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.
Development
Longevity of research about public radio donors is an asset, not a liability
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Fundraising consultants address an argument that public radio’s studies of giving habits need an update.
Programs/Content
Pittsburgh artists celebrate ‘a beautiful day’ in WQED’s Fred Rogers music project
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So far, five tunes, in genres from hip-hop to lullaby, are featured online as “The Sweater Sessions.”
Obituaries
Mississippi GM, a noted jazz programmer, dies at 49
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Gina Carter-Simmers worked to raise awareness of cancer as she battled the disease.
System/Policy
Michigan station receives first public TV ATSC 3.0 license
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The station will also create an innovation lab to explore ATSC 3.0 opportunities for public media.
How MPR News covered the Keillor harassment story
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Public radio news directors hear from colleagues and experts on preventing, and responding to, harassment in newsrooms.
Programs/Content
Hallmark to air White House event opposite PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’
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The National Park Service, a sponsor of PBS’ live broadcast, has partnered with the cable network to produce the special.
Quick Takes
Source sues NPR over report on retracted Fox News story
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NPR said in a statement that it “stands behind David Folkenflik’s reporting.”
Quick Takes
Senate panel proposes level FY21 funding for CPB, $20M for interconnection
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The final legislation is expected to come before the full Appropriations panel for a vote Thursday.
Development
Annual fundraising study finds significant gains for both radio, TV stations
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The Target Analytics State of the System report reflects growing listening to public radio news and underscores “startling” payoffs from PBS’ Passport service.
People
KUOW sets afternoon team, Wisconsin Public Media hires new director and other comings and goings
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The Seattle station is also finalizing its new morning drive-time news team.