Programs/Content
Utah’s KUED amps up local production with magazine series
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The creators of “This is Utah” say it’s as unique as the state where it’s produced.
Licensee of KHSU weighs options as community group makes bid for ownership
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Humboldt State University laid off most of KHSU’s staff last month, citing a disconnect between its mission and the station’s and a need to reduce spending.
System/Policy
Debut of music station summit zeroes in on challenges posed by copyright law
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The first-ever Public Radio Music Summit gave station leaders a rare chance to discuss common concerns.
People
Jerry Franklin: ‘Learn to fail quickly and then get up and keep going’
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The outgoing president of Connecticut Public looks back on his career at the station: “I had a terrific board of directors, and we kept reinventing ourselves.”
System/Policy
By censoring ‘Arthur’, Alabama network turns back the clock
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Truly, what is more dangerous: two men making a sacred commitment to one another, or the denial of that reality?
Programs/Content
After resolving disagreement, Apsell retires from WGBH
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Apsell has led “Nova” for 33 years.
Programs/Content
Alabama Public Television passes on ‘Arthur’ episode with gay wedding
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“PBS Kids programs are designed to reflect the diversity of communities across the nation,” a PBS spokesperson said.
Programs/Content
‘Sesame’ characters hit the road for 50th-birthday bash with stations
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“We wanted to bring ‘Sesame Street’ to every street,” said Bobbi English, VP of North American television at Sesame Workshop.
Programs/Content
Running toward the Renaissance of local news
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While many local journalism analyses — and hand-wringing — have focused on the decimation of local newspapers and the frantic pace of consolidation of local TV stations, nonprofit news has been growing and flourishing.
Programs/Content
How music stations have grappled with artists accused of misconduct
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During a panel at the annual Non-Commvention in Philadelphia, programmers discussed their handling of artists such as Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson and Richard Wagner.
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.