People
American Public Media Group selects Jean Taylor as CEO
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Taylor succeeds Jon McTaggart, who announced last year plans to leave the organization.
System/Policy
New Hampshire Public Radio recognizes SAG-AFTRA union
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The bargaining unit includes content staffers such as reporters and hosts.
Obituaries
Gene Purcell, Wisconsin Public Media director, dies at 61
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Purcell died from injuries sustained in a traffic crash last week.
People
Minnesota’s Northern Community Radio hires David Baes as executive director
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Baes succeeds longtime GM Maggie Montgomery.
System/Policy
How pubmedia’s lack of openness, transparency around pay is hindering the push for fairer salaries
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As employees press for higher pay and paths for career advancement, those trying to fix the problems say they’re encountering reticence, reluctance and outdated research tools.
Development
Study finds public TV outpacing radio in donor growth
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Public TV saw “incredible growth” in sustainers, according to the donorCentrics Benchmarking Project. Meanwhile, public radio may face a “downward slope” in revenue.
People
NPR promotes Isabel Lara to chief communications officer
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The position is new at the network.
People
‘Takeaway’ host Tanzina Vega resigns
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Melissa Harris-Perry will be the radio show’s interim host through the end of the year.