Author: Julian Wyllie
Freelance filmmakers, media groups lobby for federal aid reserved for small businesses
The effort is supported by more than 20 organizations, including American Documentary and the Association of Independents in Radio.CPB unveils plan to split $75 million in coronavirus relief funds between public TV and ...
The emergency funds provide extra assistance to small and rural public stations.Public TV’s daily news shows reinvent workflows on the fly
“People understand that things aren’t going to look as perfect, but what’s most important is the information,” said WNET President Neal Shapiro.Lyn Seymour, public TV veteran who worked on ‘Zoboomafoo,’ ‘Caillou,’ dies at 68
Seymour had tested positive for the coronavirus.Comings and goings: Kelly McBride to serve as NPR public editor, network adds news staff ...
McBride will keep her role as SVP at the Poynter Institute.David Fogarty, president of Public Media Connect in Ohio, will retire
Fogarty has led the organization for 11 years.Michael Smith named CMO at NPR
Smith replaces Meg Goldthwaite, who stepped down last month.South Florida PBS withdraws bid to manage Miami’s WLRN
The station cited the COVID-19 outbreak and a focus on producing related health content.Stations brace for downturns in underwriting income, seek new clients
Experts say stations should get creative and find new partners during the coronavirus outbreak.Coronavirus relief bill includes $75M to public broadcasters
The bill specifies that CPB spend the funds to maintain programming and services and to preserve small and rural stations.Comings and goings: McGrath promoted at WHYY, Jenkins leaves PBS …
Kyra McGrath previously served as EVP and COO at the Philadelphia station.GM Jefferi K. Lee leaves WHUT
Lee led the station for more than eight years.Bipartisan bill inspired by American Graduate proposes grants to stations
The legislation would provide funds to stations for workforce development through the Department of Education.Comings and goings: ‘Washington Week’ adds consulting EP, WRTI picks associate GM …
Ann Klenk was formerly a co-EP of "Hardball with Chris Matthews."KTWU’s licensee urges FCC to strengthen cable carriage protections for noncommercial stations
In a complaint to the commission, Washburn University of Topeka describes a "concerted strategy" by Comcast of Missouri to undermine must-carry ...
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