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.
Programs/Content
With archiving grant, Austin’s KUT will preserve tapes of long-running interview show focused on African Americans
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On the air since 1970, “In Black America” has aimed to present “a broad spectrum of the African American experience.”
Programs/Content
PBS’ plans for thematic programming will provide ‘cornerstones’ for station efforts
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At the PBS Annual Meeting, the network’s chief programmer said upcoming initiatives will be “built around specific content themes that are locked in and announced several months or even years in advance.”
Exit Interviews
Laura Walker: ‘Meeting mission and achieving deep impact are not warring principles’
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Reflecting on her 23 years as CEO of WYNC and NYPR, Laura Walker says success in public media comes from reaching for both ideals.
System/Policy
Mountain West News Bureau expands coverage to Nevada with addition of KUNR
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KUNR becomes the sixth station in the CPB-backed regional collaboration.
Tech
Public Media Group unveils strategies to build a public-private Next Gen TV network
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The new public benefit corporation, an affiliate of the Public Media Ventures Group, promises to operate as a neutral partner in developing local single-frequency network systems with public and commercial broadcasters.
Programs/Content
BBC shifts distribution of news shows to WETA
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WETA will take over distribution of “BBC World News” and “BBC World News America” to PBS stations starting Saturday.
People
Comings and goings: Third Coast co-founder to depart, NPR adds Hill voice …
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Johanna Zorn will leave the Third Coast International Audio Festival this fall.
Programs/Content
Amid growing competition, PBS Distribution boosts investment in British dramas
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A licensing partnership between PBS and WGBH is at the center of a strategy to “future-proof” the iconic “Masterpiece.”
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.
System/Policy
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.