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Here’s How San Francisco’s KQED Rebranded to Boost Listenership
"Radio doesn’t need to accept its demise," writes Ernesto Aguilar
The author is executive director of radio programming and innovation initiatives at KQED in San Francisco.
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Community Broadcaster: LPFM-250’s Time Is Now
Rural communities especially may benefit greatly by low-power FM power increase
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Community Broadcaster: Giving Mood
A new report’s silver lining indicates a prospective noncom radio opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Masks Off
Are state changes prompting stations to stop requiring face coverings?
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Community Broadcaster: Going to the Doges
NPR’s step may show noncom radio its next financial opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Urgent Action
Stations have a big to-do list to prepare for the national EAS test
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Community Broadcaster: Reopening Radio
Stations have much to consider when it comes to welcoming back staff and guests
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Community Broadcaster: New Radio Filing Is Here
The FCC opens the gates for noncommercial radio in November
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Community Broadcaster: Hidden Figures
The movement for pay transparency benefits stations and candidates
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Community Broadcaster: How Stations Fight the Virus
Report sheds light on community radio’s pandemic service
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Community Broadcaster: Vaccines and Impact
Community radio must be included in President Biden’s vaccine education planning
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Community Broadcaster: Is OnlyFans Music’s Next Royalty Model?
The latest SoundCloud proposal prompts conversation on artists and equity
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Community Broadcaster: Things Fall Apart
A nonprofit media outlet’s implosion offers leadership lessons
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Community Broadcaster: Unspoken
Love him or not, the late Rush Limbaugh is an example of radio’s real...
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Community Broadcaster: Has Radio Done Enough to Fix its Racist Past?
While many stations have stepped up, it’s time to address history
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Community Broadcaster: DJing the Generational Divide
Radio must consider how Millennials and Gen-Z hear hosts
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Community Broadcaster: Distant Tension
How can stations maintain a productive work culture remotely?
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Community Broadcaster: How Biden Helps Radio
Four ways the Biden/Harris administration can engage with local broadcasters
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Community Broadcaster: Off-Air
“The Daily”’s scandal reminds community radio about the value of trust
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Community Broadcaster: Making Sense of Chaos
What can a small community radio broadcaster do when breaking news is the priority?
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Community Broadcaster: Diversity Was Radio’s Story of the Year
From scandals to inspiring efforts, noncommercial radio was defined by equity in 2020
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Community Broadcaster: Difference Makers
Community radio deserves your year-end donation
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Community Broadcaster: Taking Chances
Stations’ diversity puzzles may require fresh thinking
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Community Broadcaster: Inclusive Service Is the Future
Urban alternative’s spotlight shows it is time for radio to act on diversity
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Community Broadcaster: Four Election Day Issues to Avoid
What radio needs to be aware of in its campaign coverage
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Community Broadcaster: Mask Off
Local disputes over face coverings offer chances for radio to intervene
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Community Broadcaster: Tuned Out
A new report details journalism declines, and community radio opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Correct the Record
How can stations best educate before Election Day?
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Community Broadcaster: Why Look Away?
Radio’s latest harassment controversies prompt questions about our acceptance of internal problems
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Community Broadcaster: Devices for Democracy
Stations’ political files are more important than we realize
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Community Broadcaster: Turned Up
How can a music station respond to today’s cultural explosion?
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Community Broadcaster: Try Harder
It’s time for public media to end its bad-faith gesturing over diversity, act, and...
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Community Broadcaster: Rest in Peace
How can community radio best reflect community sentiment and the George Floyd case?
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Community Broadcaster: Under the Influence
On foreign actors in the noncommercial media world
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Community Broadcaster: Four Zoom Tips for Community Radio
Our social distancing does not need to be completely distant
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Community Broadcaster: Remote Forever
If social media giants can do it, why can’t we?
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Community Broadcaster: Underwriting’s Murder Hornet
Just when underwriting was tough, a new case strikes fear
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Community Broadcaster: #GivingTuesday and Radio
2020’s celebration is here. Are you ready?
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Community Broadcaster: Does Music Die?
College and community radio’s long tradition of in-studio performances may need to change
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Community Broadcaster: Now What?
How community radio returns to normal after a pandemic
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Community Broadcaster: Salute to Stations Fighting On
Many community radio stations are standing tall during coronavirus