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Monthly Archives: May 2019

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Programs/Content

PBS’ plans for thematic programming will provide ‘cornerstones’ for station efforts

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 31, 2019

At the PBS Annual Meeting, the network’s chief programmer said upcoming initiatives will be “built around specific content themes that are locked in and announced several months or even years in advance.”

Exit Interviews

Laura Walker: ‘Meeting mission and achieving deep impact are not warring principles’

By Julie Drizin, Executive Director | May 30, 2019

Reflecting on her 23 years as CEO of WYNC and NYPR, Laura Walker says success in public media comes from reaching for both ideals.

System/Policy

Mountain West News Bureau expands coverage to Nevada with addition of KUNR

By Liz Shoemaker, Freelance Contributor | May 30, 2019

KUNR becomes the sixth station in the CPB-backed regional collaboration.

Tech

Public Media Group unveils strategies to build a public-private Next Gen TV network

By Scott Fybush, Freelance Contributor | May 29, 2019

The new public benefit corporation, an affiliate of the Public Media Ventures Group, promises to operate as a neutral partner in developing local single-frequency network systems with public and commercial broadcasters.

Programs/Content

BBC shifts distribution of news shows to WETA

By Paula Hendrickson, Freelance Contributor | May 29, 2019

WETA will take over distribution of “BBC World News” and “BBC World News America” to PBS stations starting Saturday.

People

Comings and goings: Third Coast co-founder to depart, NPR adds Hill voice …

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 28, 2019

Johanna Zorn will leave the Third Coast International Audio Festival this fall.

Programs/Content

Amid growing competition, PBS Distribution boosts investment in British dramas

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | May 28, 2019

A licensing partnership between PBS and WGBH is at the center of a strategy to “future-proof” the iconic “Masterpiece.”

Programs/Content

Utah’s KUED amps up local production with magazine series

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | May 24, 2019

The creators of “This is Utah” say it’s as unique as the state where it’s produced.

System/Policy

Licensee of KHSU weighs options as community group makes bid for ownership

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | May 24, 2019

Humboldt State University laid off most of KHSU’s staff last month, citing a disconnect between its mission and the station’s and a need to reduce spending.

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