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Mark Erstling, exec who guided public media’s digital transition, dies at 76
As a CPB SVP, Erstling oversaw initiatives promoting collaboration and consolidation among stations.
Comings and goings: Twin Cities PBS appoints leaders, KERA COO leaving station …
Amina Jaafar was promoted to EVP and COO for Twin Cities PBS.
WHYY’s ‘Good Neighbor Club’ promotes civic engagement skills for children
The live-action series encourages school-aged kids to notice what is going on in their communities, think about solutions and push for change.
KTEP’s future management under talks between UTEP, El Paso Community Foundation
The potential agreement raises questions about KTEP’s staffing, programming and long-term operations.
Natasha Thompson leaves CEO role at WSKG
Thompson had led the station since 2023.
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Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV
Many viewers said they will not keep donating to the network or restore donations they already canceled.Kristen Spalding named WERU GM
She succeeds GM Matt Murphy, who plans to retire after 27 years with the station.Travis Bubenik named station manager of Marfa Public Radio
“At this pivotal moment, I can’t think of a better leader to guide our day-to-day operations,” said Anne Marozas, executive director.Wyoming’s public TV network plans to drop PBS branding
The new branding will reflect the state network’s renewed focus on content that better reflects Wyoming’s communities.
Comings and goings: Florida Public Media appoints executive director, Local Public adds staff after spinoff …
Andy Nichols was named executive director of Florida Public Media.Stations try to keep Learning Neighborhoods alive after Ready to Learn cuts
“I had worked really hard to build trust and transparency and relationships,” said Lenea Pierzchanowski, an education specialist for Idaho Public Television.WLRN employees approve first union contract
“Our first contract is a lifeline for us,” members of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit said in a statement.
KAXE receives over $4M to bolster and expand services
The station plans to expand its newsroom, launch a volunteer-driven community reporting program and amp up development work as part of the grant.Adam Fineske to lead WGTE
Fineske has spent most of his career as an educator in Ohio.New Illinois law creates firewall between public media, state university licensees
The law is “first-of-its-kind legislation to safeguard the editorial independence of public media.”
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