System/Policy
How to expand public radio’s reach by changing the way you think
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“Frequency Boost,” a column for everyone who wants to set their station on a path towards growth, will give you ideas that can make a big difference.
‘Fast-Forward’ challenges viewers to have tough conversations about aging
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A documentary debuting March 24 follows millennials and their boomer parents as they navigate an “aging boot camp.”
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An Ocean of Stories from the Pacific Islands and Beyond
After a decade on the air and more than 40 original films from across the Pacific Islands region, Pacific Heartbeat is set to deliver its tenth anniversary season to a growing audience eager to celebrate the unique culture and heritage of the Pacific Islands and their diaspora.
System/Policy
CPB increases annual funding to public TV’s multicultural alliance
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Each of the nonprofits that fund and support public TV content by and for diverse communities will receive an additional $500,000.
Tech
Acast acquisition will ‘supercharge’ RadioPublic’s development
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An Acast executive said RadioPublic “brings even better tools and deep … secret-sauce technology” to the Sweden-based podcast company.
System/Policy
Former WTTW news director says colleagues’ objections to social media posts prompted ‘unfair’ firing
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The station said Hugo Balta’s departure resulted from “undisclosed conflicts of interest” and violations of news standards.
System/Policy
Why the survival of community stations depends on staying live and local
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“Success can be defined in so many ways and is not limited just to ratings and weekly cumes.”
Tech
Windscreens, Post-Its and DAWs: more tech tool recommendations from our readers
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We still love technology, always and forever.
Tech
Watch our webinar about ATSC 3.0 and HD Radio
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We discuss these technologies with Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
System/Policy
CPB data shows growing racial diversity across pubmedia stations
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The data also reveals that men and women held equal shares of jobs in the system in 2020.
Programs/Content
Urban Alternative station boosts reach in Denver
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Rocky Mountain Public Media’s The Drop will soon have a primary signal on the FM dial.
People
Comings and goings: Avery Hutchins named station manager for WCTE, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee announces promotions …
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Magura, who joined WCTE in 2011, has served on several national committees for PBS.
System/Policy
Proposal in Pennsylvania to zero out pubcasting funds is a ‘starting point,’ say station leaders
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The seven stations that receive funding from the state could collectively lose $750,000 annually for technology needs if the proposed budget is approved.