Development
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
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About Current
Why is Current launching a paywall? And other questions
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Our executive director explains why we can no longer offer Current for free.
Programs/Content
‘Downton’ trio join up for first ‘Masterpiece’ feature film
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The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.
Programs/Content
New ‘Pinkalicious’ PBS Kids series focuses on creativity, self-expression
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The program for kids ages 3 to 5 is being produced by WGBH in Boston.
Programs/Content
Brooke Gladstone on Trump and ‘the infallibility of our democracy’
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A new book from the host of public radio’s “On the Media” explores the president’s tactics for manipulating the press.
Quick Takes
NPR announces slate of new podcasts
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The third season of “Invisibilia” will also launch next month.
Programs/Content
Looking beyond Chicago, ‘The 21st’ aims to create conversations among Illinois listeners
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Niala Boodhoo, host of the daily talk show from Illinois Public Media, explains how it’s using social media to feed into on-air discussions.
System/Policy
Preparing to expand news, KCET refines model for digital content
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Winnings from the FCC spectrum auction will allow the Los Angeles station to “accelerate investment in the community.”
About Current
A new way to keep Current: Introducing our digital subscriptions
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Unlike many trade journals, Current has never charged readers for online access. But that’s no longer an option.
Quick Takes
Photojournalist sues NPR over copyright infringement
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The photo at issue was used in a 2012 post.
Quick Takes
WGBH adds on-demand option to its cloud-based PMM system
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Stations using PMM On Demand can access content using their existing master control technology.