System/Policy
After sale of Classical South Florida, scramble is on to ensure coverage in Palm Beach
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A former director of Classical South Florida’s board is looking to buy back one of the signals sold to a religious broadcaster.
System/Policy
American Public Media Group lays off 10 in newsroom, cancels ‘Wits’
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The changes complete a planned reorganization first revealed earlier this month.
Quick Takes
Classical goes off the air in South Florida this week as APMG announces sale
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American Public Media Group is selling Classical South Florida to Educational Media Foundation for $21.7 million.
Stations
American Public Media Group aims to sell Fla. classical network to religious broadcaster
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The three-station network has consistently lost money.
Stations
APMG plans organizational changes, no more ‘business as usual’
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An internal memo announced structural changes and cuts to staff and programs as part of an effort to focus resources.
System/Policy
Public radio organizations weigh in on FCC public file proposal
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A proposal to require noncommercial radio stations to disclose program funders and share other public file records online has prompted widely varying reactions among public and religious broadcasters. In filings with the FCC, Native Public Media, an association representing tribal media organizations, warned that the change would be too burdensome and could lead to the demise of some of its radio stations. American Public Media Group — the largest owner of public radio stations in the U.S. — welcomed greater standards of transparency. Meanwhile, the National Federation of Community Broadcasters staked out a middle ground, proposing an exemption for stations with small staffs. Another major player among noncommercial radio broadcasters, Educational Media Foundation, objected to online disclosure of its stations’ program donors, as did Native Public Media.