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‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ seeks new audiences with YouTube expansion
Fred Rogers Productions expects that the new YouTube content will increase overall shareability and help more kids and parents find the show.
Nebraska Public Media adds ‘dedicated’ Omaha FM station, increasing statewide reach
The station will feature news and talk programs during the day and a mix of rock, blues, folk and alternative country at night.
WXPN celebrates nation’s semiquincentennial with eclectic initiatives uplifting local music
The Philadelphia station is taking advantage of its location in the nation’s birthplace with an array of anniversary-related endeavors embracing local musicians.
University sells radio station to Lehigh Valley Public Media
LVPM has managed WLVR-FM since 2019.
South Dakota Public Broadcasting host Karl Gehrke dies at 64
“Karl was a vibrant presence at SDPB for more than three decades, touching countless listeners across the state and beyond through his passion for music and storytelling,” the station said in a press release.
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How public radio invented, used and forgot the measure of its own worth — and how it can begin anew.Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media.NPR hires Nadine Zylstra as CCO
Zylstra comes to NPR from Pinterest and was a previous VP at Sesame Workshop.
New partnership preserves PBS on Ohio’s WBGU
WBGU had previously announced that it would end its PBS affiliation at the end of June.Take your reporting for a walk: Why public media should pilot walking tours
Tours offer the opportunity to build trust, boost audience engagement, generate revenue and communicate local news and information.Arkansas TV will keep PBS affiliation after foundation raises funds to cover dues
The Arkansas TV Foundation secured about $5 million since March, when the commission paused its plan to end ties with PBS.
‘Circle Round’ co-founders leave WBUR after feeling that they were ‘not a priority’
The co-founders are going independent to start their own podcast for kids.Maryland governor vetoes advertising set-aside legislation that could benefit pubcasters
The bill’s advocates are seeking a path forward for the bill because “failure is not an option,” said Rebecca Snyder, executive director of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association.Comings and goings: OPB CEO joins PBS board, NYPR announces promotions …
Rachel Smolkin was elected to the PBS board of directors.
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