Programs/Content
PBS Digital Studios proposes regional hubs to help stations create video series
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With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.
Programs/Content
Promising filmmakers receive Jacquie Jones scholarships
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Four documentary projects are receiving support from a fund honoring the late executive director of Black Public Media.
People
Comings and goings: Virginia stations choose top execs, Nashville Public Radio hires president…
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The first CFO and chief content officer for the Virginia Foundation for Public Media and Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will begin work next month.
People
New AIR CEO Ikeda envisions ‘a strong community of co-conspirators’
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The hire ends a period of transition for AIR, which started when former CEO Sue Schardt abruptly left in August 2018.
Obituaries
Nine Network head Jack Galmiche dies at 71; supported strong engagement work
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“Working with Jack was exhilarating and incredibly gratifying,” said Amy Shaw, Nine Network acting president.
System/Policy
Director’s push for innovation in Arkansas creates friction with foundation
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The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is threatening to sever its relationship with the AETN Foundation.
Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
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PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.
System/Policy
Oklahoma nonprofit to dissolve in settlement of OETA court battle
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The OETA Foundation will turn over more than $40 million to the new Friends of OETA by May 15.
People
Center for Public Integrity chooses CEO, Durlin to head KZYX, and other comings and goings
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Susan Smith Richardson, a past publisher of The Chicago Reporter, will join CPI in May.
System/Policy
CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds
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Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.
System/Policy
New PBS policy will locally limit national content on stations’ digital platforms
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PBS says limiting national content to local markets will help avoid viewer confusion and strengthen station brands.
People
Grove to head WEDU, Tovares takes new position at WMHT, and other comings and goings
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After 13 years as president of WTCI in Chattanooga, Paul Grove returns to WEDU in Tampa.
Congress
Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
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“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
People
John Wilson joins WETA to oversee national projects
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Wilson, a former PBS SVP and chief program executive, will manage relationships with independent producers, including Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates.
Programs/Content
PBS starts same-time streaming in April as OTT work advances
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Local public TV stations continue to clear streaming rights as PBS negotiates with digital providers.
People
CPB IG to retire, WGBH expands execs’ duties, and other comings and goings
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Mary Mitchelson joined the CPB Inspector General’s office in 2013.
System/Policy
Member data is latest ammo in battle of Oklahoma pubmedia organizations
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OETA’s former fundraising foundation has threatened to “destroy” membership data it claims to own.
System/Policy
Trump again calls for zeroing out pubmedia funds
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The president’s fiscal year 2020 budget marks his third attempt to end funding for CPB.
Quick Takes
Oklahoma AG seeks third party to distribute OETA Foundation assets
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A receiver is necessary because the foundation is a public charity, the AG said.
System/Policy
Senate places three presidential nominees on CPB Board
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Confirmed board members include a former ambassador and a member of the RNC executive committee.