Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
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PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.
People
Langner rises at Public Media Co., Terwelp to head Aspen Public Radio, and other comings and goings
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CEO Marc Hand will focus on PMC’s Public Media Venture Group.
System/Policy
Organizations unveil details of new purchasing plan for stations
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CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.
System/Policy
Public Media Co., WGBH business unit to launch first pubmedia purchasing service
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CPB is providing $250,000 for the venture.
System/Policy
Pubcasting orgs decline to support request for ATSC 3.0 must-carry rules
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PBS, CPB and American’s Public Television Stations said in an FCC filing that they recognize the commission is “not inclined” to back the must-carry requirement proposed by Public Media Co.
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Public TV urges FCC to exempt stations from ATSC 3.0 simulcasting rules
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TV broadcasters want the FCC to allow them to use vacant channels for the simulcasts required during ATSC 3.0 rollout.
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House tax reform bill seeks end to tax-exempt deals for nonprofits
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The financing strategy is used by public broadcasters on large capital projects, such as NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
System/Policy
New Public Media Venture Group will exploit potential of ATSC 3.0
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The group will look at technology, local public service expansion and revenue-generating joint ventures.
System/Policy
In aftermath of spectrum auction, even stations that sat out could still benefit
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Public broadcasters can still explore channel-sharing options, take advantage of equipment upgrades and plan an investment fund that would help the entire system.
