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Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin leader, dies at 65
Miskowski joined PBS Wisconsin in 1992 and was named director of television in 2015.Kimberly Adams named ‘Marketplace Morning Report’ host
"I’m excited and honored to usher in this new moment for Marketplace and our listeners,” Adams said.Comings and goings: New York Public Radio adds leaders, Jerry Liwanag returns to pubmedia …
NYPR filled three chief officer and VP roles.PBS Wisconsin leader Jon Miskowski announces retirement
Miskowski is stepping down after leading the public TV station for more than a decade.Comings and goings: WABE names development EVP, WAMU appoints news leader …
WABE in Atlanta named Glenda Davis EVP of membership and development.Frank Maranzino named leader of CapRadio
Maranzino has led the station on an interim basis for more than two years.Comings and goings: ‘1A’ hires EP, Ari Shapiro joins CNN as contributor …
Former NPR exec Christopher Turpin joined WAMU.Jody Hamblett steps down as WUOT GM
She is moving to South Carolina to be closer to family.Kevin Klose, former NPR president, dies at 85
Klose was “unrepentantly idealistic about the role of public media in a democracy,” said NPR CEO Katherine Maher.Comings and goings: Public Media Co. hires COO, GBH names documentary leader …
Caroline Ross became COO of Public Media Co.Comings and goings: PMC exec steps down, Baltimore Public Media announces host changes …
Former Public Media Co. CEO Erin Moran left the organization.David Brancaccio to move into correspondent role at ‘Marketplace’
The host of Marketplace Morning Report will begin reporting on the future effects of economic decisions.MPT lay leader and benefactor Edward Kaplan dies at 87
“His nearly three decades of service and philanthropy won't soon be equaled,” said MPT CEO Steven Schupak.Jordan Siegler named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media
“It is an incredible honor to be chosen to lead WPM, one of our state’s greatest public treasures,” he said.Comings and goings: Louisville Public Media appoints COO, news director leaves KUNC …
Ellen Oost became COO of Louisville Public Media.
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