Author: Dru Sefton
Pennsylvania public TV station takes over commercial video firm
“This is one way for public media to develop alternative revenue streams,” WLVT CEO Tim Fallon said.Marfa’s Michael moving to Boise, Dempsey leaves WHYY, and other comings and goings in public ...
Also, American Experience hires its first audience development director.MacArthur’s $25M to nonprofit journalism outlets includes NPR, ‘Frontline’
“This is our enduring commitment to work that is deep, fair and compelling.”Longtime producer William Grant dies
Grant spent 16 years at WNET as executive director of science, natural history and features.Newton Minow wins ‘Be More’ Award at PBS Annual Meeting
PBS called Minow “a critically important figure in the development of public service media.”Public media goes on the road to help connect veterans and civilians
“We’re exploring new territory, new relationships and partnerships.”WGBH receives $10 million from NASA for science ed tools
The initiative will be called “Bringing the Universe into America’s Classrooms.”WHYY finds interest in PBS Passport premium among radio audience as well
In December 2015, the station began promoting Passport, PBS’s members-only streaming service, on WHYY-FM.Carrasco leaves NPR, journalism hubs select leaders, and other comings and goings in public media
Carrasco reports to National Geographic President Gary Knell, another NPR alum.Panhandle PBS CEO resigns following nepotism allegations
A newspaper’s investigation into nepotism at the two-year community college prompted the personnel actions.Eaton on post-‘Downton’ life: ‘It’s very hard for me to resist challenges’
Eaton has been at the helm of the PBS strand for 31 years of its 45-season history.PBS claims the most honors at Daytime Creative Emmy Awards
Creative Daytime Emmys recognize behind-the-scenes craftsmanship.Clearing target for spectrum auction signifies strong interest, possible high payouts
The FCC also announced a starting date for the auction.Little fingers lead to big problem in ‘Morning Edition’ control room
Appropriately, the Twitterverse chuckled.Sickora takes helm at UNC-TV, Hanratty to retire from EPS and other comings and goings ...
Since 2007, Sickora has been president of WSKG Public Media in Binghamton, N.Y.
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