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Initiative
October 2002
Where are you relative to your goals?
We've made several changes. We added Democracy Now, Monday-Friday after
NPR at 6pm-7pm. While we didn't get much response early on, during recent
weeks as the possibility of war approaches, listeners have become more
and more vocal. We are providing another "voice" not heard
elsewhere, to an audience thirsty for as much information as possible
to understand and make decisions. We have also been successful at doing
daily produced promos telling folks some highlights for the upcoming
day. Since we are all fully committed to "patchwork" programming,
I had our web designer craft a program guide that is color coded highlighting
our many genres of music, etc. It's working beautifully.
Most of you defined one or two target audiences. Based on the research,
are you reaching those audiences? If not, what are you planning to do
about it?
Yes, we continue to hit our target audiences. I am still concerned
over the fewer female listeners. We haven't made plans to change that
as yet. We'll add that to our next set of goals.
What is your current thinking about programming at your station?
What areas are you monitoring? How satisfied are you with the level
of public service you are providing? How do you plan to improve it?
I'm very pleased with programming at the station right now. We continue
to be successful in programming with volunteers from all walks of life.
Fortunately, they are gifted and paint outstanding musical canvases
each day! We have worked to tighten up technical issues with more training.
Have you seen a noticeable increase (or decrease) in your listener-sensitive
financial support? (membership, underwriting, community events, etc.)?
Our recent membership drive was the most successful we've had in years!
We made a point to play up that we are so rare...."independent
media"....also, the Democracy Now folks came out in force...as
well as those who love NPR and the contrast of the two shows. Also,
our fine work in covering the fires this summer was appreciated. As
well as more interviews of local characters and interesting stories.
Our music continues to enthrall our listeners. Our underwriting is better
than ever and our community events are well attended and fun.
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NEW!
Reply Comments on Diversity of Ownership
On August 29th, NFCB joined with other major media partners to file reply comments that commended the FCC for its effort to increase ownership diversity. [Click here to view the briefs in their entirety]
NEW!
Major Giving Seminar, Pt. 3 Online
Audio and slides from NFCB’s 3rd web seminar on Major Giving: Engaging Management and Leadership Volunteerrs are now available for download and review by Members. Other recordings from past webinars can also be found on this webpage.
[Click here to log into the Member Area and view the recording]
NEW!
Major Giving Seminar, Pt. 2 Online
Audio and slides from NFCB’s 2nd web seminar on Major Giving: Identifying and Cultivating Donors are now available for download and review by Members. Other recordings from past webinars can also be found on this webpage.
[Click here to log into the Member Area and view the recording]
NEW!
Amicus Brief on Indecency
On August 7th, NFCB and the ACLU filed a brief criticizing the FCC’s regulation of “indecent speech”.
[Click here to read the brief in its entirety]
NEW!
Major Giving Seminar Online
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar on Major Giving are now available for download and review by Members. Other recordings from past webinars can also be found on this page.
[Click here to log into the Member Area and view the recording]
NEW!
Business Planning for
New Stations
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar on Business Planning are now available for download and review.
[Click here to view the recording]
NEW!
Governance & Operations
for New Stations
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar on Governance and Operations are now available for download and review.
[Click here to view the recording]
NEW!
Web Conference Series
NFCB proudly announces a new webinar series for Members only.
[Click here to see the schedule of sessions]
NEW!
New Technologies,
New Music
This fall, we’re launching a project for New York stations that’ll help them access independent music via new technology platforms.
[Click here to find out more]
NEW!
The FCC has issued a new version of The Public and Broadcasting, revised April 2008.
[Click here to view and print this document for your station’s public file.]
Political Broadcasting Online
Audio and slides from NFCB’s web seminar with John Crigler are now available for download and review for NFCB Members.
[Click here to log into the Member Area and view the recording]
Press Release
New NFCB Hire Will Head New Technologies, New Station Building
[Click here to read the Press Release]
Legal Handouts from the Community Radio Conference
The law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer provided these handouts on legal issues at the 2008 Community Radio Conference.
[Click here to access the documents.]
The full 33rd Annual Radio Conference Agenda
Descriptions of all the Conference sessions and the full schedule of events are now online.
Latino Public Radio Consortium
The LPRC issues a Brown Paper calling for a different kind of public media system.
[Click here to read the Brown Paper]
Basic Radio Station Website Strategies
See the PowerPoint presentation on listeners’ use of station websites and tips for designing yours.
[View Now]
Music Licensing Information
Includes fee schedules and links to licensing applications.
Check Your Indecency IQ
Attorney John Crigler of Garvey Schubert Barer has an indecency quiz. Take the quiz and see how much you know about current FCC indecency rulings. John has also written an indecency primer. Download and read the Primer.
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