System/Policy
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.Google, staffers fail Clinton in 2010 bid to find NPR station
Staffers were unresponsive for 27 hours while Clinton endured an public radio blackout.Video from PRPD 2015: How are stations reaching more diverse audiences?
Attendees at the Public Radio Program Directors conference answer our question of the day.ONA awards grants to university journalism programs
The organization extended its support for the Georgia News Lab and the New Mexico News Port.Why WGBH acquired GlobalPost
WGBH is hoping to increase its digital capacity and pool of international correspondents with the deal.Pacifica executive director quits after five months
John Proffitt is stepping down as head of the nonprofit network.Summer pubmedia interns reflect on their experiences
Interns at NPR, Frontline and PBS stations share stories and lessons from their work this summer.CPB, TPT receive Ready To Learn grants as budget fight looms
The Department of Education awarded $25.5 million in grants in the latest round of RTL funding.
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