System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
People
Comings and goings: Myers named COO in L.A., PBS picks new public editor …
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Jamie Annunzio Myers is the new COO of the organization formed by the merger of PBS SoCal and KCETLink Media Group.
Tech
Stations should vet data in preparation for universal sign-in, says CPB exec
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During a Public Media Business Association session, CPB’s VP for digital strategies discussed the potential of the technology.
System/Policy
Annual CPB report again finds smaller stations trailing in revenues
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“We’ve been knee-deep in this situation for what feels like forever,” said CPB System Development SVP Ted Krichels.
Programs/Content
PBS Digital Studios proposes regional hubs to help stations create video series
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With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.
Development
Survey illuminates generational differences in values motivating donors
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Members ages 58 and younger want access to more on-demand programming, and they’re willing to pay more for it.
People
As GM, Ellen Rocco defined her role as protector of ‘rigorously fair’ journalism, rainmaker for innovative ideas
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“It took me a while to figure out that the real job is to find resources for talented staff and innovative ideas — and to fight to protect independent journalism,” says Rocco, who retires from North Country Public Radio next month.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
In 1970, riots and tear gas couldn’t sideline Ohio’s WOSU — but its licensee’s president did
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“The tone of operations was business as usual in virtually every sense despite the strong waves of tear gas through the building.”
Programs/Content
Promising filmmakers receive Jacquie Jones scholarships
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Four documentary projects are receiving support from a fund honoring the late executive director of Black Public Media.
System/Policy
With new strategic plan, Native Public Media seeks collective ‘vision for tomorrow’
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The organization representing Native radio and TV stations is considering priorities that include CPB compliance, international communications policies, and sharing content among members.
System/Policy
WBUR union drops complaint against management, looks to June negotiations
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SAG-AFTRA had said that WBUR management was refusing to set dates for bargaining meetings.