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FCC resolves 'big regulatory hurdles' to public TV's ATSC 3.0 rollout
Pubcasters didn't get everything they wanted, but America's Public Television Stations COO Lonna Thompson said the commission's solution for simulcasting difficulties is "generous and fair."Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic
The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.
‘Downton Abbey’ pledge marathon boosts public TV’s June pledge drive
With PBS rights to the drama expiring June 30, stations and viewers are making the most of the show’s fundraising farewell tour.WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of "Only a Game," "Modern Love" and "Kind World."APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’
The organization is also ending the podcast "The Hilarious World of Depression."
Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions'
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.Comings and goings: PBS appoints VPs, ideastream promotes three staffers …
Amy Wigler joins PBS as VP of multiplatform marketing and content.Like news audience, core classical fans are tuning in more
Core listeners have become even more important to classical radio stations during the pandemic as their loyalty and time spent listening has increased.WBUR, union reach tentative agreement
The tentative agreement covers three years and includes wage adjustments, “along with a strong commitment to diversity,” according to WBUR's CEO.Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting
Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.Audrey Cooper joins WNYC as editor-in-chief
Cooper previously served as the editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle.Amid pandemic, core listeners prove their importance to news stations
A study informed by AudiGraphics audience research concludes that now is the time to ask sustainers to increase giving.Marcia Davis named NPR’s supervising editor of race and identity
Davis previously worked for the Washington Post and the Marshall Project.Public radio stations receive Google grants
Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.
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