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The leaders of KUT and KERA spoke about how they’re managing the crisis in a webinar produced by Current, Greater Public, Public Radio Program Directors and the Public Media Journalists Association.
The half-hour program, airing May 8, presents stories of people on the front lines.
“In an effort to make sure that we could maintain the staff that we have and the work we were doing, we really couldn’t add another position.”
Most news stations gained AQH Share despite declines in persons listening.
The effort is supported by more than 20 organizations, including American Documentary and the Association of Independents in Radio.
Start planning how to set up operations for when staff can begin working from your station’s offices, studios and newsrooms.
The emergency funds provide extra assistance to small and rural public stations.
Stations had asked the network to move the briefings to a breaking news channel, pointing to President Trump’s handling of the daily events.
Haiku and student contributions are capturing the pros and cons of social distancing.
Public radio’s music stations are showing their listeners — and all radio broadcasters — how quickly they can spin on a dime and create new content, ramp up engagement and increase community support in a time of need.
Experts say stations should get creative and find new partners during the coronavirus outbreak.
The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.
A plan to provide over-the-air programming to students who lack internet access has emerged as a model for public TV stations across the country.
As donors reassess giving priorities during these uncertain times, we must emphasize our time-tested values and service to local communities.
A volunteer DJ and a station manager teamed up to keep swing jazz on the air in Colorado.
A veteran of remote work shares advice on how to quickly set up a dislocated team.
We’re tracking the programs, collaborations, events and initiatives prompted by the pandemic.
Public radio managers are implementing measure as they face the possibility of extended disruption to operations.
Stations in markets that are hardest hit by the virus should postpone their drives, says Greater Public’s Melanie Coulson.