Programs/Content
Promotional strategy for ‘Black Panthers’ pays off for PBS
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The filmmakers’ strategy for engaging an audience was in the works for more than a year.
Programs/Content
Series hosted by David Eisenhower aims to restore nonpartisan debate to television
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The show is marketed as an antidote to the talking points and shouting matches of cable news.
Programs/Content
Podcasts tied to TV shows pave way for larger strategy at WGBH
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Podcasts such as Masterpiece Studio and Antiques Roadshow have given WGBH “a running start” in pushing into the medium.
Quick Takes
Knight Prototype Fund supports INN, ‘This American Life’ projects
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Each grantee will receive $35,000.
Quick Takes
Public media welcomes president’s proposed budget
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The proposed budget would increase interconnection funding by $10 million.
System/Policy
Pubcasters fear FCC ruling could deter board members from serving
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“This is the nightmare we have been fighting against for years.”
Quick Takes
Audience Engine creator merges with radio playlist company Spinitron
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The merger is the latest step in Audience Engine’s plan to help noncommercial radio stations increase engagement and fundraising.
System/Policy
With focus on local service, PBS Charlotte digs out of $1M hole
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The station turned a profit last year, two years ahead of schedule.
Quick Takes
INN names 15 INNovation Fund winners
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INN awarded over $400,000 in the fourth round of its INNovation Fund.