Tech
Stations should vet data in preparation for universal sign-in, says CPB exec
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During a Public Media Business Association session, CPB’s VP for digital strategies discussed the potential of the technology.
System/Policy
Annual CPB report again finds smaller stations trailing in revenues
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“We’ve been knee-deep in this situation for what feels like forever,” said CPB System Development SVP Ted Krichels.
Programs/Content
Promising filmmakers receive Jacquie Jones scholarships
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Four documentary projects are receiving support from a fund honoring the late executive director of Black Public Media.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee approves increased Ready To Learn funding, $495M for CPB
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The bill would boost Ready To Learn funding by more than $2 million.
System/Policy
House Appropriations subcommittee approves funding increase for CPB
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The bill would add $50 million to CPB’s appropriation.
System/Policy
CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds
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Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.
System/Policy
Trump again calls for zeroing out pubmedia funds
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The president’s fiscal year 2020 budget marks his third attempt to end funding for CPB.
System/Policy
Senate places three presidential nominees on CPB Board
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Confirmed board members include a former ambassador and a member of the RNC executive committee.
System/Policy
Next CPB funding request will grow by $50 million, Butler tells APTS Summit
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APTS President Pat Butler also said that the organization is exploring several spectrum revenue partnerships, including with Netflix.