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Public Radio: Three Stations' Survival, Michael L. Hilt

Communication Faculty Publications

DI)very year Americans give millions of dollars to help support local public radio stations. In some communities only one radio station asks its audience for help- But in nearly half of the radio markets in the United States, two or more noncommercial radio stations solicit funds from the public. According to the 1983 Broadcasting Yearbook, 126 of the 259 radio markets have more than two public radio stations.

What If Your Name Was On The List?, Michael L. Hilt, Jeremy Harris Lipschultz

Communication Faculty Publications

More than 18 months ago the Franklin Community Federal Credit Union story first made headlines and newscasts in Omaha, Nebraska. As the story unfolded, media ethics in the case began to overshadow the crimes.

College Baseball Popularity Traced To Espn Coverage, Michael L. Hilt

Communication Faculty Publications

The College World Series began in 1947. But it did not have a national television contract until 1980, when ESPN agreed to carry some of the games.

Since then college baseball, and specifically the College World Series, has experienced a popularity explosion. That popularity increase can be directly attributed to ESPN.