Quick Takes
CPB puts another $3.3 million into news collaborations
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A total of 23 stations are involved in projects funded in this round.
System/Policy
To build on public media’s news collaborations, consider lessons from two startups
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To succeed at creating a “network effect,” partner stations need to integrate collaborations into their newsrooms and rethink their digital strategies.
Quick Takes
Senate committee gives CPB full funding, $20M for interconnection
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Both the House and Senate Appropriation panels defied the president on CPB funding.
Quick Takes
Six stations team up for journalism collaborative covering Western U.S.
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CPB is supporting the initiative with a $475,000 grant.
Quick Takes
CPB assists stations in Harvey’s path with emergency grants
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Houston Public Media and KEDT in Corpus Christi, Texas, have received initial support.
Programs/Content
Music format highlighting hip-hop, other genres seeks home on public radio
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CPB is backing development of the new “Urban Alternative” format and looking for three stations to start airing it this year.
Quick Takes
CPB Inspector General challenges classification of UNC-TV funds
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The IG recommended that CPB recover about $38,000 in excess payments to the station.
System/Policy
CPB convenes public TV leaders to help system innovate
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The Future Business Strategies initiative is a different kind of project for CPB.
System/Policy
House committee backs funds for Ready To Learn, passes over interconnection
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The committee recommends $25.7 million for the public TV early literacy project.