Engagement
Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage
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Public media’s largest and smallest newsrooms find that coverage shaped by listeners and readers invites more participation and builds trust.
Tweets by WAMU staffers call attention to diversity issues at station
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The outpouring on social media came after a Black producer said his job was in jeopardy.
System/Policy
PBS budget for FY21 keeps station dues level
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At last week’s board meeting, board members and network leaders also discussed how to increase racial diversity in public media’s executive ranks.
Tech
FCC resolves ‘big regulatory hurdles’ to public TV’s ATSC 3.0 rollout
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Pubcasters didn’t get everything they wanted, but America’s Public Television Stations COO Lonna Thompson said the commission’s solution for simulcasting difficulties is “generous and fair.”
Development
Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic
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The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
Development
How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
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In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.
Programs/Content
‘Downton Abbey’ pledge marathon boosts public TV’s June pledge drive
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With PBS rights to the drama expiring June 30, stations and viewers are making the most of the show’s fundraising farewell tour.
System/Policy
WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
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CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of “Only a Game,” “Modern Love” and “Kind World.”
System/Policy
APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’
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The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
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The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.
People
Comings and goings: PBS appoints VPs, ideastream promotes three staffers …
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Amy Wigler joins PBS as VP of multiplatform marketing and content.
Programs/Content
Like news audience, core classical fans are tuning in more
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Core listeners have become even more important to classical radio stations during the pandemic as their loyalty and time spent listening has increased.