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Former KCTS reporter argues that station should sell spectrum
Writing for The Seattle Times, a communications professor and former reporter and producer for the city’s KCTS-TV argues that the station should sell its broadcast spectrum and cede local public TV service to Tacoma’s KBTC. “Our region deserves better,” writes Barry Mitzman, now a teacher of strategic communications at Seattle University. Stations duplicating PBS programming are “inefficient,” he argues. “Regional consolidation might save money that could be invested in programs,” Mitzman continues. “Many states, including Oregon and Idaho, have unified public-TV systems that produce more original content — often much more — than KCTS does.” With KBTC airing much the same programming as KCTS, the Tacoma station could take over a KCTS transmitter.Music stations aim for wider audience with VuHaus, a hub for videos
VuHaus gathers in-studio music videos already being produced by Triple A–format stations onto a single platform.Ira Glass: Public radio can capitalize on its popularity without selling out its mission
In a commentary, the This American Life creator elaborates on his claim that "public radio is ready for capitalism."
PBS and NPR partnering on ‘single sign-in experience’ across apps and websites
Execs from the networks told PBS Annual Meeting attendees Tuesday about their plans for collaboration.Judge denies NPR request to dismiss lawsuit filed by former intern
A D.C. Superior Court judge denied NPR's motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of job duties and failure to accommodate a disability.Public Radio Satellite System joins PBS in testing IP-based interconnection
PBS is moving ahead with plans to return most of its distribution to ground level via a new fiber-based system that promises more versatility.
PMP rolls out pilot program for WordPress plugin
The Public Media Platform is seeking stations to help test a new tool.PRX expands Radiotopia with $1 million grant
Funds will go toward hiring a new executive producer and supporting the podcast network's independent producers.PBS, MediaShift to part ways in July
Starting July 1, PBS will end its nearly decade-long affiliation with the MediaShift network of blogs.Minnesota Public Radio and Minnesota Orchestra open broadcast door to Cuba
As recently as a few months ago, the idea of a U.S. orchestra and pubcaster originating a live concert broadcast from Havana would have been unthinkable.Your Fellow Americans: A Collaborative Digital Series on Race, Immigration and the American Dream
We want to make it easy for other stations to share local stories while strengthening community ties and developing stronger digital production techniques.Beyond 180 Days: How to Go from the Date to the Altar
A conversation fabout the engagement activities, impact, and sustainability around the PBS special 180 Days: Hartsville.News Consumption in the New Millennium: Audience Trends and New Directions for Public Television
The session aims to take the insights of a white paper on TV news and apply it to the world of public television, which has a unique role to play in the future of TV journalism.Friends IRL! Campaigns That Convert Social Media Enthusiasm to In-Person Participation and Vice Versa
In this session we’re aiming to explore a key question with the explosion of social and digital: How does a station “convert” its social media fans and followers into real-world connections?Big & Small: Why it Makes Perfect Business Sense to Collaborate
The merits of outsourcing membership fundraising with a particular perspective coming from a small station.
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