Author: Dru Sefton
Mosley to join ‘Here & Now’ as third co-host
Tonya Mosley will join Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson Aug. 5.PBS’ plans for thematic programming will provide ‘cornerstones’ for station efforts
At the PBS Annual Meeting, the network's chief programmer said upcoming initiatives will be "built around specific content themes that are locked ...Comings and goings: Third Coast co-founder to depart, NPR adds Hill voice …
Johanna Zorn will leave the Third Coast International Audio Festival this fall.Stations should vet data in preparation for universal sign-in, says CPB exec
During a Public Media Business Association session, CPB's VP for digital strategies discussed the potential of the technology.Annual CPB report again finds smaller stations trailing in revenues
“We’ve been knee-deep in this situation for what feels like forever,” said CPB System Development SVP Ted Krichels.PBS Digital Studios proposes regional hubs to help stations create video series
With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.Promising filmmakers receive Jacquie Jones scholarships
Four documentary projects are receiving support from a fund honoring the late executive director of Black Public Media.Comings and goings: Virginia stations choose top execs, Nashville Public Radio hires president…
The first CFO and chief content officer for the Virginia Foundation for Public Media and Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will begin work ...New AIR CEO Ikeda envisions ‘a strong community of co-conspirators’
The hire ends a period of transition for AIR, which started when former CEO Sue Schardt abruptly left in August 2018.Nine Network head Jack Galmiche dies at 71; supported strong engagement work
“Working with Jack was exhilarating and incredibly gratifying,” said Amy Shaw, Nine Network acting president.Director’s push for innovation in Arkansas creates friction with foundation
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
PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.Oklahoma nonprofit to dissolve in settlement of OETA court battle
The OETA Foundation will turn over more than $40 million to the new Friends of OETA by May 15.Center for Public Integrity chooses CEO, Durlin to head KZYX, and other comings and goings
Susan Smith Richardson, a past publisher of The Chicago Reporter, will join CPI in May.CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds
Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.
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