System/Policy
WHUT in Washington, D.C., could lose spectrum in FCC auction
The FCC set the opening bid for WHUT’s spectrum at $461 million, though prices are expected to plunge during the bidding process.How public radio networks should strive for greater diversity
Representatives from the major public radio networks respond to Stephanie Foo’s Transom commentary about diversity in public radio.Stephanie Foo’s recipe for a more diverse workplace
The This American Life producer suggests ways to acknowledge your own accountability and take diversifying your staff into your own hands.Most members of WTMD board have resigned, says former chair
All but one of the board‘s 11 independent members have quit, said Steven Reeves.Fred Jacobs: “To a great degree, public radio has two audiences”
The audience researcher discusses findings of his company’s latest Public Radio Tech Survey.FCC issues initial bids for first phase of spectrum auction
Among the larger opening bids for public television spectrum are $775 million for New Jersey Public Television and $672 million for WLIW, ...Florida public TV station examines options as spectrum auction looms
The university has hired financial consultancy Bond & Pecaro to estimate WUSF’s spectrum value.Trustees at WUSF’s university vote to participate in upcoming auction
The trustees did not vote on how the public TV station would participate.In spectrum auction, stations advised to take skeptical view of opening bids
Consultants say opening bid amounts are unlikely to reflect what stations could actually receive.How KBIA’s small newsroom won an Online News Association award
A relationship with the Missouri School of Journalism brings opportunities to educate and innovate.Consultant warns NETA attendees about stricter CPB audits
An audit of the Public Media Platform, released last week, has the potential to “catch fire with a member of Congress,” the ...NETA attendees get update on funding outlook and auction plans
An Association of Public Television Stations briefing focused on federal funding prospects and the next steps in the FCC’s 2016 spectrum auction.WQED downsizes under weight of millions in debt
The joint licensee is undertaking drastic measures to tackle a decades-old debt that once topped $17 million.Video: What PRPD attendees will take away from the conference
As the Public Radio Program Directors conference wrapped up, we asked people to tell us what they learned.CPB Inspector General faults financial management of Public Media Platform
In a rare public reaction to an OIG audit, CPB issued a press release after reviewing the report.
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