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  Public Radio International - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Public Radio International, or PRI, is a not-for-profit corporation based in the United States founded in 1983 to develop non-commercial audio programming for public radio and other audio venues.
Although many National Public Radio (NPR) stations broadcast shows distributed by PRI, NPR and PRI are distinct, competing radio producers and distributors.
Public radio is a generic term for radio stations or programming that is not funded by advertising — specifically commercials.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_Radio_International   (595 words)

  
 Our Broadcasting Family - WXXI Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
National Public Radio is a private organization that produces and distributes news and cultural programming for 524 member public radio stations across America, and also through a growing worldwide network.
Public Radio International is an independent, private, nonprofit program distribution company with 529 affiliate stations around the globe.
Public broadcasting was the first to distribute television and radio programs by satellite, and the first to use closed captioning and descriptive video.
www.wxxi.org /about/family.htm   (257 words)

  
 Marketplace Underwriters
Public Radio International (PRI) is a public radio network that acquires, develops, funds, and distributes public radio programming from station-based, independent and international producers.
Formerly American Public Radio, PRI was founded in 1983 by five leading public radio stations to enable a diversity of program sources and production styles to be heard on public radio throughout the U.S. The network officially became Public Radio International July 1, 1994.
Public Radio International and National Public Radio are the two major distribution services for public radio.
marketplace.publicradio.org /underwriters/pri.html   (263 words)

  
 Radio Ink - The Voice of Radio Revolution
Minneapolis-based Public Radio International (PRI) today announced that it now serves 708 affiliate stations in the U.S. and Guam, eclipsing the landmark network number as PRI prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2003.
Public radio is full of people doing fine work, in semi-obscurity.
PRI was founded originally as American Public Radio in 1983 and quickly grew from its five founding stations to reach 165 stations at the end of its first year.
www.radioink.com /HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=79994&pt=archive   (406 words)

  
 KGLP Gallup Public Radio - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
KGLP Gallup Public Radio is a New Mexico nonprofit corporation, licensed in 1992 to Gallup Public Radio, Inc., a non-commercial educational broadcast facility, serving Northwestern New Mexico and Northeastern Arizona.
KGLP Gallup Public Radio is a New Mexico nonprofit corporation, licensed to Gallup Public Radio, Incorporated, as a non-commercial educational broadcast facility, serving Northwestern New Mexico and Northeastern Arizona.
Although public radio is experiencing a growth unprecedented around the world and enviable by commercial stations, it still serves a niche audience in the United States that is middle aged, college educated, self actualized, extremely loyal and very opinionated about what they feel is "their station."
www.kglp.org /aboutus   (3434 words)

  
 Third Coast International Audio Festival // Chicago Public Radio
He teaches radio documentary radio at the Institute for Drama, Radio and Television in Brussels, and is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Radio Documentary Project Group and the International Features Conference.
He believes that radio is way better than print, that anybody can be made to say something interesting if you poke them enough times, and that when there is no scene in a story you should make one.
He discovered the joys of radio while at graduate school in the late 1980s, hosting a late night alternative music show at the local public radio station, while also producing a monthly news magazine for the community station.
www.thirdcoastfestival.org /annual_conference_2005_presenters.asp#orz   (3080 words)

  
 Open Directory - Arts:Radio:Formats:Public Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Public Radio is an informational, educational, and entertainment medium not dedicated to turning a profit.
Local public radio stations and radio show web sites sit in the main directory, with international, national, or regional networks getting their own sub categories.
National Public Radio is a radio network consisting of public radio member stations.
dmoz.org /Arts/Radio/Formats/Public_Radio/desc.html   (353 words)

  
 Public Radio International :: The Tavis Smiley Show to Premiere on Public Radio International(R)
His show is extraordinary, and we are proud to partner with him to bring his much- needed perspective to the discerning public radio listener.
About Public Radio International(R) PRI is public radio's leading source for innovative programming and audio content.
PRI is known for driving innovation in public radio through partnerships with stations, independent producers, and other organizations, and for working collaboratively to pool resources and share risk, cultivate new talent, and bring diverse voices and perspectives to the public airwaves.
sev.prnewswire.com /radio/20050311/CGF00411032005-1.html   (608 words)

  
 Public Radio FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
There are even radio networks (NPR, APR, etc.) which produce programming shared by many of these stations in the same way that commercial networks such as ABC or CBS produce programming for their stations.
Public radio (and public television) are often the only independent sources of news information in many communities.
Public radio "development" people do solicit corporate underwriters, much as commercial broadcast "sales people" solicit advertisers -- and they often cite audience research data to justify the "use" of public radio as a promotional tool to underwriters.
www.faqs.org /faqs/radio/public-radio-faq   (5529 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Tavis Smiley returning to public radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Smiley "deserves to be heard on public radio," Eleanor Harris, PRI marketing and distribution chief, said in a statement.
Smiley's show reflects PRI's effort to broaden "the range and reach of public radio," she said.
Radio stations can be affiliated with both the PRI and NPR networks, and Smiley said he "fully expects to be on the same number of stations, if not more," than the roughly 90 affiliates he reached with NPR.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-03-10-tavis-smiley_x.htm   (455 words)

