System/Policy
NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows
NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a ...CPB Board spectrum committee sends TV CSG proposals to full board
The proposals clarify key financial issues surrounding the FCC’s spectrum auctions, which could bring millions of dollars to stations.Our Storify of public media tweets from SXSW Interactive
A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.Weekly roundup: Infinite Dial, low-power FM, native advertising
And more links and news you might have missed this week.Pubcasters ask FCC to boost payouts for auction participants opting for VHF channels
A Virginia broadcaster might swap some of its UHF TV channels for VHF during the FCC’s incentive auction and wants a bigger ...Former Nashville radio station finds new life as low-power FM
A forthcoming low-power FM station in Nashville, Tenn., aims to revive the spirit of a Vanderbilt University student-run station.Friday roundup: Diane Rehm’s right-to-die advocacy, Pacifica perpetually on the brink, and more
Plus: grants, HD Radio and public radio in classrooms.Tackling diversity within public media leadership
Why, in the nearly 50 years since public media have been an industry, did the issue of finding a space for women’s ...Gov. Walker’s budget proposes 34 percent cut in state funding to Wis. pubcasters
The proposed cuts to Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television raise questions about the possible impact on their services.CPB backs four more station collaborations on topical reporting
CPB continues to foster news collaborations, with more than $1.2 million in grants announced Tuesday.After backlash, board at Pa. pubcaster buys out exec’s contract
News of the former CEO's compensation had spurred donors to withhold renewals.Spectrum auction issues dominate CPB Board meeting
CPB is aware of as many as six public television stations considering going off the air, said Michael Levy, e.v.p., during the ...Five lessons public media can learn from commercial media
A public radio and TV CEO shares gleanings from Columbia University's Punch Sulzberger Program.Proposed federal budget includes level CPB funding, support for Ready To Learn, new interconnection system
The CPB funds, which are approved two years before being paid out, not only stay at the current level but would include ...Public media women team up to tackle gender inequality in leadership
A group of female leaders has formed a committee to address issues of gender inequality in the executive ranks of public television ...
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