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Making The Scene: A digital model for creating a regional multiplatform destination
There is no shortage of great ideas, but making them a reality is not always easy.Study to give public TV first granular look at local audiences
TRAC Media Services is starting a deep dive into demographics, with findings that counter conventional wisdom.New NEA grants fuel public media projects nationwide
The grants are the second round this fiscal year, bringing the NEA’s total support to $103.4 million.
Stalking of Minnesota host highlights common but little-discussed threat to female DJs
The lofty world of public radio is as affected as any broadcaster by harassment described as steady, ubiquitous and taking many forms.CPB backs collaboration in Baltimore on coverage of Freddie Gray aftermath
Two stations are working together to expand reporting on the city's response to Gray's death.Murrows go to pubcasters, SPJ recognizes radio, and more awards in public media
Idaho Public Television's Outdoor Idaho won six awards from the Idaho Press Club.
Senate resolution upholds forward funding for CPB
The joint resolution approves the blueprint for the $3.8 trillion 2016 federal budget.The Pub #17: Ira hearts capitalism; The “secret sauce” behind NPR’s mic sound; All public media should be Creative Commons–licensed
We contemplate the notion that public radio’s biggest star evidently doesn’t want public radio to be public anymore.At Hot Docs, filmmakers make pitches and face brutal feedback
At the Circus Maximus of the nonfiction film world, a nod from a commissioning editor can mean financial life or death.Next year's PBS budget proposes live-streaming experiments
The tests would involve both over-the-top and mobile platforms.PBS's Steve Friedman dies; directed copyright administration
Friedman joined PBS in 1985 as a copyright associate.Chicago Public Media announces plan for digital upgrades, products
The station also hired its first chief digital officer.NPR board announces candidates for open seats
Six candidates are seeking election for three open seats on the board.PBS-BBC nonfiction deal embarks with focus on nature, science
More films for Nature are among the offerings.Charles Benton, longtime advocate for public service media, dies at 84
Benton became an advocate for public broadcasting during its formative years.
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