System/Policy
Digital division of Seattle’s Cascade Public Media votes to unionize
|
Employees successfully voted to certify the union that is being represented by NewsGuild.
People
PBS’ Marie Nelson takes SVP position with ABC News
|
After nearly five years as PBS’ VP of news and public affairs, Nelson will work on strategies to attract multicultural audiences to ABC News.
System/Policy
Virginia network announces rebranding
|
The Richmond-based Community Idea Stations are adopting a new network-wide name.
Programs/Content
Curiosity Correspondent Emily Graslie will take PBS viewers on a ‘Prehistoric Road Trip’ next summer
|
The program lineup for 2020 also features an “American Masters” film about Rita Moreno.
Programs/Content
PBS forges deal with YouTube TV for localized live streams
|
Live linear streams of PBS member stations are scheduled to launch in November.
System/Policy
Connecticut Public offers buyouts to employees
|
The buyouts are “completely voluntary,” according to the organization’s CEO.
System/Policy
Michigan university gets go-ahead from FCC to build out educational broadband
|
Northern Michigan University will take its rural broadband service to the state’s Lower Peninsula.
People
Comings and goings: Mendenhall signs off in Austin, ‘Frontline’ expands team …
|
Mendenhall has worked in radio for more than 40 years, 18 of them at KUT/KUTX.
Programs/Content
With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders
|
The Florida station launched “Meet the Helpers” locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.