One Economy, Oregon Public Broadcasting Introduce the Meth Take Action Web Site

Last modified on November 7, 2006 10:34 AM

In Oregon, methamphetamine usage has passed marijuana by becoming the second-most abused drug by adults. To explore this devastating local issue and help facilitate solutions to the problem, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and national nonprofit One Economy Corporation have teamed up to produce an English/Spanish Web resource. Drawing from OPB's multi-platform initiative, "Meth: The Oregon Front," this new resource focuses on educating visitors to the Web site about the impact of Meth on individuals, families and communities, as well as connecting people to information and resources throughout the state. The Meth Take Action Web site is hosted on One Economy's bilingual consumer Web site, the Beehive.

"OPB is pleased to be part of this innovative partnership," said Steve Bass, president and CEO of OPB. "We're gratified that the body of work we have done on this problem will continue to affect progress in finding solutions to this epidemic facing Oregon and the nation," said Bass. More information on OPB's meth initiative is available at www.opb.org/meth.

Meth Take Action features information and interactive content concerning methamphetamine, including warning signs of addiction and avenues for treatment. The national version of OPB's content will be available on more than 30 Beehives across the country. One Economy will feature this new content from Oregon Public Broadcasting within the Beehive's Health/Salud section. The Beehive is a national Web site that was launched by One Economy in 2001, educating users about issues like child care, transportation, housing, homework help and other relevant life tools. Since its launch, nearly nine million individuals have visited the site in both English and Spanish.

"One Economy's mission is to maximize the potential of technology to help people improve their lives," said Rob Bole, vice president, Western Region of One Economy Corporation. "We're proud to partner with committed organizations in Oregon such as Oregon Public Broadcasting, to empower families with the tools and resources they need to improve the quality of their lives."

This content and marketing partnership will serve as a model for future alliances between One Economy and Oregon Public Broadcasting.

OPB's QuickTake Northwest Podcast Wins International Award

Last modified on October 17, 2006 08:59 AM

OPB's QuickTake Northwest podcast has received a bronze medal in the New York Festivals International Radio Competition. This is the first time an OPB Radio production has received a medal in the New York Festivals. The achievement establishes OPB near the top of the game in this new media format.

Introduced in the summer of 2005 and hosted by OPB's Morning Edition host April Baer, QuickTake Northwest offers regional news, sports, weather and music features in a downloadable format for podcasting applications to play whenever the listener wants.

Download one of the podcasting applications, follow the installation instructions and subscribe to one or more of OPB's podcasts at opb.org/podcasts/

More information on the New York Festivals

Sponsorship by EasyStreet Assists OPB in Podcast Initiative

Last modified on February 1, 2006 01:58 PM

Oregon Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce that EasyStreet has stepped up as the first podcast sponsor of three popular OPB programs: Oregon Considered, Oregon Territory and April Baer's Quicktake Northwest, available exclusively over the Internet. These podcasts allow OPB Radio listeners the opportunity to hear news about the Pacific Northwest at their convenience and are available at opb.org/podcasts.

"We know that OPB Radio listeners are tech savvy and have a strong interest in news," said Dan Metziga, senior vice president of development for OPB. "There's great interest in programs that highlight regional news and political, environmental and public policy issues that face our region," he said. "We're very pleased that EasyStreet has agreed to a 90-day exclusive sponsorship, beginning February 1, of programs that fulfill this need."

"EasyStreet was there to help sponsor the launch of OPB's first Web site in 1997, and we've been there ever since," said Rich Bader, EasyStreet's president and CEO. "We're delighted we get to help support another significant OPB Internet initiative. It's a great way for 'Net-savvy' listeners to get their OPB fix."

"EasyStreet is an ideal business partner," said Metziga. "Not only are they strong advocates of OPB, but they are willing to lend their support to new ventures. The funding of business partners like EasyStreet is extremely important to OPB as we try and broaden our services across the emerging multi-platform communications environment."

EasyStreet is Oregon's largest independent Internet and IT service provider, offering high-speed access, shared and managed hosting, colocation, monitoring, disaster recovery and advanced data center solutions. EasyStreet is on the Web at www.easystreet.com.

OPB Launches Lewis & Clark Web Site

Last modified on January 31, 2006 09:31 AM

Let OPB's new Lewis and Clark Web site be your guide to the local events, resources and OPB TV and Radio programs commemorating the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

When you log on to www.opb.org/lewisandclark, you'll find information about events and activities throughout the state.

You can also download our Explorer Guides which highlight day trips and related activities tied to Lewis and Clark's travels in Oregon and Washington. These Guides, which were created in collaboration with the National Park Service and Destination: The Pacific, also feature some fun activities for parents and kids to try together. A new Explorer Guide will be added to the site each week.

"April's Mop-Up" of Northwest News Posted on OPB.org

Last modified on January 31, 2006 09:31 AM

OPB's Morning Host April Baer peruses the Internet every morning (when not on the air) and rounds up interesting stories from and about the Northwest.

From the Washington Post to the Ontario Argus Observer, she collects the news you need into "April's Mop-Up" and posts it on our Web site. Read "April's Mop-Up" of the day's news every day at www.opb.org/radio.