System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Programs/Content
Music stations aim for wider audience with VuHaus, a hub for videos
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VuHaus gathers in-studio music videos already being produced by Triple A–format stations onto a single platform.
Development
Ira Glass: Public radio can capitalize on its popularity without selling out its mission
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In a commentary, the This American Life creator elaborates on his claim that “public radio is ready for capitalism.”
Featured in Category
PBS and NPR partnering on ‘single sign-in experience’ across apps and websites
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Execs from the networks told PBS Annual Meeting attendees Tuesday about their plans for collaboration.
NPR
Judge denies NPR request to dismiss lawsuit filed by former intern
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A D.C. Superior Court judge denied NPR’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of job duties and failure to accommodate a disability.
Tech
Public Radio Satellite System joins PBS in testing IP-based interconnection
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PBS is moving ahead with plans to return most of its distribution to ground level via a new fiber-based system that promises more versatility.
Quick Takes
PMP rolls out pilot program for WordPress plugin
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The Public Media Platform is seeking stations to help test a new tool.
Podcasting
PRX expands Radiotopia with $1 million grant
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Funds will go toward hiring a new executive producer and supporting the podcast network’s independent producers.
System/Policy
PBS, MediaShift to part ways in July
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Starting July 1, PBS will end its nearly decade-long affiliation with the MediaShift network of blogs.
Programs/Content
Minnesota Public Radio and Minnesota Orchestra open broadcast door to Cuba
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As recently as a few months ago, the idea of a U.S. orchestra and pubcaster originating a live concert broadcast from Havana would have been unthinkable.
Programs/Content
Your Fellow Americans: A Collaborative Digital Series on Race, Immigration and the American Dream
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We want to make it easy for other stations to share local stories while strengthening community ties and developing stronger digital production techniques.