.
About Public Media
Try our first pubmedia-themed crossword puzzle
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Look out, Will Shortz, there’s a new puzzle master in town.
Programs/Content
OPB drops ‘Finding Your Roots’ episode featuring presidential candidate
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“At the beginning of a presidential candidacy, to be doing a valentine to one candidate, I just don’t think it’s a very smart thing to do,” said Oregon Public Broadcasting CEO Steve Bass.