Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
Programs/Content
TV and radio stations, working together? It’s possible — and potentially powerful
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“Focus more on the community-service angle rather than production challenges.”
Ethics
Survey finds ‘areas of sensitivity’ in foundation support for nonprofit news
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Most newsrooms lack clear guidelines, and funders are upfront about agendas.
Quick Takes
Maine Public Broadcasting to premiere new classical service
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Maine Public Classical will air on three new stations, online and on HD radio.
System/Policy
As Philadelphia newspapers turn to nonprofits, who is ‘public media’?
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The arrival of a new institute expands the city’s “vibrant economy” of publicly supported journalism.
Awards
Pubcasters receive Peabody Awards for radio, news and podcasts
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NPR, PBS NewsHour and This American Life were among the winners.
System/Policy
CPB will review stations’ technology needs, look to fill gaps
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The project comes at a time when funding is scarce for changing equipment.
Quick Takes
CPB seeks consultant for African-American public radio stations
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The consultant will facilitate a meeting with up to 23 stations.
People
Firelight announces fellows, small stations pick leaders, and other comings and goings in public media
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“The new fellows are adding to the number of diverse voices that we aim to support in the documentary space.”