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Public TV stations adapt strategies for supporting out-of-school learning

By Sherrie Negrea, Freelance Contributor | June 14, 2022

Ohio stations have launched a $5 million project to help elementary students “accelerate their learning,” while WNET is refining its formula for delivering the day-camp experience via broadcasts.

Programs/Content

NEH pandemic relief grants boost indie filmmakers

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | October 5, 2021

ITVS, Firelight Media, the Sundance Institute and Appalshop Inc. received $5.5 million for filmmaking initiatives and other projects.

Development

How the pandemic prepared public media to build an audience-centered culture

By Joyce MacDonald, President and CEO (Greater Public) | June 17, 2021

By rethinking what we do for our communities and how, many organizations developed the skills needed to embrace change and improve audience service.

System/Policy

CPB approves plan to divide up $175M in emergency funding

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | April 16, 2021

The funding will be split evenly between radio and television, with $100 million prioritized for smaller stations.

People

Sleeping late, mountain biking and stupid TV shows: how our readers are getting through the pandemic

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Current Readers | March 30, 2021

As part of our series “The Way We Work Now,” we asked for your tips on staying sane and connected.

Development

Stations are cautiously optimistic that underwriting will rebound next year

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 16, 2021

Downturns were substantial last year, but stations have attracted new clients and are hopeful for the return of top clients.

People

Robert Siegel tests positive for COVID-19

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 11, 2021

The former “All Things Considered” host said he has a “pretty mild” case.

Education

Indiana invests $6.7M in statewide pilot of educational datacasts

By Spencer Nusbaum, Former Editorial Intern | December 3, 2020

The funds allow all of Indiana’s public TV stations to build capacity to deliver lessons to students who can’t access the internet.

System/Policy

In PBS’ 50th year, Paula Kerger sets course to ‘speak to the moment of what is happening now’

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter and Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | December 3, 2020

Instead of celebrating great moments of PBS’ history, 2020 has been a year to figure out what will “meet the needs of people right now,” says the organization’s president and CEO.

System/Policy

KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 12, 2020

The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.

Programs/Content

With in-person events on hold, organizations turn to ‘next best thing’ in virtual gatherings

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 21, 2020

The pandemic has forced nonprofit and public media to rethink their events strategies.

System/Policy

Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 8, 2020

The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.

Engagement

Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage

By Julie Halpert, Freelance Contributor | July 7, 2020

Public media’s largest and smallest newsrooms find that coverage shaped by listeners and readers invites more participation and builds trust.

Development

‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ album helps stations generate goodwill with donors

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 25, 2020

Stations are taking advantage of the free album to build connections with their communities.

System/Policy

Houston Public Media eliminates 8 positions in downsizing spurred by pandemic

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 23, 2020

Fifteen part-time staffers will also be affected.

Programs/Content

WTVP plans launch of multicast channel for at-home learning

By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern | June 9, 2020

The public TV station and local school system forged a partnership to improve at-home learning for students with limited internet access.

Programs/Content

Viewership gains during crisis point to strategy for building ‘NewsHour’ audience

By David LeRoy, Co-Founder (TRAC Media Services), Judith LeRoy, Co-Founder (TRAC Media Services) and Craig Reed, Executive Director (TRAC Media Services) | June 1, 2020

Increase viewing frequency with promotions that reinforce the program’s values of civic discourse and analysis.

Programs/Content

How small public radio stations are handling the pandemic

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 21, 2020

In a webinar co-presented by Current, leaders of two small stations discussed steps they’ve taken to respond to the pandemic.

Programs/Content

Virginia stations fill gaps in distance learning by putting teachers’ lessons on-air

By Julie Halpert, Freelance Contributor | May 20, 2020

VA TV Classroom, an instructional TV service produced by WHRO, targets K-12 students who can’t access the internet.

Programs/Content

Viewers flock to public TV for news, food shows during lockdown

By Judith LeRoy, Co-Founder (TRAC Media Services), David LeRoy, Co-Founder (TRAC Media Services) and Craig Reed, Executive Director (TRAC Media Services) | May 12, 2020

A spike in audience for “NewsHour” came from viewers tuning in more frequently.

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