System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #18: How to broaden public TV’s audience, live from the PBS Annual Meeting in Austin
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We contemplate the challenges and the opportunities involved in expanding public television to new audiences.
Podcasting
As podcast revenues climb, NPR board questions effect on radio sales
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With podcast revenues and downloads climbing, the NPR board discussed underwriting standards and the impact on broadcast underwriting.
Quick Takes
Awl author calls for a critical eye on podcast advertising
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A public radio producer lays out an argument for how unfettered advertising on podcasts compromises public media’s mission.
Quick Takes
Former KCTS reporter argues that station should sell spectrum
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Writing for The Seattle Times, a communications professor and former reporter and producer for the city’s KCTS-TV argues that the station should sell its broadcast spectrum and cede local public TV service to Tacoma’s KBTC. “Our region deserves better,” writes Barry Mitzman, now a teacher of strategic communications at Seattle University. Stations duplicating PBS programming are “inefficient,” he argues. “Regional consolidation might save money that could be invested in programs,” Mitzman continues. “Many states, including Oregon and Idaho, have unified public-TV systems that produce more original content — often much more — than KCTS does.”
With KBTC airing much the same programming as KCTS, the Tacoma station could take over a KCTS transmitter.
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.