System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
System/Policy
Pubcasting orgs in Alaska begin joint venture with shared leader
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Alaska Public Broadcasting Inc. and CoastAlaska will work together as state funding declines.
Programs/Content
As Marc Steiner signs off, Baltimore loses a valuable democratic forum
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More than anything else, the longtime talk show host’s career has been dedicated to dismantling the racial divides that structure the city and its airwaves.
System/Policy
Pubcasters ask FCC to end station ID requirement
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Other suggestions included revisiting “what constitutes actionable indecency.”
Programs/Content
ITVS backs Texas ‘taco journalists’ for digital series pilot
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The pilot episode is set to begin filming in El Paso later this summer.
Development
Stations improve digital fundraising but still face challenges
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Public broadcasters must adopt a “culture of testing” and tackle mobile.
Programs/Content
Threats are real, but benchmarks point to healthy public radio system
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Instead of contracting under digital competition, the legacy business model for public radio continues to expand.
Development
NPR takes another stab at fundraising with stations
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After years of attempts that fizzled, NPR is reviving efforts to collaborate with member stations on major-gift fundraising.
System/Policy
A little San Francisco public media history for PMDMC
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Bay Area stations have a unique role in the history of public media fundraising.
Quick Takes
Louisville Public Media acquires local events calendar service
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The station already uses the Do502 platform on its websites.
Programs/Content
Tell us about your local projects that are making a difference
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Who is getting into the ears and screens, hearts and minds of their listeners and viewers with locally responsive and inclusive content?