Development
Ohio station gives listeners a way to escape pledge drive
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Pledge-free web streams have declined in popularity in recent years, but some stations still offer the option to sustainers.
Quick Takes
KQED’s ‘California Report’ crosses border
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KUNR in Reno, Nev., will air the morning news program.
Tech
Digital team narrows search for developer of universal pubmedia sign-in
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At the PMBA Conference, KQED Chief Digital Officer Tim Olson discussed plans for a shared digital infrastructure for public media.
Programs/Content
New KQED podcast takes cue from NYT’s ‘The Daily’
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The morning podcast also relies on interviews with reporters for analysis of the day’s news.
Quick Takes
A month after ransomware attack, KQED is still stuck in the ’90s
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The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the station is rebuilding lost systems and strengthening network security.
System/Policy
A little San Francisco public media history for PMDMC
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Bay Area stations have a unique role in the history of public media fundraising.
Quick Takes
‘PBS NewsHour,’ KQED win funding to combat misinformation
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The Knight Prototype Fund is backing 20 projects to fight fake news.
Programs/Content
KQED shares news, gathers feedback through partnership with Nextdoor
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The San Francisco station is posting hyperlocal news and interacting with Bay Area residents as one of the social networking site’s first media partners.
System/Policy
After release of results, stations announce plans for FCC auction largesse
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The big sums will help to expand services, pay off debts and enable technical upgrades.