People
How a composer’s accidental career builds on the legacy of ‘Sesame Street’
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“I just never thought this was my thing and so I sort of fell into it,” says music director Bill Sherman. “But now I just love it.”
Programs/Content
WHRO acquires oldies station with ‘passionate’ following
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With a signal boost and rebranding of WFOS as the Time Machine Radio Network, WHRO aims to reach a new audience of listeners and future donors. “There’s nothing else like it on the air,” said CEO Bert Schmidt.
Quick Takes
The Current launches 24/7 Prince-themed stream
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The stream will highlight “the roots and fruits of the Purple Family Tree.”
Programs/Content
California’s KCSN and KSBR partner to grow audience
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The new collaboration aims to solve a signal interference issue between the two stations.
Jazz
Tennessee station switches to Americana format
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WMOT partners with Music City Roots for the new format.
Programs/Content
How to pick theme music for your show, and how not to
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The art of radio and TV theme music and how to improve it.
Development
WDET apologizes for fundraising spots simulating tape decay
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Detroit’s WDET admitted in an August letter to donors that it used suspect advertising tactics in on-air fundraising spots promoting an ambitious music-restoration campaign.
Austin City Limits
Vaults of Austin City Limits move to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Producers of Austin City Limits have recorded more than 800 performances of the PBS rock music series during the past 37 years, but there are hours of footage that loyal viewers and music fans don’t even know about. Access to never-broadcast performances will come soon under a deal with Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…
Development
Pledge Pipeline 2012-13
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Current’s Pledge Pipeline previews 17 shows heading to public TV on-air membership drives in December 2012 and March 2013.