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NPR project will bring more program info to on-screen displays
MetaPub will deliver richer metadata to radios, streaming listeners and smartphone apps.WBUR’s new twist on shorter pledge drives pays off
The drive raised over $1 million with only 26.2 hours of on-air fundraising.Public media pays tribute to Prince
Minnesota’s The Current is playing his entire catalog.
‘The Pub’ #62: Jay Rosen on his love-hate relationship with public media
Rosen is frustrated by how often reporters seem to cover controversies without trying to discover which side is right.TV and radio stations, working together? It’s possible — and potentially powerful
“Focus more on the community-service angle rather than production challenges.”BBC will add second hour of ‘Newshour’
The addition takes effect July 11.
Survey finds ‘areas of sensitivity’ in foundation support for nonprofit news
Most newsrooms lack clear guidelines, and funders are upfront about agendas.Maine Public Broadcasting to premiere new classical service
Maine Public Classical will air on three new stations, online and on HD radio.As Philadelphia newspapers turn to nonprofits, who is ‘public media’?
The arrival of a new institute expands the city’s “vibrant economy” of publicly supported journalism.Pubcasters receive Peabody Awards for radio, news and podcasts
NPR, PBS NewsHour and This American Life were among the winners.CPB will review stations’ technology needs, look to fill gaps
The project comes at a time when funding is scarce for changing equipment.‘Roadshow’ EP discusses updates for show’s 20th season
“People want more appraisals.”CPB seeks consultant for African-American public radio stations
The consultant will facilitate a meeting with up to 23 stations.Firelight announces fellows, small stations pick leaders, and other comings and goings in public media
“The new fellows are adding to the number of diverse voices that we aim to support in the documentary space.”Petition calls for higher pay for WNYC interns
Nearly 300 people have signed the Change.org petition.
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