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Mark Jeffries replied to Aaron Read's discussion 'The "PM Magazine" Model'
Which brings up something I've been wondering about for some time: With Pacifica's longtime history of hostility towards national programming, how is it that "Democracy Now!" is still on the air after 14 years and is the only remnant of David Giovan…
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Steve Robinson added a discussion
iTablet
In my article about the so-called iTablet, I quoted Newsweek's Daniel Lyon saying the announcement of the device will be made in June with release in December, 2010. The latest rumor is that Apple will make the announcement at the end of January wit…
December 27, 2009
William Baker replied to Aaron Read's discussion 'The "PM Magazine" Model'
Addendum: and thank you for the input about the FSRN radio program. Maybe you can help me clarify the differences if this becomes an issue. I really believe they are entirely two different animals. Bill
December 17, 2009
William Baker replied to Aaron Read's discussion 'The "PM Magazine" Model'
I know nothing about FSRN, but a great deal about PM MAGAZINE As I said in the article, it was the number one program in syndication, so ratings were not the problem. Quality was very high because each station had very controlled training and boot c…
December 17, 2009
Aaron Read replied to Aaron Read's discussion 'The "PM Magazine" Model'
Well you are asking the question with the obvious answer: FSRN, and Pacifica writ large, have always had money troubles...no doubt due in no small part to their strict adherence to "no corporate support / listener only support" model of funding, and…
December 17, 2009
Current.org moderator replied to Aaron Read's discussion 'The "PM Magazine" Model'
Theoretically, one risk of projects like this is that they have "distriibuted responsibility," because contributors aren't personally responsible for consistent quality, comprehensiveness and balance. The incentives have to be effective. You could…
December 16, 2009
Aaron Read replied to Matt Fleeger's discussion 'Is there room for laughter in public radio?'
Car Talk and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me are top-rated and top-earners. So I'd say yes, there is room for comedy on public radio.
December 16, 2009
Aaron Read added a discussion
The "PM Magazine" Model
I read Current's article about the possibilities for the "PM Magazine" model of, you might call it "distributed reporting"...multiple reporters at different stations all submitting reports/stories to a centralized collective. http://www.current.org…
December 16, 2009

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Aaron Read

The "PM Magazine" Model 5 Replies

Started by Aaron Read in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Mark Jeffries 1 day ago.

Steve Robinson

iTablet

Started by Steve Robinson in Technology: Video, audio and broadcast technology and public media Dec. 27, 2009.

Matt Fleeger

Is there room for laughter in public radio? 6 Replies

Started by Matt Fleeger in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Aaron Read Dec. 16, 2009.

Mark Jeffries

Is It Time to Kick Out Andre Reiu? 5 Replies

Started by Mark Jeffries in Fundraising, revenue prospects and needs. Last reply by Ezra Wall Nov. 28, 2009.

Current.org moderator

What's your reaction to Kachingle? Or other such online payment systems?

Started by Current.org moderator in Fundraising, revenue prospects and needs Nov. 23, 2009.

Current.org moderator

KCRW's builder: Seymour decides: She’ll try something different

Started by Current.org moderator in Public media -- the mission and the work Nov. 20, 2009.

Current.org moderator

Forget the drinking-the-Kool-Aid joke. We're working with NPR on something important

Started by Current.org moderator in Public media -- the mission and the work Nov. 16, 2009.

Lisa A

Who owns the video? 5 Replies

Started by Lisa A in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Peter Bang Nov. 14, 2009.

Karen Young

PBS ratings decline: why not try advertising? 8 Replies

Started by Karen Young in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Charles Morgan Nov. 2, 2009.

Marian Peterson

Dismayed 2 Replies

Started by Marian Peterson in Cost savings, efficiency and effectiveness in public media. Last reply by Ron Perrone Oct. 6, 2009.

Ellen Schneider

Do Producers and Funders Need Prenups? (www.thePrenups.org) 2 Replies

Started by Ellen Schneider in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Ellen Schneider Aug. 26, 2009.

Current.org moderator

Comments on the passing of Reading Rainbow 1 Reply

Started by Current.org moderator in Children's programming for public media. Last reply by Current.org moderator Jul. 30, 2009.

Mary Palmer

Hidden?

Started by Mary Palmer in Technology: Internet-based and interactive public media Jul. 7, 2009.

Imre Fitos

Hidden Radio Station Websites 9 Replies

Started by Imre Fitos in Technology: Internet-based and interactive public media. Last reply by PJ Swift Jun. 18, 2009.

Peter Kelley

Mass Broadcasters Hall of Fame 3 Replies

Started by Peter Kelley in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Peter Kelley Jun. 10, 2009.

Karen Everhart

Where now for pubradio's push to engage new listeners? 25 Replies

Started by Karen Everhart in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Ezra Wall Jun. 9, 2009.

Page Wilson

How does SoundExchange/CPB agreement benefit creativity and artists' pocketbooks? 3 Replies

Started by Page Wilson in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Imre Fitos May. 7, 2009.

Rick

Michael Eric Dyson

Started by Rick in Making programming for public media May. 6, 2009.

Michael Arnold

What can public radio do to diversify its audience? 5 Replies

Started by Michael Arnold in Making programming for public media. Last reply by Ron Perrone Apr. 7, 2009.

Will Wright

Is the lack of voices and sensibilities of color real or a perception/public relations crisis or both?! 4 Replies

Started by Will Wright in Minority programming, producers and audiences in public media. Last reply by Ron Perrone Apr. 7, 2009.

 
 

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