System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
Education
New partnership takes WQED education program into more West Virginia libraries
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The program has grown to 30 participating libraries since 2014, with an additional 10 launching this year through West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
System/Policy
Director’s push for innovation in Arkansas creates friction with foundation
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The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is threatening to sever its relationship with the AETN Foundation.
Tech
Public Media Venture Group explores ATSC 3.0 project
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Single-frequency networks will be an important part of the company’s work on the transition to the ATSC 3.0 digital TV system.
Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
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PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.
Programs/Content
WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
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The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.
System/Policy
On NPR Board, small-market stations aren’t getting a fair shake
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The GM of a small-market station asks why such stations make up two-thirds of NPR members but have only one board representative.
Quick Takes
St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host’s offensive remarks
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Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting “St. Louis on the Air.”
Programs/Content
PBS program chief shares strategies for ‘building bridge’ to younger, more diverse audiences
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“This is one of the biggest challenges I’m facing with my colleagues at PBS,” Perry Simon told TechCon attendees, “but we’re committed to it.”
System/Policy
Oklahoma nonprofit to dissolve in settlement of OETA court battle
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The OETA Foundation will turn over more than $40 million to the new Friends of OETA by May 15.
System/Policy
New England Public Radio and WGBY to combine operations
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The two stations will operate as New England Public Media, a new nonprofit organization.