Awards
With seven wins for ‘Frontline,’ PBS tops TV networks in News & Documentary Emmys
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“My Brother’s Bomber” and “ISIS in Afghanistan” both received two statuettes.
Awards
With Smith’s latest Emmy for ‘Downton,’ hit series leads PBS’s prime-time standouts
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Another “Masterpiece” break-out, “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride,” won for best television movie.
System/Policy
Researchers share insights on connecting with millennials on their terms
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The president of the Public Radio Program Directors Association challenged those who say public radio doesn’t have to cater to the 76.6 million Americans between the ages of 16 to 34.
System/Policy
NPR distribution wing prepares request for interconnection upgrade
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Plans to make the satellite-based network more efficient are expected to top $50 million.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ virtual-reality doc takes viewers into heart of Ebola outbreak
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The film grew out of Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath’s fellowship with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Programs/Content
At ONA, news execs recommend innovative approaches to YouTube
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News organizations should free themselves to differentiate YouTube content from their marquee products, the panelists advised.
online news association
ONA awards grants to university journalism programs
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The organization extended its support for the Georgia News Lab and the New Mexico News Port.
Programs/Content
NPR, Greater Public team up to create pledge campaign built on Spark promotions
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Pledge messages coming to public radio this fall will target listeners who find themselves tuning into Morning Edition more often.
Localore
With Localore expansion, AIR’s Schardt looks to spread culture of R&D, mission of inclusion
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The Association of Independents in Radio is preparing to roll out its next iterations of Localore, the innovation initiative that paired indie producers with local stations.