System/Policy
WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
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CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of “Only a Game,” “Modern Love” and “Kind World.”
System/Policy
APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’
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The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
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The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.
People
Comings and goings: PBS appoints VPs, ideastream promotes three staffers …
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Amy Wigler joins PBS as VP of multiplatform marketing and content.
Programs/Content
Like news audience, core classical fans are tuning in more
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Core listeners have become even more important to classical radio stations during the pandemic as their loyalty and time spent listening has increased.
System/Policy
WBUR, union reach tentative agreement
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The tentative agreement covers three years and includes wage adjustments, “along with a strong commitment to diversity,” according to WBUR’s CEO.
Development
Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting
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Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.
People
Audrey Cooper joins WNYC as editor-in-chief
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Cooper previously served as the editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Programs/Content
Amid pandemic, core listeners prove their importance to news stations
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A study informed by AudiGraphics audience research concludes that now is the time to ask sustainers to increase giving.
People
Marcia Davis named NPR’s supervising editor of race and identity
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Davis previously worked for the Washington Post and the Marshall Project.
Development
Public radio stations receive Google grants
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Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.
People
Comings and goings: ideastream promotes Shafarenko, KRCC gets new manager …
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Michael Shafarenko joined ideastream in 2013 when the station acquired Civic Commons.
Programs/Content
WTVP plans launch of multicast channel for at-home learning
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The public TV station and local school system forged a partnership to improve at-home learning for students with limited internet access.
People
Carla McCabe chosen as CEO of VIA Public Media
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McCabe will be leaving KCPT, where she has worked since 2013.
Obituaries
Craig Brush, former KCOS station manager, dies at 67
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A colleague said Brush was “one of the small band of professionals who developed the fundraising techniques that have allowed PBS stations to thrive.”
System/Policy
After conduct review, university licensee drops incoming Arizona PBS CEO
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Sonya Forte Duhé was accused of making racist and homophobic comments to students in her previous job.
System/Policy
Incoming leader of Arizona PBS accused of racism, homophobia by current and former students
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Sonya Forte Duhé is scheduled to join Arizona PBS and become dean of the Cronkite School in July.
Programs/Content
‘Snap Judgment’ rejoins PRX for distribution
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WNYC Studios has distributed the show since 2015.
Development
Oklahoma network receives $1 million gift from billionaire’s foundation
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The Richison Family Foundation provided the donation with “no strings attached” on how the funds are to be spent.
System/Policy
Stations share how they’re reaching new audiences during the pandemic
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Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.