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secondeye replied to Lisa A's discussion 'Who owns the video?'

I this Owning or licensing means that you have all the proof that you are the owner of this video? is that so? please correct me. thanks.. Pay per click ads Funny email forwards

February 3

P G Sroufe replied to Mark Jeffries's discussion 'Is It Time to Kick Out Andre Reiu?'

Yes.

February 2

P G Sroufe replied to Aaron Read's discussion 'The "PM Magazine" Model'

As a for PM Magazine producer for multiple stations (at the same time), the model works. The key concept is to make it as local as possible. If there is a story that is so local that it would not make the cut at the national level, you can still us…

February 2

Shane Barker replied to Current.org moderator's discussion 'What's your reaction to Kachingle? Or other such online payment systems?'

Thanks, Steve. I'd be very curious to know what NPR and PBS come up with.

January 19

Current.org moderator replied to Current.org moderator's discussion 'What's your reaction to Kachingle? Or other such online payment systems?'

I've heard that NPR and PBS are looking into simpler systems payment like what you suggest. What I've heard so far is that cell companies (possibly other phone companies, too) expect a big commission to handle these payments. I could imagine they do…

January 18

Shane Barker replied to Current.org moderator's discussion 'What's your reaction to Kachingle? Or other such online payment systems?'

Kachingle seems like an interesting prospect, but still a little too involved, imo, for the type of donor this kind of "micro-pledging" would attract. I think the new text donation route would be easier, faster and more appealing to the person who w…

January 15

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…

January 4

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

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Who owns the video? 6 Replies

Started by Lisa A in Making programming for public media. Last reply by secondeye Feb 3.

Is It Time to Kick Out Andre Reiu? 6 Replies

Started by Mark Jeffries in Fundraising, revenue prospects and needs. Last reply by P G Sroufe Feb 2.

The "PM Magazine" Model 6 Replies

Started by Aaron Read in Making programming for public media. Last reply by P G Sroufe Feb 2.

Is there room for laughter in public radio? 7 Replies

Started by Matt Fleeger in Making programming for public media. Last reply by secondeye Jan 23.

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.

Dismayed 2 Replies

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

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.

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.

Hidden?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Eric Dyson

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

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.

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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