The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has introduced two groundbreaking grant programs aimed at bridging the digital divide in America. Recognizing that broadband access alone isn't enough, these programs address the lack of digital skills and equipment in millions of homes. Here's a closer look at these opportunities and how public media organizations can get involved. State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program The...
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We’re excited to see that NPR has recently joined forces with the New England News Collaborative (NENC) to establish a regional newsroom, encompassing ten stations across six states from Connecticut to Maine. This collaboration marks NPR’s fifth regional newsroom, following those in Texas, California, the Gulf States, and the Midwest. Collaborative newsrooms enhance public media organizations’ capability to deliver trustworthy, multimedia journalism—an essential ingredient...
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Public media leaders are invited to join Paragon for an exclusive screening and discussion of Join or Die. This documentary explores the half-century decline of American civic institutions and community connections as noted in the research of Harvard professor Robert Putnam, renowned for his 1995 essay, “Bowling Alone.” What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? What can we do about it?...
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Public Media Company was recently featured in two Current articles discussing the vital role of public media in strengthening local news. Wyncote Foundation Report Austin Fuller reported on the Wyncote Foundation’s latest paper highlighting the transformative changes needed for public media organizations to effectively pivot toward local news coverage. Public Media Company CEO, Tim Isgitt, notes that the report aims to inspire and provoke thought...
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On July 10, 2024, Public Media Company co-hosted the following webinar with Current. Email Tim Isgitt with questions or comments. Press Forward: Opportunities for Local Public Media Organizations Robust local news is a public good essential for the well-being of our communities and the civic health of a thriving democracy. That’s the premise behind the Press Forward donor collaborative, which is raising and deploying new...
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On June 26, 2024, Public Media Company hosted the following webinar. Email Alison Scholly with questions or comments. Generative AI: An Overview for Public Media Leaders In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Generative AI is a game-changing technology that promises to revolutionize the way media organizations operate. Join Tim Olson (SVP of Digital Strategic Operations at KQED) and Eric Dhan (Community Manager at PRX Podcast...
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For 23 years, Public Media Company has worked to strengthen local public and independent media organizations around the country, and we are pleased to share our biannual report highlighting our work and impact over the past two years. Here are a few key highlights from 2022-2023: Collaboration: Worked with 117 public and nonprofit media organizations, enhancing their ability to inform, connect, and inspire local...
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Since 2001, Public Media Company has been empowering public media organizations to expand their reach, engage their communities, and secure their futures. Decades later, in an era marked by profound shifts in information consumption, community engagement, and democratic participation, the imperative for nonprofit local media that serves the public interest has never been clearer. Our new three-year strategic plan aims to meet this moment and...
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On April 25, 2024, Public Media Company co-hosted the following webinar with Public Media Content Collective. You can watch it here or download the slides. Email Alison Scholly (alison@publicmedia.co) with questions or comments. Breaking the Mix: Navigating the Move to Single-Format Radio It’s no secret that single-format stations typically outperform those with a mixed format of news and music. By maintaining a consistent, continuous programming...
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We want to thank our many friends and partners who took time to complete Public Media Company’s March 2024 field survey. We received responses from an array of public and nonprofit media organizations, as well as support organizations and funders. Your responses are incredibly helpful and give us valuable insight into the issues that are impacting local media organizations’ businesses models and services to...
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