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PBS, NPR Stations Debut Forum Network Lecture Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 17, 2009 - 12:26pm.

Boston - PBS, NPR and WGBH on Tuesday re-launched the Forum Network, a national digital media lecture service and website that provides free educational content featuring thinkers, scientists, policymakers, artists, authors and community leaders. The site began as part of Boston's WGBH, but through funding from PBS, NPR, CPB and the Lowell Institute, was re-launched as a national platform.

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NPR Gets $3 Million to Launch Local Online Journalism Venture

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 2, 2009 - 6:46am.

Washington - National Public Radio (NPR) announced on Friday that it will launch a new online local journalism venture, funded with $3 million from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Knight Foundation.

Public Radio Stations, SoundExchange Set Webcast Royalties

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 11, 2009 - 11:35am.

Washington - SoundExchange, the recording industry entity set up to collect and distribute digital music royalties, announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) on webcasting royalty rates for public radio stations through 2015. Under the deal, CPB will pay SoundExchange a total of $2.4 million for the term 2011-2015, based upon anticipated usage, with additional payments to be made if usage exceeds expectations.

Public Interactive to Send Public Radio Data to SoundExchange

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 4, 2009 - 12:46pm.

Washington - National Public Radio's (NPR) Public Interactive, a unit that serves the online needs of some 325 public radio and television stations, announced on Thursday that it will collect and report public radio music streaming activities to SoundExchange on behalf of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additionally, Public Interactive will report streaming data for NPR and member stations, the National Federation of Community Broadcasters members, American Public Media (APM), the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) and Public Radio International (PRI).

Public Radio, SoundExchange Agree on Webcast Royalties

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 15, 2009 - 11:48am.

Washington - The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) on Thursday said it has reached an agreement with SoundExchange, an entity set up by record labels to collect and distribute digital royalties, on the rates and terms that public radio stations will pay to stream music online. Under the terms, which cover the period of January 2005 through December 2010, SoundExchange will receive an upfront payment of $1.85 million, in addition to "consolidated usage and playlist reporting from CPB on behalf of the entire public radio system," FMQB.com reports.

Career Moves: February 23, 2007

Authored by dmw on February 23, 2007 - 3:23pm.

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Yahoo Music announced Ian Rogers as General Manager replacing David Goldberg, the former VP, and Robert Roback, the former General Manager, who resigned last week for personal reasons.

Career Moves: September 22, 2006

Authored by dmw on September 22, 2006 - 8:54am.

Hands-On Mobile, a global publisher of mobile lifestyle, games and personalization products, today announced the promotion of Keith McCurdy to Chief Operating Officer. McCurdy was previously President of Studios and Products at Hands-On Mobile. In his expanded role as COO, Mr. McCurdy will now be responsible for North America carrier sales, marketing and business development initiatives, in addition to overseeing the company's U.S. games and product development.

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85 Public Radio Stations Awarded $7.74 Million for Digital Transition

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:06pm.

Washington - The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced on Thursday that it has awarded $7.74 million in new grants to 85 public radio stations transitioning to digital broadcasting technology.