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Comings and goings: PBS selects new VPs, NPR names standards and practices editor …
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One new PBS VP is Adaora Udoji, a former co-host of “The Takeaway.”
Programs/Content
CPB and Sesame Workshop partner for grant program to boost youth media
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At least 10 stations will receive $15,000 each and join a six-month accelerator program next year.
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Comings and goings: Louisville Public Media adds Gabrielle Jones as VP, America’s Test Kitchen appoints execs …
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Jones will leave her position as audience editor for KERA in Dallas.
People
Comings and goings: CPB names human resources and DEI VP, Wendy Turner becomes GM at Ideastream …
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Stephen Wilkins has served in the military and most recently worked for Alexandria City Public Schools.
People
Linda Simensky, head of PBS Kids content, departs for Duolingo
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Simensky had worked at PBS since 2003.
People
Comings and goings: Promotions at PRX, WHYY …
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PRX filled two new roles focused on podcasts.
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Beth Courtney, CEO of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, will retire
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Courtney joined LPB in 1976 and became its leader in 1985.
People
WCTE appoints Avery Hutchins CEO
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Hutchins succeeds Becky Magura, who left the station to lead Nashville Public Television.
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Comings and goings: Erika Aguilar named EP at NPR, CPB board officers reelected …
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Aguilar will be EP of “Morning Edition” and “Up First.”
People
Station Manager Kerry Swanson leaving Northwest Public Broadcasting
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Swanson has led the station since 2008.
Development
These stations are adopting new strategies to attract more diverse donors
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“We spend a lot of time thinking in the clouds and being a little more highbrow and not coming out of those offices and coming down to the people,” said Nikki Swarn, GM and PD at The Drop. “So many public media stations don’t make that entry point as simplistic as it could be.”
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NEH pandemic relief grants boost indie filmmakers
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ITVS, Firelight Media, the Sundance Institute and Appalshop Inc. received $5.5 million for filmmaking initiatives and other projects.
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Comings and goings: Frazier promoted at South Carolina ETV, Pizzi joins Public Media Venture Group …
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Stephanie Frazier joined SCETV in 2019.
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Kristen Blessman to lead PBS12
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Blessman will join the station after leading the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
People
Comings and goings: Lulu Garcia-Navarro joins New York Times, NPR names chief culture editor …
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Garcia-Navarro recently announced her departure from NPR.
System/Policy
New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV’s track record on DEI
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The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.
People
Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members …
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“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
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As PBS exceeds profit projections, board approves $30.4M transfer to CEO fund
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PBS’ fiscal year 2021 net income was $5.3 million more than previous forecasts, according to CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo.
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Comings and goings: Cheryl Bennett named GM for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Kathy Reed appointed VP at WXXI …
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Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015.
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Comings and goings: Neal Scarbrough to lead ‘Marketplace,’ Kerry Lenahan leaves NPR …
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Scarbrough most recently worked as VP and executive editor of Fox Sports.