Author: Dru Sefton
KETC pays reduced fines to CPB for budgeting errors, other violations
“Nine Network’s failure to comply was not nearly as egregious as it would appear in the initial report.”‘Mercy Street’ to return to PBS lineup for second season
The second season will bring viewers “closer to the fight and into the halls of Confederate power.”It’s a veddy big and happy farewell for ‘Downton Abbey’
Some 9.6 million viewers tuned in for Sunday night’s last episode.Chicago’s WYCC may participate in upcoming FCC spectrum auction
The FCC’s opening bid for WYCC to relinquish all spectrum is $474.2 million.360 Incubator aims to amplify diverse voices in public media
“Independent producers really do need this support.”‘America’s Test Kitchen’ announces public TV program’s first co-hosts
“Viewers for the screen tests loved it when we were on together.”APTS seats board leadership, Newshour reporter moves to Wisconsin Public Radio, and other comings and goings ...
Also, WFAE-FM in Charlotte, N.C., has appointed three new senior staffers.APTS awards include new Pillar of Public Service honor
The winner of the inaugural Pillar of Public Service Award is Wisconsin Public TV’s Malcolm Brett.PBS announces free streaming service for kids, with interactive games
Embedded interactive games will allow kids to switch between a program and a related educational activity.APTS member stations pledge to set aside spectrum for FirstNet
CPB is supporting a new Public Media Public Safety Coordination Center.American Graduate Champion’s work ‘aligns perfectly’ with Alabama PTV
“We both want to make sure that every child lives up to his or her fullest potential.”Budget cuts at WTTW lead to three executive layoffs
A station spokesperson declined to answer questions regarding WTTW’s financial situation.Public TV pilot to feature performances from D.C. venue
Live at 9:30 Hosted by Squarespace will include live music, interviews, short films and comedy.PBS hones focus on education, shifts responsibility among top staffers
The moves “are about education, engagement and efficiency,” said COO Jonathan Barzilay.Lawson and Theriault to leave CPB in May; Tovares will oversee content
“Their contributions to CPB and to public media as a whole have been remarkable,” said CPB‘s president.
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