System/Policy
CPB board votes to boost CSG pool with delay of Healthy Network Initiative
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The initiative’s $1 million will instead be distributed to aid stations amid the pandemic.
System/Policy
CPB requests additional $175M in emergency funds from Congress
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If CPB receives the funds, it would bring its emergency support from the government to $250 million.
Featured in Category
WBEZ’s Jenn White named host of ‘1A’
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White will succeed founding host Joshua Johnson.
Programs/Content
PBS fast-tracks ‘American Portrait’ special on coronavirus
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The half-hour program, airing May 8, presents stories of people on the front lines.
People
Holly Groschner retires as CEO of Vermont PBS
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COO Steve Ferreira was named interim CEO while the board leads the search for a successor.
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.
System/Policy
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.
System/Policy
South Florida PBS withdraws bid to manage Miami’s WLRN
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The station cited the COVID-19 outbreak and a focus on producing related health content.
Development
Stations brace for downturns in underwriting income, seek new clients
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Experts say stations should get creative and find new partners during the coronavirus outbreak.
System/Policy
Coronavirus relief bill includes $75M to public broadcasters
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The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.
People
Comings and goings: McGrath promoted at WHYY, Jenkins leaves PBS …
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Kyra McGrath previously served as EVP and COO at the Philadelphia station.
System/Policy
Bipartisan bill inspired by American Graduate proposes grants to stations
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The legislation would provide funds to stations for workforce development through the Department of Education.