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Attendees at PBS TechCon hear details of ATSC standard’s promise
The interactive components of ATSC 3.0 allow for better audience measurement and interactivity, which could include delivering customized programming exclusively to members.PBS leaders open busy TechCon in Vegas
PBS expanded the TechCon agenda beyond traditional engineering this year to include tracks on content and engagement, development, marketing and digital infrastructure.Speed builds audience, sloth loses them
Just as a broadcast needs a strong transmitter signal, a website needs fast-loading pages.Sound-mixing techniques create real problems for public TV’s oldest viewers
To make sure our programs are accessible to seniors with hearing loss, let's set standards for mixing dialogue, music and sound.60dB’s founder on why short can win the battle for earbuds
Former NPR tech reporter Steve Henn explains how his new audio app aims to get listeners out of their bubbles with short-form ...How three services for recording remote audio interviews stack up: ipDTL, Zencastr and Ringr
Our podcast host has tried out all three services and runs down the pros and cons of each.RadioPublic joins world of apps aiming to make podcasts navigable
”We are really focused on the discovery angle at the moment.”Working group may form to shape pubmedia’s ATSC strategy
The CEO of Public Media Co. says pubcasters are at risk of losing out to commercial interests if they fail to advocate ...NPR gets failing grade for website security in survey of HTTPS encryption
The network says it is working to make improvements.PBS’s Playtime Pad fits with station work on early childhood education
The device’s spotlighting of PBS content is the most appealing aspect for education and engagement executives.Analysts call for change in pubTV workforce, culture under ATSC 3.0 standard
Under the new standard, television will become “a key part of a network infrastructure in the home,” according to consultant Vinnie Curren. ...Meetings for station leaders will focus on ATSC 3.0 TV broadcast standard
Business, technical and legal experts will update participants on the potential ATSC 3.0 holds for public media.WNYC’s latest sensor journalism project zeroes in on ‘heat island’ Harlem
The station is partnering with community organizations to collect data on how extreme heat is affecting public health.A DIY method for recording a live podcast or radio show
Our podcast host shares his setup for live tapings with an audience.As NPR One draws younger audience, network aims to expand local presence
Two-thirds of NPR member stations are now contributing.
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