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Cara Williams Fry to lead Kansas City PBS
Fry is currently GM of Northwest Public Broadcasting.
NPR hires Nadine Zylstra as CCO
Zylstra comes to NPR from Pinterest and was a previous VP at Sesame Workshop.
Nebraska Public Media adds ‘dedicated’ Omaha FM station, increasing statewide reach
The station will feature news and talk programs during the day and a mix of rock, blues, folk and alternative country at night.
Giovannoni: On the discipline public radio lost — and the metrics needed to recover it
How public radio invented, used and forgot the measure of its own worth — and how it can begin anew.
Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media.
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New partnership preserves PBS on Ohio’s WBGU
WBGU had previously announced that it would end its PBS affiliation at the end of June.Take your reporting for a walk: Why public media should pilot walking tours
Tours offer the opportunity to build trust, boost audience engagement, generate revenue and communicate local news and information.Arkansas TV will keep PBS affiliation after foundation raises funds to cover dues
The Arkansas TV Foundation secured about $5 million since March, when the commission paused its plan to end ties with PBS.‘Circle Round’ co-founders leave WBUR after feeling that they were ‘not a priority’
The co-founders are going independent to start their own podcast for kids.
Maryland governor vetoes advertising set-aside legislation that could benefit pubcasters
The bill’s advocates are seeking a path forward for the bill because “failure is not an option,” said Rebecca Snyder, executive director of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association.Comings and goings: OPB CEO joins PBS board, NYPR announces promotions …
Rachel Smolkin was elected to the PBS board of directors.NJ PBS to be managed by Montclair State University
The university is slated to take over operations of New Jersey’s public TV state network July 1.
Arkansas TV Foundation reaches PBS dues goal
The announcement comes a day before a state commission is expected to vote on whether to move forward with plans to cut ties with PBS.Overhauled NPR dues model provides incentives for closer collaboration
Stations can opt into tiers that provide discounts for working with NPR on donor communication, among other activities.Rural News Fund seeks to reinforce Appalachia’s public broadcasters, local news outlets
Through a collaborative multiyear cohort that includes a grant, mentorship and a loan, the Appalachia Funders Network hopes to stimulate civic engagement across the region.
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