People
Comings and goings: Daniel Tucker promoted at WBEZ, NPR adds new staffers …
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Before joining the Chicago station, Tucker was a producer for WNYC.
People
Dorothy ‘Kitty’ Lensman named president of Ohio’s Public Media Connect
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Lensman joined a branch of the organization in 1999.
American Documentary
Freelance filmmakers, media groups lobby for federal aid reserved for small businesses
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The effort is supported by more than 20 organizations, including American Documentary and the Association of Independents in Radio.
System/Policy
CPB unveils plan to split $75 million in coronavirus relief funds between public TV and radio
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The emergency funds provide extra assistance to small and rural public stations.
Programs/Content
Public TV’s daily news shows reinvent workflows on the fly
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“People understand that things aren’t going to look as perfect, but what’s most important is the information,” said WNET President Neal Shapiro.
Obituaries
Lyn Seymour, public TV veteran who worked on ‘Zoboomafoo,’ ‘Caillou,’ dies at 68
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Seymour had tested positive for the coronavirus.
People
Comings and goings: Kelly McBride to serve as NPR public editor, network adds news staff …
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McBride will keep her role as SVP at the Poynter Institute.
People
David Fogarty, president of Public Media Connect in Ohio, will retire
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Fogarty has led the organization for 11 years.
People
Michael Smith named CMO at NPR
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Smith replaces Meg Goldthwaite, who stepped down last month.