Year: 2017
Influential public broadcaster John Witherspoon dies at 88
Witherspoon was the first director of television at CPB.‘The Pub’ #101: How to be a boss
Trainers Judith Smelser and Michael Marcotte offer tips on everything from time management to planning for crisis coverage, all while dealing with ...Laura Walker: Public media can be ‘a haven from divisive rhetoric’
"Public media is especially crucial now, both to seek objective truth and to envision a sustainable model for the future of local ...Las Vegas LPFM sues CPB over denial of grant
The president of Las Vegas Public Radio is asking for punitive damages of $1.7 million as well as other monetary damages.Colorado station builds vast archive of its history, helps others preserve theirs
Established in 2000, Rocky Mountain Public Media's archive grew from the volunteered work of more than 200 community members.With new special, pledge producer TJ Lubinsky wants to refresh doo-wop genre
The upcoming "Next Doo Wop Star" aims to appeal to younger public TV viewers while bringing along older fans of Lubinsky's nostalgic ...Storytelling comes to public TV through World Channel series
Although storytelling is popular on radio and podcasts, public TV is just starting to explore the genre.ASNE survey shows nonprofits more racially diverse than newsrooms overall
ASNE released the annual survey during its News Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.Broadcasters, nonprofits send help to Puerto Rico
Public broadcasters are sending equipment and engineers to the hurricane-ravaged island this week, while nonprofits and foundations are organizing to combat government ...County declines to charge questioner removed from WLVT town hall
Simon Radecki asked Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) if his daughter had been kidnapped.NPR ‘streamlines’ news leadership, its stations elect board reps, and more comings and goings
David Sweeney leads NPR newsgathering with the new title of chief news editor.NPR is considering three regions for piloting journalism hubs
The pilot hubs could be in place as early as this year.Judge rules against Pacifica, WBAI in $1.8M lawsuit
The Empire State Realty Trust sued Pacifica and WBAI over unpaid transmitter rent.CPB IG recommends recouping $1.1M from WLRN for misreporting income, plus penalties
WLRN GM John LaBonia said repaying the funds “would be catastrophic” to the station and “would likely result in significant cutbacks.”CPB Board wants new approach to setting TV Community Service Grants
Vice Chair Bruce Ramer suggested starting with “a blank slate” on determining station CSGs.
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