System/Policy
How public broadcasters are lagging behind the innovation curve of Next Gen TV
The “soft focus” on strategic planning is putting public TV far behind commercial broadcasters.Big Bird’s finances come under scrutiny at House budget hearing
Where are the tax returns, Big Bird?FCC moves to drop regulations on broadcasters’ main studio operations
Public broadcasters agree with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai that rules intended to ensure public access to local stations have become "outdated and ...Trump’s 2018 budget calls for phasing out public broadcasting funds
The $30 million for CPB is intended for “an orderly closeout of federal funding."End of CPB funding would affect stations of all sizes
Service cuts and adjusting budgets can only go so far, says Station Resource Group co-CEO Tom Thomas.PBS President Paula Kerger: ‘Let us build on the wonderful legacy to which we were ...
Delivering the keynote speech at the PBS Annual Meeting Tuesday, Kerger said public broadcasting is at “an inflection moment.”Preparing to expand news, KCET refines model for digital content
Winnings from the FCC spectrum auction will allow the Los Angeles station to “accelerate investment in the community.”In aftermath of spectrum auction, even stations that sat out could still benefit
Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire ...Maryland congressman aims to defund NPR, ITVS
"We could put an end to funding permanently through statute,” says Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.). “And it’s probably time to do that.”At town hall meeting, Va. pubcaster shares plans for spectrum auction millions
Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will invest the $182 million in expanded community service and a foundation to “promote public media.”Channel-share agreements bring Connecticut station $32.6M in spectrum auction
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network is holding on to its stations in Bridgeport and Hartford-New Haven.For Los Angeles’ KLCS, spectrum auction proceeds will relieve licensee of financial burden
The school board–owned station may not see much of a bump to its annual budget.Former NJ governor asks state to support public TV after spectrum auction win
It’s unclear how state policymakers intend to use $332M in proceeds, and whether funds will be reinvested in NJTV.Survey of station equipment finds public TV lacks capital for upgrades
Costs of equipment replacement are projected to reach $256 million by 2019, as aging transmitters reach their end of life.Pubcasters praise two FCC votes affecting noncommercial stations
Pubcasters were spared from providing certain details about board members and excluded from new rules governing on-air fundraising for other nonprofits.
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