Author: Dru Sefton
PBS makes changes, Sarasohn leaves NPR after 24 years and more comings and goings in ...
PBS has reorganized its digital and marketing team, while also hiring and promoting executives in other departments.CPB IG audit finds station’s digital syndication revenue can’t count as fundraising
“The mechanisms for funding our work are evolving in the digital space,” responded TPT President Jim Pagliarini.Analysts call for change in pubTV workforce, culture under ATSC 3.0 standard
Under the new standard, television will become “a key part of a network infrastructure in the home,” according to consultant Vinnie Curren. ...PBS funds embedded teachers at public TV stations
PBS COO Jonathan Barzilay called the initiative “hugely exciting.”PBS hopes to raise funds for stations with ‘Nerd’ campaign
PBS Development Services will launch the PBS Nerd peer-to-peer pilot this fall.PBS drops out of PMDMC, will offer development tracks at its meetings
Greater Public President Doug Eichten said PBS’s decision "came as a surprise and a disappointment."Martin to co-host ‘Morning Edition,’ Garcia-Navarro takes over Sunday duties
NPR announced new hosting assignments Thursday for its flagship morning programs.Novice filmmaker rejects ‘ruin porn’ to showcase Detroit’s vibrant spirit
“Let’s Have Some Church Detroit Style” profiles the Hallelujah Singers, an energetic all-star gospel choir.‘Memory Palace’ creator joins Met, NPR Board welcomes Watson, and other comings and goings in ...
Nate DiMeo will produce 10 podcasts focused on objects in the museum’s American Wing.Forecast for public media funding is improving, according to APTS
This year 13 states increased funding for public TV and radio, 10 kept funding steady and seven made cuts, according to a ...‘Tennessee Crossroads’ producer Ken Simington dies at 64
Beth Curley, NPT president, called Simington “the granddaddy of NPT’s production staff.”Veteran public TV executive Barry Baker dies at 67
“There was a generation, and Barry was among them, that really defined and built what we are today.”Trump associate’s comment about rape from 2013 public TV show enters campaign fray
The comment was pointed out Monday by the Democratic Coalition Against Trump.Meetings for station leaders will focus on ATSC 3.0 TV broadcast standard
Business, technical and legal experts will update participants on the potential ATSC 3.0 holds for public media.Public TV sustainer growth may be slowing, but still shows progress
Sustainers “are still the best possible source of membership revenue,” said Michal Heiplik of Contributor Development Partnership.
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