Development
St. Louis Public Radio fundraiser takes flight for bird safety
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The station raised more than $26,000 to help equip its headquarters with bird-safety features.
Programs/Content
NEA grants boost public media groups, filmmakers
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The endowment provided nearly $880,000 to public media organizations and other nonprofits that create or support media projects centered on the arts.
System/Policy
KERA awaits city council approval to manage classical station
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Under the proposed contract, KERA would take over management of 100-year-old WRR and convert it to a noncommercial license.
Development
Public TV fundraisers weigh future of on-air pledge as shift to streaming accelerates
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After a difficult March drive, stations look for ways to head off “glidepath path downward.”
Obituaries
David Liroff, former VP and CTO for GBH, dies at 77
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Liroff worked for GBH for nearly 30 years.
System/Policy
How public media can make good on its commitment to diversity
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The seminal research initiative Audience 88 shaped programming for more than 30 years. It’s time for a new vision.
Tech
New tech promises better signals, more interactivity and data options for pubcasters
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At the NAB Show, broadcast tech companies rolled out FM boosters that enable “zonecasting” and previewed the next-generation capabilities they’re developing for HD Radio.
Programs/Content
Governor’s decision gives ‘Ear Hustle’ host a chance at freedom
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Rahsaan “New York” Thomas’ appointment with a parole board could bring him an early release from prison.
Programs/Content
Expansion of Nashville Public Radio prioritizes staff diversity with goals to better serve growing city
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With launch of “This is Nashville,” WPLN aims to deliver coverage that’s “driven by the community, for the community.”