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Jazz Media Lab stations test strategies for cultivating younger audiences 

By Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | April 15, 2022

The three-year grant program backs five stations as they build digital platforms, sponsor intergenerational music collaborations and rethink the definition of jazz.

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New grant gives jazz stations a ‘monumental opportunity’

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 28, 2021

The grant will create a “unique opportunity to learn from each other and to help and support each other,” said WBGO CEO Steve Williams.

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How music stations can help local artists and listeners get through the coronavirus crisis

By Steve Robinson, President (New Media Productions) | March 17, 2020

Respond to concert cancellations by opening your studios and airwaves for live performances by local musicians.

A DJ looks back on 50 years on jazz radio in the nation’s capital

By Rusty Hassan, Host (WPFW) | February 12, 2019

Rusty Hassan has seen shows and stations come and go during his long career on Washington, D.C., airwaves, and he’s still at it.

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WFMT Radio Network partners internationally to broadcast Chicago Jazz Festival

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 28, 2017

Audio from the festival will air in China and Europe.

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Tennessee station switches to Americana format

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 29, 2016

WMOT partners with Music City Roots for the new format.

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Pittsburgh Public Media asks supporters to back jazz station

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 26, 2016

The station needs to raise $150,000 by the end of the year to broadcast on a new FM signal.

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KUOW plans new jazz service in advance of possible KPLU purchase

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 12, 2016

KUOW will unveil a preview of Planet Jazz next week.

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Jazz broadcaster expands reach to Pittsburgh with new FM signal

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 8, 2016

Pittsburgh Public Media bought the 101.1 FM signal from State University of New York.

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