Development
Collaborative process leads to new underwriting rules for PBS
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The previous PBS Funding Standards and Practices document ran 22 pages; the update is just under 13.
System/Policy
Training opportunities for ‘rising stars’ aiming for executive ranks are growing
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Upcoming initiatives include a two-year training program from CPB for newsroom leaders.
People
UNC-TV GM to join cannabis firm, KQED hires radio director, and other comings and goings
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Brian Sickora will join Bob Daino, former CEO of WCNY in Syracuse, N.Y., at Acreage Holdings.
Obituaries
Public television pioneer Rick Breitenfeld dies at 87
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Breitenfeld’s work in the early 1960s helped shape the case for the Public Broadcasting Act.
System/Policy
NHPR president Betsy Gardella announces retirement after investigation
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Gardella told staffers that she would work off-site until the end of the year.
Quick Takes
Trump approves Labor–HHS support for CPB, interconnection, Ready To Learn
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The Labor-HHS-Education Bill has not been signed into law before the end of the fiscal year for more than two decades.
System/Policy
Tennessee stations to launch first statewide emergency datacasting initiative
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The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will provide a $2 million grant.
Obituaries
Retired GM Patrick Keating dies; developed Florida Channel, National Civic Trust
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Keating was also an early supporter of the Digital Convergence Alliance, a joint master control service in Jacksonville, Fla.
People
Wallace to retire from KQED, NPR promotes Charney and other comings and goings
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Jo Anne Wallace, VP and GM of KQED Radio, has worked for the San Francisco station since 1990.
People
APT hires Halford from PBS, NPR Board elects members and other comings and goings
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Shawn Halford spent 21 years as senior director of programming and scheduling of PBS’ National Program Service.
System/Policy
Departure of AIR CEO followed two complaint letters from staffers to board
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A 16-page letter sent in July detailed a “toxic work environment” in AIR’s office.
Quick Takes
Public broadcasters partner to expand weather warnings in Florida, South Carolina
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South Carolina ETV in Columbia and WUFT in Gainesville, Fla., are collaborating.
Obituaries
Susan Howarth dies at 66; legacy includes landmark Supreme Court case
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“Susan Howarth epitomized the very best of public broadcasting,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Quick Takes
Tentative agreement would save North Dakota station from signal interference
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A local developer will pay to move Prairie Public’s transmitters and will contribute to rent for the new locations.
People
Colleen Wilson leaves KQED after 18 years, NPR fills new news post and other comings and goings
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Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul, Minn., has hired Wilson as its first VP of digital publishing.
System/Policy
While COO of cannabis company, former CEO again leads N.Y. station
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Bob Daino is currently COO of Acreage Holdings, which owns cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensing operations in 12 states.
Quick Takes
Listeners ask university to rethink defunding of Tri States Public Radio
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The funding cut will cost the station about half of its annual $1 million operating budget.
Quick Takes
Senate approves funds for CPB, interconnection, Ready To Learn
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The Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill would provide $445 million for CPB in FY21.
Obituaries
David Mitchell, veteran voice of ‘Piano Jazz,’ dies at 72
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Colleagues recalled him as a “meticulous mastering engineer” with a “mellifluous announcing voice.”
People
Woodruff chairs Archive council, Barone marks half-century at MPR and other comings and goings
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And former PBS and CPB executive Jennifer Lawson is the new vice chair of the American Archive of Public Broadcasting council.