Programs/Content
NEH pandemic relief grants boost indie filmmakers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The former “All Things Considered” host said he has a “pretty mild” case.
Education
Indiana invests $6.7M in statewide pilot of educational datacasts
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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’
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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
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The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.