System/Policy
KCUR will lead $1.9M CPB-backed ‘collaboration of collaborations’ on election coverage
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The station in Kansas City, Mo., was chosen in part to counter coastal biases in coverage.
Programs/Content
With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders
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The Florida station launched “Meet the Helpers” locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Development
CPB aids Greater Public initiative to help stations step up major-gift game
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Greater Public’s Major Giving Academy will launch this fall with 20 participants.
System/Policy
How CPB is accelerating digital transformation across public media
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“No single entity can do it alone, but collectively, we can evolve to strengthen public media’s relationship with its audiences.”
System/Policy
House approves $50M hike in CPB support
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Lawmakers also voted for a $2 million increase in Ready To Learn funds and level support for interconnection.
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.