  
 Podcasting News: Public Radio International Announces "Open Source" Podcast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Public Radio International, which in recent years has helped develop and syndicate some of public radio’s most innovative programs, including PRI’s The World, This American Life, Marketplace, PRI’s Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, and From the Top, will also assist Lydon’s production company, Open Source Media Inc., in developing the online elements of the venture.
The Lowell Sun was no longer part of our radio line-up, and we felt relieved, and seemingly it was a matter of time before the morning hours of our week were returned to us.
Open Source Radio, based on our discussions with them, sounds like it will be using content generated by podcasters and redistributing it as a podcast.
www.podcastingnews.com /archives/2005/05/public_radio_in.html   (1665 words)

  
 Public Radio International :: Public Radio International(R) to Premiere Open Source from PRI
Open Source from PRI is a lively, hour-long, on-air conversation designed to capture "the sound of the Web" with the popular Christopher Lydon engaging callers, e-mailers, and bloggers from around the world in a range of fascinating topics.
Public Interactive LLC, a Boston-based Web services company owned by PRI, is designing the means to manage the ongoing Web dialog.
In addition to airing nationwide on public radio stations, Open Source will be available for streaming via station websites.
sev.prnewswire.com /computer-electronics/20050309/CGW02409032005-1.html   (833 words)

  
 Cincinnati Public Radio
Cincinnati Public Radio is the broadcast license holder for 90.9 WGUC and 91.7 WVXU, serving the Greater Cincinnati community with the finest in classical music, news, information, and entertainment programming.
Cincinnati Public Radio is listed at Guidestar.org, a website that provides information about non-profit organizations to donors, including the organization's mission, goals and objectives, as well as IRS records.
WGUC was one of the first stations in the nation to meet the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's qualification standards; a charter member of National Public Radio; and a founder of American Public Radio (now Public Radio International).
www.cinradio.com   (317 words)

  
 Hispanic Business - Public Radio International(R) Expands HD Radio Portfolio with BBC Mundo; 24/7 Spanish-Language ...
Public Radio International offers its 732 affiliate stations a range of HD Radio program streams that include the acclaimed 24/7 BBC World Service (English) and a 24/7 station-branded classical music service, "Classical 24(R)," produced by American Public Media(TM).
In addition to providing top-notch programming, PRI is pioneering public radio's advances in digital radio by leading a consortium that will test and refine the Program Associated Data (PAD) operating practices for public radio, an effort funded in part by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Developing best practices for PAD and providing programming for HD Radio are representative of PRI's ongoing leadership role in public broadcasting, two of many recent examples of how PRI helps local stations serve their communities with content that engages and enlightens both on-air and online.
www.hispanicbusiness.com /news/newsbyid.asp?id=27475   (647 words)

  
 XM Radio - XM Public Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Garrison Keillor is a Minnesota writer and humorist whose name is synonymous with public radio and casual Mid-western charm.
On Point is public radio's live evening news/talk program - covering each day's important news developments and conducting conversations with reporters, newsmakers, and callers from all around the country.
The Commonwealth Club in California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, bringing together its 16,000 members for over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy.
www.xmradio.com /programming/xm_feature.jsp?ch=133&id=452   (1690 words)

  
 Third Coast International Audio Festival // Chicago Public Radio
Prior to joining NPR in 1995, Corley was the news director at Chicago Public Radio, where she supervised an award-winning team of reporters.
Before joining the ranks of public broadcasters, Hausman served as news director for NBC's FM radio station in Chicago (WKQX.) Today, she serves as an editor for The World Vision Report, a magazine show focused on issues of poverty and justice.
Her award-winning features, soundscapes for radio theater and documentary film have been commissioned and featured by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, NPR and the Pacifica Radio network.
www.thirdcoastfestival.org /annual_competitions_2004_judges.asp   (1642 words)

  
 89.3 KPCC | Press Releases | Think Global: KPCC Joins International Public Radio Conversation
PASADENA—89.3 KPCC is joining a coalition of public radio stations, networks and independent producers to spark a global conversation on America's place in an increasingly interconnected world.
KPCC is the flagship station of Southern California Public Radio.
KPCC is also the fastest-growing public radio station in the country, airing the signature public radio news and talk programs from NPR, along with Air Talk with Larry Mantle weekdays from 10 a.m.- 12 Noon, and Talk of the City with Kitty Felde weekdays from 2-3 p.m.
www.scpr.org /about/press_releases/2005/05/global.html   (725 words)

  
 national public radio
Official site for the public radio network renowned for journalistic excellence and standard-setting news, information, and cultural programming.
National Public Radio was set up in 1972 as a national, noncommercial radio network that...
Founded in 1970, National Public Radio (NPR) is a major producer and distributor of...
www.wbaifree.org /g/national_public_radio   (235 words)

