Programs/Content
Black Public Media awards $225,000 for films on queer artists, figure skaters and more
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The grants were announced Thursday during BPM’s PitchBLACK Awards.
People
Comings and goings: John Sutton leaves Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp., MPT hires managing director of content …
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John Sutton is leaving the parent organization of WESA and WYEP to become interim CCO at New England Public Media.
People
Debbie Hamlett to lead Milwaukee PBS
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Hamlett succeeds Bohdan Zachary, who announced he was stepping down last year.
Programs/Content
GBH News sharpens focus on diversity and inclusion through Maynard Institute program
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In addition to rethinking its editorial workflow, the newsroom aims to build a staff that closely mirrors the demographics of Boston by 2027.
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Comings and goings: WYPR appoints CCO, NHPR hires development leader …
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Jonathan Blakley stepped up from interim to permanent chief content officer for WYPR.
People
Comings and goings: AmDoc’s Dilday joins Ken Burns film, StoryCorps hires chief of staff …
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Erika Dilday, who leads American Documentary, was named a co-director and co-producer for the upcoming “Emancipation to Exodus.”
System/Policy
Judge rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case examines PBS’ role in sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
Programs/Content
Public TV builds footprint on FAST channels in bid to reach younger audiences
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Bob Ross and Julia Child are among the stars of yesteryear whom cord-cutters are discovering on ad-supported streaming services.
People
Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …
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Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.
System/Policy
PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
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The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.
People
Comings and goings: WBGO hires CDO, WJCT appoints VP of development …
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Landa Abramson, WBGO’s incoming chief of development, most recently worked as a consultant.
System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff
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The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.
Programs/Content
How KPBS expanded its reach to San Diego’s Latino communities
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A five-month sprint to deliver Spanish-language election content embraced community partnerships and social media promotion.
System/Policy
Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure
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CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.
People
Comings and goings: Chief programmer retires in Ohio, Houston station appoints executive director of content operations …
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Wiener joined Public Media Connect in 1997 after working for WQED.
System/Policy
White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
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As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative arts.
People
Jennifer Cook named executive director for WUCF
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Cook previously worked as senior director of content and engagement.
People
Comings and goings: Stephen George elected to NPR’s board, PMJA board president steps down …
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George is CEO of Louisville Public Media.