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.
Quick Takes
FY18 omnibus legislation includes funds for radio stations affected by repack
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The law also provides $20 million for public broadcasting’s interconnection work.
Programs/Content
‘The Pub’ #109: Classical station KMFA’s musical 50th-birthday gift to itself
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Part of the station’s community outreach included commissioning a local composer to write a theme song.
Programs/Content
With ‘Kid Stew,’ public TV stations aim to keep older kids watching — and reading
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James Patterson, an author who knows how to entertain middle-schoolers, teamed up with South Florida PBS and American Public Television to launch a four-episode series.
Programs/Content
New PBS editorial standards will emphasize inclusiveness, ‘core values’
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The revamp process began last June and has included two meetings with groups of producers.
Programs/Content
After 16-month search, Woodruff becomes sole ‘NewsHour’ anchor
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The nightly newscast had been searching for a co-anchor since Gwen Ifill’s death in November 2016.
System/Policy
To build and engage your audience, consider these core metrics for measuring success
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NPR, Station Resource Group and public media leaders came together to develop this set of key performance indicators.
Programs/Content
PBS Distribution brings Brit drama ‘Jamestown’ to Passport, Amazon viewers first
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At present there are no plans to present the miniseries on “Masterpiece,” the iconic WGBH drama series.
Programs/Content
WBUR contest casts ‘wide net’ for new public radio comedy show
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Finalists will pilot ideas with help from “Car Talk” producers.
Development
With new building, Rocky Mountain Public Media aims to become a center for community, pubcasters and news outlets
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The Denver-based statewide radio and TV network has raised 75 percent of its $30 million goal, including $14 million over the last year.
System/Policy
International broadcaster MHz Networks ends search for new channel in D.C. area, announces signoff
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The owner of MHz Networks’ WNVC and WNVT sold the stations’ spectrum in last year’s FCC auction.