Development
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
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Development
PBS will help stations convert social media followers to donors during March pledge
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Stations will work with Goodworld.me, a platform that streamlines the process of making donations via Facebook and Twitter.
Classical music
New Orleans’ WWNO adds full-time classical signal
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The broadcaster acquired the translator at 104.9 FM last fall.
System/Policy
Public media backers work to counter possible federal budget cuts
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Public broadcasters and their advocates aren’t waiting for President Trump’s initial budget to mobilize support for CPB funding.
Tech
Working group may form to shape pubmedia’s ATSC strategy
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The CEO of Public Media Co. says pubcasters are at risk of losing out to commercial interests if they fail to advocate for their use of the upcoming technical standard.
Quick Takes
‘Serial’ creators announce new podcast, production company
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The debut podcast “S-Town” will be released next month.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #88: Lewis Wallace on getting fired from ‘Marketplace’
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The reporter discusses how a not especially edgy meditation on journalistic standards got him fired.
Quick Takes
Empire State Building sues Pacifica over $1.35M in unpaid rent
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Pacifica has been “chronically late” on payments, according to the Empire State Realty Trust.
Programs/Content
‘Marketplace’ reporter fired after post questioning objectivity in journalism
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The journalist believes public media’s standards for newsroom diversity and objective reporting are in conflict.
System/Policy
Key lawmaker downplays threat to CPB funding
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If the White House is serious about reducing the deficit, its budget will target larger programs, Rep. Cole says.
Development
‘Nova’ sets $2.25M stretch goal for first Kickstarter campaign
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With crowd backing, a science special featuring David Pogue would be distributed to every U.S. high school.