Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Programs/Content
Subscription streaming channel PBS Living to premiere Thursday
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The lifestyle and how-to programs will be available on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels.
Programs/Content
WBUR producer helps California station tell stories of fire-stricken region
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Ashley Bailey is reporting this week for “After Paradise,” a show airing on North State Public Radio.
Obituaries
KUER classical host Gene Pack dies at 86
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The longtime host delighted classical listeners for more than four decades.
System/Policy
FCC draft plan for repack aid turns down PBS request, favors assistance to TV stations
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The commission declined to reimburse wireless provider T-Mobile and left reimbursing radio stations a lower priority.
Programs/Content
Experiments with 360 video prepare stations for next wave of innovation
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Broadcasters in Nebraska, Texas and Florida are learning how to engage viewers with immersive media productions.
Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio acquires local Spirited Media website
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“Denverite provides extensive coverage of what’s happening in the city, giving CPR News even more opportunity to focus on stories with statewide interest,” said CPR Executive Editor Kevin Dale.
Programs/Content
How public media should read the Luminary news
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Whether the on-demand audio startup succeeds or fails, it’s great news for public media, though your nerves might beg to differ. Here’s why.
Programs/Content
‘PBS NewsHour’ to expand with new bureau at Cronkite School in Phoenix
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The expansion is part of the show’s push to become an around-the-clock news provider.
WNET takes over NJ Spotlight for collaboration with NJTV
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Reporters for NJ Spotlight and NJTV, the public TV network operated by WNET in the state, will collaborate on broadcast and online content.
Programs/Content
APT selects first local programs for new ‘Hometown Create’ feature
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“Hometown Create” will include full-length cooking, travel, gardening and other how-to shows produced by local stations.