Development
Stations brace for downturns in underwriting income, seek new clients
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Experts say stations should get creative and find new partners during the coronavirus outbreak.
Programs/Content
Can ‘public podcasting’ maintain its lead?
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The rise of centralizing platforms could pose a threat to podcasts that embody the public media mission.
Programs/Content
National engagement project shifts focus from elections to coronavirus
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America Amplified is working with public media collaboratives to reimagine election-focused engagement projects.
System/Policy
Coronavirus relief bill includes $75M to public broadcasters
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The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.
Programs/Content
InsideClimate News organizes regional networks to spur reporting on climate change
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Public media newsrooms in the Southeast contributed to a series examining climate-change commitments of state and local governments.
Development
After efforts that fell short, NPR and stations plan new collaboration to land big gifts
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NPR and 15 stations are developing a fundraising pilot “in a full spirit of co-creation.”
People
Comings and goings: McGrath promoted at WHYY, Jenkins leaves PBS …
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Kyra McGrath previously served as EVP and COO at the Philadelphia station.
About Current
This is the test of the emergency broadcast system
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Public media is proving how nimble our people can be when life demands that we pivot. Journalists are truly first responders now.
Tech
You can still get great sound when you’re stuck at home
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Put your interviewee to work and get creative.
Programs/Content
California stations create at-home learning service that aims to bridge digital divide
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A plan to provide over-the-air programming to students who lack internet access has emerged as a model for public TV stations across the country.
Development
How to recalibrate and press ahead with public media fundraising
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As donors reassess giving priorities during these uncertain times, we must emphasize our time-tested values and service to local communities.
Programs/Content
Stuck at home, 94-year-old DJ keeps the music playing
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A volunteer DJ and a station manager teamed up to keep swing jazz on the air in Colorado.
System/Policy
Tech tools and guidelines to help public media staff work from home
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A veteran of remote work shares advice on how to quickly set up a dislocated team.
Programs/Content
How public service media is rising to the coronavirus crisis
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We’re tracking the programs, collaborations, events and initiatives prompted by the pandemic.
Programs/Content
How music stations can help local artists and listeners get through the coronavirus crisis
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Respond to concert cancellations by opening your studios and airwaves for live performances by local musicians.
Public media and the coronavirus
Stations plan for staying on air with remote staff
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Public radio managers are implementing measure as they face the possibility of extended disruption to operations.