People
Comings and goings: Mary Pruess retires in Quad Cities, MPR’s Nancy Cassutt moves into management role at ‘Marketplace’ …
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Pruess signs off as WQPT nears the goal of its $2.4 million capital campaign.
People
Ellen Doherty promoted to chief creative officer at Fred Rogers Productions
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Doherty oversees popular PBS Kids series while developing new projects.
Programs/Content
PBS stations roll out localized live streams on YouTube TV
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Cord-cutters in more than 75% of TV households can access PBS and station content through public TV’s first deal with a subscription streaming service.
People
Tom Currá resigns as VIA Public Media CEO
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Currá had worked for the organization since 2004.
System/Policy
Senate approves first CPB funding increase in a decade
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The appropriation for the Ready To Learn grant program also increased.
People
Former assistant GM will lead Detroit’s WDET
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Mary Zatina is returning to the station after more than 30 years.
Programs/Content
PRX podcast network will seek to ‘reach young audiences where they are’
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Debuting next year, the TRAX network will cater to tweens.
Programs/Content
Dan Larkin named station manager of Minneapolis’ KBEM
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Larkin has been director of broadcasting for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx NBA teams.
System/Policy
WLRN friends group accuses South Florida PBS of violating state law with appeal to members
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A petition filed by Friends of WLRN also alleges the Miami school district was biased in recommending South Florida PBS to manage WLRN.
