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Enough with the mic pics: They’re missing the point
A podcast editor argues that the profusion of microphone stock photos overemphasizes talking and ignores listening.John Crockett, VP of engineering for South Carolina networks, dies at 69
“John was a great leader, mentor and a champion for public service,” said Linda O’Bryon, president of SCETV and SC Public Radio.Collapse of Oregon call center leaves public media in the lurch
Comnet Marketing Group apparently shut down with little notice and murky explanations.
PBS announces Playtime Pad, a branded tablet for kids
The PBS Kids multicast channel, launching in January, will also be available on the device.North Dakota judge dismisses charge against ‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman
Goodman went to North Dakota Monday to surrender to authorities.Community radio upholds beauty, power of the small
By persisting against the odds, community radio stations have defied media professionals’ predictions.
Newest public radio cooking show presents ‘food as a conversation starter’
“We are not doing a cooking show per se,” host Christopher Kimball said.Community radio stations prepare coordinated year-end fundraiser
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.CPB fields tech survey as stations grapple with purchasing decisions
Equipment expenses across the system are increasing, according to a financial analysis by CPB.‘The Pub’ #80: New federal overtime rules — what broadcasters need to know
The changes could be especially disruptive for TV and radio stations.Powering up ‘q’: Down-to-earth approach guides show’s revamp
The CBC show hopes to get its groove back with new host Tom Power and a snappier format starting Oct. 24.Amy Goodman to turn herself in to North Dakota authorities
Goodman plans to issue a press statement followed by a short walk to the county jail.Early gay radio group donates collection to public broadcasting archives
Gays & Lesbians in Public Radio, which was active from the late 1980s to the mid-’90s, was a small but dedicated group.Baltimore mayor bans WYPR reporter from press conferences
The ban extends throughout the mayor’s term, which ends in December.Rick Steves speaks out for marijuana legalization in Massachusetts
State voters face a referendum Nov. 8.
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