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
WGBH partners with mobile app to connect with supporters
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LetsAllDoGood aims to help WGBH reach core givers.
Tech
As NPR One draws younger audience, network aims to expand local presence
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Two-thirds of NPR member stations are now contributing.
Awards
Pubmedia wins big in national Murrow Awards
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Nonprofit and public media news outlets dominated several divisions in the RTNDA’s 2016 National Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Programs/Content
Orlando tragedy prompts WHYY to premiere gay history film online
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The documentary commemorates a July 4, 1965, march for gay awareness at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.
Quick Takes
California classical network picks up two stations
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If the FCC approves the deal, San Francisco’s KDFC will broadcast on seven signals.
Programs/Content
With MacArthur grant, Channel X enters next stage of build-out
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The general operating funds will help Channel X market and invest in the platform, which allows independent producers and public media stations to upload, license and share content.
Quick Takes
Pubmedia groups and stations insist FCC disclosure rules are ‘ill-founded’
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The organizations oppose changes to disclosure requirements for station leaders and board members.
Programs/Content
For kids TV, CPB focuses on diversity behind the screen
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The funder is ramping up efforts to boost minority staffing on the shows it funds.
Programs/Content
‘Dope Queen’ Robinson adds second podcast to WNYC lineup
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“Sooo Many White Guys” was unveiled at the station’s women’s podcasting festival this week.
System/Policy
After Orlando shootings, a “powerful tide of love” from stations
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So far, 17 videos of support from stations nationwide have arrived at WUCF in Orlando.