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.
System/Policy
Community feedback spurs expansion of Louisville Public Media newsroom
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After surveying Louisville residents about their hopes for the city, the station is adding reporters to cover civic issues.
People
Comings and goings: Ernesto Aguilar named NFCB executive director, new hosts take the mic at WNYC …
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Aguilar joined NFCB in 2016 after working at Pacifica’s KPFT.
System/Policy
CEO John Lansing discusses NPR’s diversity efforts, budget deficit and growing podcast competition
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In a Current Q&A, Lansing said a more diverse audience is NPR’s “number one goal.”
Programs/Content
PBS execs upbeat about financial outlook, new arts programs
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During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, President Paula Kerger cited gains in stations’ membership revenues and the Biden administration’s focus on education as bright spots.
System/Policy
NPR creates investigative unit for station collaborations
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The team is funded by a $500,000 CPB grant.
Tech
Public TV’s early adopters prepare to put ATSC 3.0 plans into action
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Proponents remain bullish about the technology’s prospects but see plenty of challenges in the year ahead for public broadcasters.
Programs/Content
‘Independent Lens’ partners with PBS for documentaries on civics, justice system
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The marquee program for the initiative is “Philly D.A.,” an eight-part series about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff’s plan to address community issues.
Programs/Content
All Classical Portland initiative aims to diversify choices for classical works
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The station will commission and broadcast recordings of works by composers from underrepresented communities.
People
Comings and goings: Steven Schupak promoted to MPT station manager, Olubunmi Mia Olufemi named supervising producer for ‘Alma’s Way’ …
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Schupak joined the station in 2003 and has held several executive-level positions.
Tech
As some stations end HD Radio signals, others hold out hope for audience adoption
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HD Radio may not have met high expectations in the industry, but some station leaders still see value in its capacity to expand services.