System/Policy
Noem’s public broadcasting cut proves she’s nothing like Mister Rogers and a lot like Trump
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South Dakota’s governor has proposed a sudden funding reduction for South Dakota Public Broadcasting after approving previous increases.
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
Programs/Content
New WOSU podcast aims to help listeners come to terms with aging
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The series tries to take a more optimistic look at getting older.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #11: ‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett
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In the late ’60s, Morrisett and his collaborators on “Sesame Street” wanted to know: Could television teach?
System/Policy
CPB’s American Graduate backs job training projects at stations
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The corporation announced the grants, which range from $170,000 to $200,000, at the annual meeting of the National Educational Telecommunications Association.
System/Policy
Media funders launch initiative to restore audience trust through engagement
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A new grant-making initiative will subsidize costs for newsrooms to adopt the Hearken and GroundSource platforms.
Pacifica agrees to loan for paying Empire State debt
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The loan was financed by a group of KPFK supporters.
Quick Takes
CPB unveils $500,000 in education engagement grants at NETA meeting
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Up to 50 stations can receive grants for educational engagement initiatives “beyond existing models such as camps and workshops,” CPB said in the announcement.
Obituaries
Former NPR diversity leader Walterene Swanston-NuevaEspana dies at 74
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“From the minute I set foot in the door at NPR, Walt was a source of friendship and wise counsel,” said NPR host Michel Martin.
Development
CDP and TRAC Media Services collaborate to help stations analyze Passport data
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A common challenge for stations is managing the data on giving and viewing behavior captured by the on-demand video service for donors.
Obituaries
Fans of Joe Frank remember the storyteller’s dark sonic magic
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The radio artist, who died Monday at 79, influenced many audio producers by expanding the medium’s potential as an art form.
Development
Merger unites three companies with pubmedia clients
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Allegiance Software, DMW Fundraising and Member Benefits are joining under the banner of the Allegiance Fundraising Group.