People
Comings and goings: WBUR hires Victor Hernandez as CCO, John Ferrugia leaves RMPBS …
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Hernandez previously worked for Cascade Public Media and CNN.
System/Policy
Licensee for Ozarks Public Television reaches $3.2M settlement from 2018 tower collapse
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One crew member died and three were injured during structural repairs to the transmission tower.
Obituaries
Former Arizona PBS GM Bob Ellis dies at 93
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Ellis led Arizona PBS for a quarter of a century and held other titles at Arizona State University, the station’s licensee.
System/Policy
N.J. governor proposes first funding for pubmedia in a decade
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The station lost its state appropriation 10 years ago when out-of-state broadcasters took over operations.
Development
Stations are cautiously optimistic that underwriting will rebound next year
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Downturns were substantial last year, but stations have attracted new clients and are hopeful for the return of top clients.
System/Policy
Licensee of KVCR floats plan to reduce national programming, transfer FNX
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The San Bernardino Community College District said that the local community won’t lose access to NPR and PBS.
People
Comings and goings: Andrea Downing named president of PBS Distribution, Brenda Williams-Butts promoted at New York Public Radio …
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Downing joined PBS Distribution in 2009 after holding top roles at PBS and Discovery Communications.
System/Policy
‘Caillou’ sale, streaming surge help to boost PBS budget far above expectations
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“Clearly, this is an extraordinary result for PBS at this stage of the year,” said CFO Tom Tardivo.
System/Policy
CPB to receive $175M in additional emergency funding
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CPB estimates that total losses to the public media system due to the pandemic could approach $400 million.
People
Comings and goings: GPB names new president, Lehigh Valley hires production VP …
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In a memo, GPB CEO Teya Ryan said the appointment of a new president will give her more time to focus on larger projects.
People
Comings and goings: Kenya Young promoted at NPR, WBUR announces editorial changes …
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Young, currently EP for “Morning Edition,” will oversee the initiative that has created regional newsrooms across the U.S.
System/Policy
Attorneys for Michael Pack seek dismissal of D.C. lawsuit
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Pack has been accused of using a separate nonprofit’s funds to enrich his production company.
People
Comings and goings: VPR hires ‘Vermont Edition’ hosts, John Decker promoted at KPBS …
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Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak will begin hosting for Vermont Public Radio this summer.
People
Mark Vogelzang will retire as CEO of Maine Public
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Vogelzang has worked for the network since 2012 and was previously CEO of Vermont Public Radio.
System/Policy
CPB increases annual funding to public TV’s multicultural alliance
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Each of the nonprofits that fund and support public TV content by and for diverse communities will receive an additional $500,000.
System/Policy
Former WTTW news director says colleagues’ objections to social media posts prompted ‘unfair’ firing
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The station said Hugo Balta’s departure resulted from “undisclosed conflicts of interest” and violations of news standards.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Cincinnati Public Radio hires VP of content, New York Public Radio adds chief HR officer …
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Jenell Walton most recently worked as VP of communications and strategic development for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau.
System/Policy
CPB data shows ‘incremental growth’ in racial diversity across stations
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The data also reveals that men and women held equal shares of jobs in the system in 2020.
People
Comings and goings: Avery Hutchins named station manager for WCTE, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee announces promotions …
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Magura, who joined WCTE in 2011, has served on several national committees for PBS.
System/Policy
Proposal in Pennsylvania to zero out pubcasting funds is a ‘starting point,’ say station leaders
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The seven stations that receive funding from the state could collectively lose $750,000 annually for technology needs if the proposed budget is approved.