Programs/Content
Record-setting BTS Tiny Desk inspires donations to public radio
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In just 25 minutes, the video broke the record for the most-viewed Tiny Desk performance within 24 hours of premiering.
Programs/Content
MPT enlists Firelight Films for documentaries on iconic Marylanders
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“I couldn’t have dreamt of two better subjects for films,” says Firelight’s Stanley Nelson.
Programs/Content
With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
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The debut issue of WJCT’s “Adapt” featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.
Programs/Content
With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders
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The Florida station launched “Meet the Helpers” locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Programs/Content
Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience
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Colorado Public Radio’s research had found that “OpenAir,” the station’s former brand, wasn’t resonating with listeners.
Programs/Content
How Instagram gave students a new way to report for ‘PBS NewsHour’
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The goal of the project was “to infuse Instagram with original news reporting created by teens for teens.”
Development
‘Death, Sex & Money’ rewards new donors with opportunity to break a sweat
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“There’s something humbling and humiliating about a group exercise class,” said host Anna Sale. “We thought, let’s just get together and do something really fun as a ‘Death, Sex & Money’ community.”
Programs/Content
‘Molly of Denali’ ties podcast to broadcast
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An eight-episode prequel is setting the stage for the PBS Kids show’s July premiere.
Fan’s collection of 8,000 cassettes preserves unique era in Princeton station’s history
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“Imagine if someone offered you a photo album that was filled with pictures of you and your family from the last 20 years, and you had never seen any of the pictures before.”
System/Policy
Mountain West News Bureau expands coverage to Nevada with addition of KUNR
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KUNR becomes the sixth station in the CPB-backed regional collaboration.