Listeners have been tuning in more frequently and listening longer. In some markets, they’re hearing new voices and more beats in the music mix.
System/Policy
How public TV can strengthen its alliance with independent filmmakers
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A new report from the Center for Media & Social Impact reveals passions and pains of the creative community’s relationship with public TV.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee recommends $565M for CPB
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The measure approved for consideration by the full House proposes an increase of nearly 27% from CPB’s current funding levels and recommends $20 million for a public safety program funded through FEMA.
Engagement
Honing station engagement strategies: the next phase of America Amplified
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With a two-year grant renewal from CPB, the journalism initiative will work with 20 stations on community engagement practices.
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Purdue University approves WFYI owner to operate WBAA
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The Indianapolis-based public broadcaster said that it “intends to maintain several staff positions” at the station in West Lafayette, Ind.
System/Policy
One up, one down: New Jersey station receives state funding, Pennsylvania’s lose appropriation
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NJ PBS received $1 million, its first appropriation in a decade, while seven Pennsylvania stations lost support.
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New Hampshire Public Radio staffers form union
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The staffers are seeking voluntary recognition of their union from CEO Jim Schachter.
System/Policy
CPB board boosts CSG funds by delaying Healthy Network Initiative for second year
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Board member Ruby Calvert said setting aside the initiative for another year is “the right thing to do.”
System/Policy
PBS FY22 budget increases station dues, spending on content and marketing
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PBS CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo said the new dues amount to a “modest increase.”
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Phoenix’s KJZZ to close Mexico City bureau
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“We didn’t have quite the feedback from the expat community as we’d hoped,” said KJZZ’s GM.