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Stations face 2.5 percent dues hike in PBS's proposed 2016 budget
If approved, the proposed assessment increase will go toward general audience programming.KQED tries out Square Cash to boost mobile giving
KQED joined up with Square when the mobile payment processor expanded its Square Cash app to include nonprofits and businesses.Al Letson brings his storytelling voice to new podcast Errthang
Al Letson is channeling his talents as a slam poet and performer into a new podcast.
Technicians' union objects to NPR proposal to reduce job protections
The union supporting NPR’s engineers and audio technicians is pushing back against new contract proposals.Four new staffers at Colorado Public Radio, Marketplace hires a reporter and more comings and goings in pubmedia
WFPL-FM, part of Louisville Public Media in Kentucky, has hired Tara Anderson as arts and culture correspondent.Longtime GPB producer, writer Gerald Bryant dies at 69
“For years, Gerald was the epicenter of everything creative at GPB,” said a colleague.
Friday roundup: Jarl Mohn, James Baker and an NPR gap in the Caribbean
Our guide to the news and links you might have missed this week.Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas
Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.NPR clarifies its code of ethics for acquired shows
NPR has updated its ethics handbook to clarify how it applies to hosts such as Diane Rehm, whose advocacy work prompted a review.After six seasons, Downton Abbey will close its gilded doors
PBS is hoping “to make the coming year a celebration of Downton Abbey,” PBS President Paula Kerger said.The Pub #11: FAQ on copyright and fair use; How long should podcasts be?
Public media people often take some liberties with copyright. Are they legal, or should they be?PodScanning: NPR is building a podcast discovery tool
Learn more about NPR's soon-to-launch podcast discovery tool. Plus, more news from the world of public radio podcasting.CPB Board spectrum committee sends TV CSG proposals to full board
The proposals clarify key financial issues surrounding the FCC’s spectrum auctions, which could bring millions of dollars to stations.Morning Edition hosts need vacation days, too
Some get stretched thin, but the downside of getting overworked shouldn't be ignored.New Greater Public council aims to help stations grow digital revenue
Greater Public is convening a council to help public media leaders lay groundwork for boosting digital revenue.
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