People
Pat Butler will retire from America’s Public Television Stations
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Butler has led the nonprofit, based in Washington, D.C., since 2011.
Programs/Content
Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse audiences
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A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.
People
Comings and goings: COO leaves Arkansas PBS, jazz bassist named host of NEPM show …
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Eduardo Leon left his position as COO for Arkansas PBS to lead the progressive news network Free Speech TV.
People
Vermont Public CEO Scott Finn to step down
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Finn previously led Vermont Public Radio before it merged with Vermont PBS.
People
Comings and goings: CPB board officers reelected, Ohio stations staff new initiative …
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Laura Ross was reelected chair for CPB’s board, and Ruby Calvert was reelected vice chair.
System/Policy
CPB names first Next Generation Warning System grantees
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The funds will help stations upgrade their technology for emergency alerts.
System/Policy
WTVP cuts nine jobs as it seeks to reduce budget
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The public TV station’s board had previously announced a $1.5 million budget cut after discoveries of financial mismanagement.
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS answers lawmakers’ concerns with promises to improve practices
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In a hearing Thursday, station leaders said they are taking steps to avoid future violations of state procurement law.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ unveils short docs aimed at younger audiences
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The four-part pilot series will be released on YouTube and the PBS video app.
People
Molly Phillips, Iowa PBS executive director and GM, to retire
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Phillips joined Iowa PBS in 1990 and became its leader in 2013.
System/Policy
Board of Peoria’s WTVP to cut $1.5 million from budget
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The public TV station is reeling from the unexplained death of former CEO Lesley Matuszak and disclosures of “questionable, unauthorized or improper” expenditures.
People
APMG hires Roycie Eppler to lead HR, DEI departments
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Eppler most recently worked as chief human resources officer for Cutera, a medical equipment manufacturing firm.
People
Comings and goings: GBH announces executive changes, WOSU appoints chief advancement officer …
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Shane Miner will shift from CTO to COO for GBH in Boston.
People
Comings and goings: New director joins PBS board, network appoints VP …
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WFYI’s CEO joined PBS’ board of directors, while Larry Irving was reelected board chair.
Programs/Content
‘Snap Judgment’ and ‘Spooked’ staff announce intent to unionize at KQED
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The union would include 11 staffers who work on the radio program and podcast “Snap Judgment” and the podcast “Spooked.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR announces board changes, appoints VP of DEI …
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Jeff Sine’s term as NPR board chair ends in November.
People
Comings and goings: CCO Andrew Golis leaves NYPR, Bob Boilen vacates the Tiny Desk …
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Golis joined NYPR in 2019.
People
Comings and goings: APTS promotes staffers, PBS Reno adds two hires …
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Kenneth Blunt, Jennifer Kieley and Stacey Karp were promoted to senior director positions at America’s Public Television Stations.
People
White House renominates Miriam Hellreich to CPB board
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Hellreich has served on CPB’s since March 2019, and her term expires in 2024.
System/Policy
All-digital PBS Appalachia Virginia taps into regional pride for programs and funding
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The startup delivering PBS and local programs to southwestern Virginia aims to build a new model for public media in rural areas.