People
Anthony V. Hayes becomes CEO of WMHT Public Media
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Hayes most recently served as GM and COO of New England Public Media.
People
Comings and goings: Veralyn Williams named ‘Code Switch’ EP, WMFE forms content leadership team …
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Williams succeeds Steve Drummond, who had served as EP of “Code Switch” since 2017.
Featured in Category
We asked people why they left public media, and here’s what they told us
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Here’s what we learned from our survey about why people leave public media, based on more than 300 responses.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2023: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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Our annual look at national programs coming to public television includes 104 series and specials.
System/Policy
Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins
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GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they’re seeking to build teams, improve workplace culture and strengthen community service.
System/Policy
Former Va. lieutenant governor sues New York Public Radio for defamation
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A NYPR spokesperson told Current that Justin Fairfax’s complaint “is completely without merit.”
System/Policy
DEI leaders share best practices on strengthening your organization’s diversity efforts
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Our webinar featured Whitney Maddox, NPR’s DEI manager, and Kim Salvaggio, chief DEI officer at Rocky Mountain Public Media.
System/Policy
With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one
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Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.
System/Policy
Station Resource Group’s founders reflect on decades of helping public radio grow
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As Tom Thomas and Terry Clifford step down as SRG’s leaders, they look back on their start in public radio, the creation of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, and SRG’s evolution since its birth in 1984.
People
Center for Investigative Reporting names CEO, editor in chief
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CEO Kaizar Campwala joins CIR from the Walt Disney Co.
System/Policy
Moolah, Lulu, Caillou: Our top 10 articles from 2021
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A look back at the most popular columns, farewells and deep dives from the past year.
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FCC filing window gives stations chance to launch new radio broadcasts
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About three dozen pubcasters hope to emerge from an FCC application process with expanded coverage areas.
Development
Get tips on how to boost online revenue from our webinar on digital fundraising
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As part of our “Focus on Membership” series, three experts discuss the nuts and bolts and bigger picture of effective digital fundraising.
Programs/Content
Pipeline 2022: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV
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This year’s Pipeline list includes 121 series and specials in the works for January 2022 and beyond.
Development
Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar
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Our “Pathways to Philanthropy” webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.
Programs/Content
New funding expands reach of public radio’s hip-hop/R&B format
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Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.
System/Policy
Cleveland’s Ideastream will grow radio audience with addition of WKSU to network
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Kent State University trustees approved Wednesday a public service operating agreement with Ideastream.
System/Policy
We answered your questions about salaries and pay equity in our latest webinar
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Our “On the Money” webinar featured a look at results of Current’s first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn what you deserve.
System/Policy
New initiative brings together pubmedia leaders to focus on DEI efforts
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Created by Furman University and South Carolina ETV, the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative convenes its second session next month.