Obituaries
Robert MacNeil, founding co-anchor of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ dies at 93
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MacNeil, a television journalist who had the “courage to be boring,” favored substance over flash.
Programs/Content
Accelerator program helps KERA, WNET successfully launch children’s podcasts
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KERA’s “Tiempo Tranquilo” and WNET’s “The Plate Show” were developed as part of PRX’s podcast accelerator program.
Programs/Content
Growth of games on PBS Kids aims to meet children where they are
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“We are reaching a really big audience,” says Abby Jenkins of PBS Kids. “They are born gamers.”
Tech
Signal Infrastructure Group acquires Sony’s share of Public Media Management, announces rebrand
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SIG will rebrand itself to Media Management as part of the purchase.
System/Policy
WNET Group announces layoffs to its New Jersey newsroom, plans to cancel ‘NYC-Arts’
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The job cuts affected staff working in children’s media, local news and the Interactive Engagement Group, among other units.
People
Comings and goings: Stephanie Kuo named PRX VP, Wade Lee promoted at KUT …
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Kuo joined PRX in 2018 as a project manager and has also been director of training/content development.
People
Comings and goings: Bobby Carter named host and series producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Jack Corbett named ‘Planet Money’ visual host …
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Bobby Carter, who first joined NPR as an intern in 2000, was promoted within NPR Music.
System/Policy
PBS proposes 4% increase in station dues to balance 2025 budget
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A proposal to be forwarded to stations allocates $7.6 million of PBS’ own funds for strategic priorities.
People
Comings and goings: WETA hires chief revenue officer, Maine Public appoints chief programmer …
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Shawn Castellanos was named EVP and chief revenue officer for WETA.
System/Policy
House approves $535M for FY26 CPB appropriation
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Last year, a subcommittee had recommended zeroing out public media funding.
People
Jennifer Gordon named CEO of WTVP
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Gordon acknowledged the station’s financial difficulties and said she aims to lead with transparency.
People
Comings and goings: Maryland Public Television appoints CFO, WYSO adds to newsroom …
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Patricia Fitzhugh was hired as VP and CFO for Maryland Public Television.
System/Policy
Sesame Workshop writers union seeks streaming residuals, paid parental leave and protections from AI
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The writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, are hoping to reach a new deal before the current season of “Sesame Street” ends.
System/Policy
Biden recommends $595M in FY27 funding for public broadcasting
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If approved, the appropriation would be a record sum for CPB.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ film ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ wins Oscar for best documentary
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The Academy Award was a first for the GBH investigative series.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: KQED hires VP of philanthropy, ‘NewsHour’ director retires …
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Lynne Slattery most recently worked at the Obama Foundation as director of development for Southern California and the Southwest.
People
Comings and goings: CPB hires general counsel, NETA EVP plans to retire …
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Evan Slavitt will step in as SVP and general counsel for CPB.
People
Helen Barrington named GM of KAZU
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Barrington succeeds Mik Benedek, who retired from the position.
People
Texas Public Radio CEO Joyce Slocum enters hospice care
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Slocum, who became TPR’s leader in 2014, has colon cancer.
Tech
With help from ATSC 3.0, public media answers FCC’s call for partners in wireless emergency alerts initiative
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PBS North Carolina and WHUT in Washington, D.C., among others, can leverage ATSC 3.0 technology to provide geotargeted emergency alerts.