System/Policy
Colorado station builds vast archive of its history, helps others preserve theirs
Established in 2000, Rocky Mountain Public Media's archive grew from the volunteered work of more than 200 community members.Broadcasters, nonprofits send help to Puerto Rico
Public broadcasters are sending equipment and engineers to the hurricane-ravaged island this week, while nonprofits and foundations are organizing to combat government ...Judge rules against Pacifica, WBAI in $1.8M lawsuit
The Empire State Realty Trust sued Pacifica and WBAI over unpaid transmitter rent.CPB Board wants new approach to setting TV Community Service Grants
Vice Chair Bruce Ramer suggested starting with “a blank slate” on determining station CSGs.CPB inspector’s office asks for clarity in station accounting guidelines
Some institutional licensees are hitting snags in accurately calculating the value of indirect support.Organizational changes are first steps on public media’s path toward engagement
Start by thinking critically about your station's culture, then take the time to build a staff-wide commitment and approach to engagement that's ...State funding dip prompts job cuts at Prairie Public Broadcasting
The $400,000 drop affects 13 full- and part-time positions.Unexpected funding cut raises stakes for WDET’s fall drive
The Detroit station aims to raise double what it brought in during last fall’s drive to make up revenue it is losing ...Back-to-back hurricanes sideline Puerto Rico pubcasters
Hurricane Maria, which left the island without electricity, “has had a catastrophic impact on Puerto Rico’s communications networks,” according to FCC Chairman ...KCRW to begin broadcasting in Berlin next month
NPR previously programmed the station.Why classical radio has a personnel problem
"Our industry needs to work at telling our story better: that classical radio is attracting nice-sized audiences across the country, and hosts ...CPB helps 10 more stations in wake of recent hurricanes
The latest grants bring total CPB hurricane aid to $630,000 for 14 public radio and TV stations.New Public Media Venture Group will exploit potential of ATSC 3.0
The group will look at technology, local public service expansion and revenue-generating joint ventures.Under two visionary directors, New York’s WNYC became an incubator of pubmedia innovation
Seymour N. Siegel and Morris S. Novik oversaw advances in technology and aired programs that faced social problems head on.To build on public media’s news collaborations, consider lessons from two startups
To succeed at creating a "network effect," partner stations need to integrate collaborations into their newsrooms and rethink their digital strategies.
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