  
 Salon.com Technology | National Private Radio
We're told we should be celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Public Radio this month, but for many of us who love radio, and what it can do, and what it can be, I suspect it won't be much of a celebration.
I also remember thinking that the work that many of us did in setting up alternative radio stations in the 1960s and 1970s had finally been vindicated, and that a new form of lively, involved radio would soon be commonplace.
The balls of great American radio were not stolen by Newt Gingrich but disappeared in the early days when it was decided that public broadcasting would be built on the commercial model.
archive.salon.com /tech/feature/2001/07/02/npr1   (918 words)

  
 Outright Radio
Outright Radio is the work of creative writers and radio producers who have captured the essence of gay life in America in radio specials for broadcast on Public Radio International (PRI) and archived with in RealAudio format with accompanying transcripts.
So, I lobbied unsuccessfully to get the show adopted by a radio station, but, considering that the “bottom line” is the paramount concern of most radio stations these days, a wacky little show that came with a network contract and a cache of awards and loyal affiliates simply wasn’t enough.
Dressing in sailor suits with Tom at the PRPD radio convention in San Diego to promote the gays in the Navy show and then walking past real sailors who seemed confused that we were holding hands.
www.outrightradio.org   (799 words)

  
 Merrill, director of IWP at UI, becomes regular Public Radio International commentator
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa, has become a regular commentator on international literature for Public Radio International (PRI).
"They were anxious to have someone address international literary issues, and what better place to start than the IWP?" explains Merrill, who discussed the Balkans on PRI during the NATO operation and has also been heard on National Public Radio.
Founded in 1967, the IWP was the first international writers residency at a university, and it remains unique in world literature.
www.uiowa.edu /~ournews/2000/december/1201merrill.html   (402 words)

  
 Duke University Partners with Public Radio International to Provide Radio Reports for Class
At the end of the trial period, Duke administrators and PRI staff will consider whether to continue the partnership and what fee structures, licensing agreements, radio shows and delivery mechanisms would be best if the partnership were to continue.
Some of the radio programs will be delivered over the Internet in a streaming format; others will be delivered as MP3 files that Duke students can download to digital music players, such as Apple Computer’s iPod.
Duke public policy professor Kenneth Rogerson used public radio segments, including reports from “The World,” last semester in his Newspaper Journalism course.
www.dukenews.duke.edu /2005/08/pri_partnership.html   (436 words)

  
 UNESCO Courier: International Radio Makes New Waves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In Budapest (Hungary), British, French and German public radio broadcasters are making a joint bid to open an FM station in 2000.
The venture is emblematic of the new world in which international radios are navigating.
Faced with the most drastic budget cuts in the history of German public broadcasting in 1999, Deutsche Welle's director general Dieter Weirich remained adamant about the mission of an international service: "Two thirds of humanity live in countries without freedom of the press or information.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1310/is_1999_Dec/ai_58564126   (385 words)

  
 A Radio Program Turns to a Blog to Cull Ideas - New York Times
John Barth, station collaboration manager at PRX, a platform for the exchange of public radio programs, said one attraction of the blog is its openness about the program's creation.
He often gets e-mail messages if the radio program is not archived and available for listening immediately after the live broadcast.
There are always people in the radio audience who know more on the topics being discussed on the air.
www.nytimes.com /2005/07/25/business/media/25source.html?ex=1279944000&en=5e0719e7b07d35e0&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss   (962 words)

  
 The Public Radio Exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Public Radio Exchange is a nonprofit service for distribution, peer review, and licensing of radio pieces.
"Public Radio is hungry for heroes and it may have found some new ones."
B-Side looks at what it calls the "flip side" of radio, cut on home computers and recorded in closets.
about.prx.org /zeitgeist/2004-home-snapshots/full/2004_10_22/www.prx.org/home.do   (653 words)

  
 WBUR - About WBUR, Here and Now on PRI
PRI is public radio's leading source for innovative programming and audio content.
The Minneapolis-based network provides over 400 hours of programming each week, content that is broadcast and streamed online by its 734 public radio station affiliates nationwide, which reach 31 million listeners each week.
PRI is also the managing partner of the satellite radio company American Public Radio LLC, established with Chicago Public Radio and WGBH Radio Boston.
www.wbur.org /inside/about/050928priHandN.asp   (565 words)

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