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American Public Media receives its largest gift ever
The gift will support investments in technology and music programming.Fugitive Ohio shoplifter is fanatic for ‘Downton’ DVD collections
Branden Joseph Deel, aka the “Downton Abbey Addict,” has the honor of being the latest Fugitive of the Week in Columbus, Ohio.WGBH to open studio in Boston Public Library
The space is expected to open next summer.
‘The Pub’ #44: Public media travel guru Rick Steves, live in Atlanta
The travel host discusses his business model, whether he feels pressure to follow Vice’s example, his advocacy for marijuana legalization and more.Ben Carson draws attention over talk of ‘glyconutrients’ in pledge program
It’s not often that a public television pledge program ends up in press coverage of a presidential campaign.The great NPR chicken rescue of 2015
Maybe the P in NPR stands for poultry.
At debut, Audience Engine offers CRM and pledge-drive tools
Creators of the open-source software call it “a new tool for media and democracy.”Dash Conference surveys prospects for radio’s future in the car
Among public media outlets, NPR aims to thrive in the world of connected cars.WEDU to hire staff, create new TV series with $4M gift
Donor Phyllis Ensign watched WEDU “almost exclusively,” according to friends.In move to NPR, Public Media Platform gains “institutional heft”
Founding members of the PMP will continue to advise on its development.Now hear this: Audible is underwriting ‘Masterpiece’
Audible, which sells and produces audio books and spoken-word programming, steps into the spot vacated by designer Ralph Lauren.CPB supports Ohio River regional journalism collaboration
The collaboration will involve seven stations in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.KCETLink’s new programming schedule reveals balancing act
Brand-new and renewed shows, plus a web series with Mark Bittman, signal a continued effort to thrive in the post-PBS era at the station.Zachary takes over in Milwaukee, WNYC expands newsroom, and other comings and goings in public media
Zachary succeeds Ellis Bromberg, who is retiring later this month.PBS Kids underwriting changes provide more space for sponsor messages
The updated policy will create new opportunities for delivering promotional messages online.
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