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Looking to recognize younger talent in public media? Tell Current about your ‘Rising Star.’
Let us know by May 17 about a young professional who is making a difference in your corner of public media.Robert MacNeil, founding co-anchor of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ dies at 93
MacNeil, a television journalist who had the “courage to be boring,” favored substance over flash.Accelerator program helps KERA, WNET successfully launch children’s podcasts
KERA’s “Tiempo Tranquilo” and WNET’s “The Plate Show” were developed as part of PRX’s podcast accelerator program.
Texas Tech Public Media cuts spark concern among university faculty
The restructuring included layoffs and cuts to local programming.Wisconsin Public Radio changes formats
The change separates music and news on WPR's 38 stations.FCC inquiry examines WBAI’s on-air fundraising practices
The commission is evaluating allegations that programs promoting nutritional supplements and other products violate its standards for noncommercial broadcasting.
From ‘nice’ to ‘necessary’: How to make a case for your university station
Today’s higher education leaders face unprecedented financial pressures. What is your station doing to help them solve their problems?Why our system for valuing podcasts is broken
The CPM model of advertising does not — and will not ever — work to sustain podcasting.Growth of games on PBS Kids aims to meet children where they are
“We are reaching a really big audience," says Abby Jenkins of PBS Kids. "They are born gamers."Signal Infrastructure Group acquires Sony’s share of Public Media Management, announces rebrand
SIG will rebrand itself to Media Management as part of the purchase.Innovation at SXSW: What public media should know
As a mirror on tech and society, the "spring break for nerds" offers takeaways relevant to the future of public media.HBCU Radio Preservation project expands to 29 stations
A $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation supports HBCU stations in preserving historical recordings in their archives.WNET Group announces layoffs to its New Jersey newsroom, plans to cancel ‘NYC-Arts’
The job cuts affected staff working in children's media, local news and the Interactive Engagement Group, among other units.Citing lagging income, Chicago Public Media cuts staff, ends Vocalo broadcast
In an email to staff, outgoing CEO Matt Moog and board chair Robert Pasin said that revenues “are not growing to support our mission.”WPSU faces cuts with 20% less in Penn State funds
While it’s too soon to project whether the station in central Pennsylvania will have layoffs, GM Isabel Reinert said it is clear that there is no way to deal with the budget challenges without addressing staffing.
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