System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
Obituaries
WNYC ‘Morning Edition’ host Richard Hake dies at 51
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Hake died suddenly at his home Friday.
Programs/Content
New talk show looks to connect American experiences during pandemic
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“America Amplified: Life, Community, and COVID-19” will feature hosts from seven stations during its six-week pilot.
People
Dorothy ‘Kitty’ Lensman named president of Ohio’s Public Media Connect
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Lensman joined a branch of the organization in 1999.
Programs/Content
Demand for COVID-19 news in March set off wild swings in listener behavior
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Most news stations gained AQH Share despite declines in persons listening.
System/Policy
Freelance filmmakers, media groups lobby for federal aid reserved for small businesses
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The effort is supported by more than 20 organizations, including American Documentary and the Association of Independents in Radio.
Tech
FCC proposal could help public TV stations improve signal coverage
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Co-authored by America’s Public Television Stations, the proposal would expand the use of booster transmitters to fill coverage gaps.
System/Policy
How to prepare your public media station to operate under the ‘new normal’
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Start planning how to set up operations for when staff can begin working from your station’s offices, studios and newsrooms.
System/Policy
Public media are essential business: Lessons from Italy in the era of COVID-19
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A media scholar says Italy’s public broadcasting system “has provided information, entertainment and even some comfort in these tragic times.”
System/Policy
NPR extends dues relief to stations
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No member stations will see increases in fees in the next fiscal year.
System/Policy
CPB unveils plan to split $75 million in coronavirus relief funds between public TV and radio
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The emergency funds provide extra assistance to small and rural public stations.