System/Policy
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.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub #14: How to write pronouncers; Latino USA’s Chuy problem; Victory against patent trolls; No fair use on SoundCloud
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Pointers on writing pronouncers to keep hosts happy, and a major victory against a patent troll.
Development
WNET’s $20 million bequest will help combat anti-Semitism
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Dr. Poyta believed that the public media station would be “an effective tool to advocate for tolerance.”
System/Policy
As spectrum auction approaches, consider value of local service
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How do you determine the value of a public station for which public service, not return on investment, is the bottom line?
Obituaries
Lisa Simon, veteran Sesame Street director and producer, dies at 64
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Simon’s first responsibilities at Sesame Street included babysitting kids who appeared on the show.
Tech
Sony, WGBH roll out cloud-based alternative to master-control systems
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The companies say Public Media Management should save stations money while protecting their ability to control local programming.
System/Policy
CPB finds room for media innovation in 1967 Public Broadcasting Act
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CPB’s fresh look at the Act is part of its two-year “Future of Public Media Initiative.”
People
Bill Arhos, former KLRU president and co-creator of Austin City Limits, dies at 80
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A lively music scene in Texas inspired Arhos to create the long-running public TV show.
People
CPB’s Curren to retire, Reveal expands, and more comings and goings in public media
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Curren has been CPB’s c.o.o. since 2006.
Quick Takes
Patent office knocks down key claims against podcasters
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office dealt a legal blow Friday to Personal Audio LLC, the patent-holding company that claims to have invented podcasting technology.
System/Policy
Emergency management services bolster case for state funding to pubcasters
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Public broadcasters are increasingly using their contributions to emergency management when making the case for state funding.