System/Policy
Update to fee model ties NPR’s income to station donor revenue
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The network’s board approved last week a shift from basing station fees on broadcast audience, an effort to create a more “forward-looking” approach.
Tech
NPR asks FCC to let more stations boost digital signals
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The network argues that more flexibility in how the FCC grants such requests would “strengthen the existing digital radio ecosystem.”
Tech
Public media looks to new CMS for systemwide boost to web offerings
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With CPB’s backing, a push to transition NPR station sites to a new content management system has expanded to include TV stations and joint licensees.
Programs/Content
NPR expands ‘Up First’ to Saturdays
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Scott Simon will host the Saturday edition of the podcast.
People
NPR names next ‘TED Radio Hour’ host
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Manoush Zomorodi also hosts the WNYC Studios podcast “Note to Self.”
System/Policy
FCC proposal to end Channel 6 protections draws conflicting responses from NPR, KKJZ
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In comments filed this month, the California station raised concerns about TV channels interfering with radio broadcasts.
Programs/Content
Music-discovery platform created by Triple A stations moves to NPR’s website
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To reach more viewers with its locally produced videos, VuHaus has relocated to a new “Live Sessions” page on NPR.org.
Tech
To help confused users, NPR will consolidate its two apps into one
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“We realized that we basically had created arbitrary lines in our apps based upon how NPR was structured,” said NPR’s Kerry Lenahan.
Programs/Content
Tickets go fast for rare chance to see Tiny Desk shows at NPR
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This month’s Tiny Desk Fest is the first time NPR has invited the public to its popular performances — and the featured musicians will be a surprise.