System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
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.
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System/Policy
KCSM licensee and spectrum speculator trade lawsuits over failed FCC auction bid
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An error disqualified the California station from the auction.
Tech
Attendees at PBS TechCon hear details of ATSC standard’s promise
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The interactive components of ATSC 3.0 allow for better audience measurement and interactivity, which could include delivering customized programming exclusively to members.
Programs/Content
‘Washington Week’ picks Ifill successor
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With “Washington Post” reporter Robert Costa on board, WETA continues its search for a “PBS NewsHour” co-host.
Programs/Content
American Archive enlists public in fixing transcripts with correction game
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FIX IT asks players to correct transcripts as they compare them to the original audio.
System/Policy
Vermont budget squeeze imperils public TV support
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The House trimmed Vermont PBS’ line item to just $1.
Tech
PBS leaders open busy TechCon in Vegas
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PBS expanded the TechCon agenda beyond traditional engineering this year to include tracks on content and engagement, development, marketing and digital infrastructure.
Quick Takes
Citing threat to low-power FMs, advocacy group asks FCC to rein in AM translators
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The Prometheus Radio Project is asking the FCC to reconsider a January ruling.
Programs/Content
Among Steve Bannon’s filmmaking oeuvre, two documentaries sought a public TV audience
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Now in a White House aiming to defund public broadcasting, Bannon was an executive producer of films produced by former CPB exec Michael Pack.
Tech
Speed builds audience, sloth loses them
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Just as a broadcast needs a strong transmitter signal, a website needs fast-loading pages.
Awards
Peabody Awards go to pubmedia documentary filmmakers
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Public media accounted for five of the 12 winners in the category.