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Jim Lesher, NPR’s ‘most wanted man,’ dies at 46
“No matter the situation, Lesher could and did handle it, and his expansive contributions are irreplaceable for the organization.”Public TV stations are discovering revenue potential in stock footage
Sales of stock footage have been ballooning, driven by growing viewership of online video.The Pub, #21: Frontline’s new leader, Raney Aronson; What it means to “distribute” a show; How education can be a business for stations
On our podcast, Frontline’s new EP goes deep on how the show is produced and her vision for its future.
PodScanning: Station tackles culture wars with new podcast
West Virginia Public Broadcasting hopes to attract a national audience with its new program, Gimlet releases its third show, and more podcasting news.CPB finds majority of audited grantees out of compliance with Communications Act requirements
Two-thirds were noncompliant with at least some provisions of the Act, according to the corporation’s Office of the Inspector General.Vermont to halve operating fund support for state public TV network
Vermont has appropriated almost $660,000 less than expected to Vermont PBS because of a projected $113 million shortfall.
Nonprofit news site Oakland Local will suspend production, search for new management
Co-founder Susan Mernit stepped down to pursue another project.Top editor leaves NPR News for Mic
Madhulika Sikka is heading to a digital news outlet geared toward millennials.Pew study of generational media habits includes findings about NPR, PBS
Younger millennials were the least familiar with NPR, while Baby Boomers preferred PBS.Radio Diaries adaptation wins Audiobook of the Year, and more public media awards
Mandela: An Audio History beat Oprah Winfrey, Amy Poehler, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Neil Gaiman at the Audies.Creator of Nine Network’s Donnybrook dies at 93
Duggan served as host and self-styled “provocateur” of the raucous program.Post-auction coverage still concerns public TV broadcasters
Repacking the broadcast spectrum could create “unprecedented” holes in public TV signal coverage.CPB analysis shows bright spots for public television
The analysis found public TV stations rebounding from five-year declines, as well as slowing growth for public radio.Special fan helps create and guest stars in Cyberchase
“Making an impact on the lives of our viewers is at the core of public media.”WNYC to self-distribute Radiolab, On the Media
The station says the move puts it in a better position to continue to grow its talent pool and develop partnerships.
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