System/Policy
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.KRCB to acquire KCSM in Bay Area public TV deal
The $12 million sales figure “is substantially above all previous offers to purchase the station,” KCSM's licensee said.Lawmakers hear that pubcasters need additional $50M for auction repack
The financial risk from repack work “is almost existential” to public broadcasting, APTS President Pat Butler said.These ‘Local That Works’ finalists can inspire you to innovate
We've picked four finalists in our search for initiatives that have boosted audience, income and engagement.PBS39 questioner arrested during live town hall
The man later said he was trying to force Sen. Pat Toomey to empathize with immigrants benefiting from Deferred Action for Childhood ...Houston Public Media opens doors to CBS station after floods
HPM has also been working with public radio partners in Texas to cover the historic storm.Kentucky public TV station gives suspended students a turn behind the cameras
“I have done a lot of production over the years, but nothing has had the impact that this has,” said a WKU ...How WAMU and WYSO found success in reinvention
At the 2017 Public Radio Program Directors conference, general managers from the stations shared insights about innovative strategies that powered growth.Tampa’s WEDU picking up new channels and programs as WUSF-TV nears shutdown
WEDU is asking viewers to provide feedback on programming changes.
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