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Public radio music stations to meet for 'first-of-its-kind' summit
“We'll really focus on ... a series of topics that are, we think, important to public radio music stations of all formats,” said NPR's Mike Riksen.PRNDI proposing name change, reinventing identity to serve all pubmedia journalists
"As the public media landscape changes, PRNDI must grow and change to be an organization that represents and advocates for journalists across public media."How Chicago's WBEZ helped fulfill a girl’s wish to create her own podcast
Five-year-old Azka Sharief “wanted to write a mystery story and read it as a podcast,” says WBEZ producer Kevin Dawson. “Of course we were more than happy to help.”
Illinois State University agrees to operate Peoria station
WCBU will retain its frequency, format and call letters.TechCon features pubcasters sharing opportunities, challenges of ATSC 3.0 rollout
This year's TechCon presented the first real-world ATSC 3.0 experiences from several early adopters.Nine Network head Jack Galmiche dies at 71; supported strong engagement work
“Working with Jack was exhilarating and incredibly gratifying,” said Amy Shaw, Nine Network acting president.
New partnership takes WQED education program into more West Virginia libraries
The program has grown to 30 participating libraries since 2014, with an additional 10 launching this year through West Virginia Public Broadcasting.Director’s push for innovation in Arkansas creates friction with foundation
The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is threatening to sever its relationship with the AETN Foundation.Public Media Venture Group explores ATSC 3.0 project
Single-frequency networks will be an important part of the company's work on the transition to the ATSC 3.0 digital TV system.Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.On NPR Board, small-market stations aren't getting a fair shake
The GM of a small-market station asks why such stations make up two-thirds of NPR members but have only one board representative.St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host's offensive remarks
Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting "St. Louis on the Air."PBS program chief shares strategies for ‘building bridge’ to younger, more diverse audiences
"This is one of the biggest challenges I’m facing with my colleagues at PBS," Perry Simon told TechCon attendees, "but we’re committed to it.”Oklahoma nonprofit to dissolve in settlement of OETA court battle
The OETA Foundation will turn over more than $40 million to the new Friends of OETA by May 15.
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