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Russell Morash, ‘This Old House’ creator and ‘Father of How-To’ programs that inspired millions, dies ...
While Morash wasn’t always fond of the “Father of How-To” moniker, his track record of marquee programs like “This Old House” and ...George Boosey, programmer who guided WBUR’s news expansion, dies at 77
Boosey helped set the Boston station’s path to growth as an NPR news powerhouse.Comings and goings: John Sutton named VP at NEPM, Hawaii Public Radio makes host changes ...
John Sutton, who joined New England Public Media as interim CCO, was hired permanently as VP of content and audience strategy.David Freedman, former GM of WWOZ, dies at 80
During Freedman's quarter-century with WWOZ, it transformed from a small station with uncertain finances into an internationally known institution representing New Orleans ...Comings and goings: NPR hires managing editor, CapRadio host takes leave …
NPR hired Samantha Melbourneweaver as managing editor of digital, audience growth and engagement.Oregon Public Broadcasting taps CNN’s Rachel Smolkin as CEO
Smolkin will succeed longtime leader Steve Bass, who announced plans to step down last year.Jac Venza, founder of public TV’s ‘Great Performances,’ dies at 97
Venza founded the series in 1972 and retired from public media in 2004.Comings and goings: Dan Lothian named editor of GBH newsroom, NPR appoints deputy managing editor ...
Dan Lothian became editor-in-chief of GBH’s newsroom and “The World.”Comings and goings: WFIT appoints PD, Nine PBS adds senior directors to development team …
Steven Keller became PD for WFIT in Melbourne, Fla.Marcia Smith, president of Firelight Media, plans to step down
Smith co-founded Firelight Media with filmmaker Stanley Nelson.RRC President Joanne Church dies at 75
With her late husband Tom, Joanne Church "introduced audience research to public radio" by founding RRC in 1981.Larry Bensky, correspondent and anchor for KPFA and Pacifica, dies at 87
“Larry's brand of journalism — personality along with in-depth reporting — was a model for countless reporters and hosts coming up in ...Comings and goings: GBH News GM Pam Johnston to step down, Radio Bilingüe announces staff ...
Pam Johnston has worked as GBH’s GM of news since 2020 after years of working for “Frontline.”Radio Bilingüe hires José Martínez-Saldaña as co-executive director
Martínez-Saldaña will serve as co-executive director with Hugo Morales.Comings and goings: Brad Turner named EP at KUNC, Aspen Public Radio announces new morning ...
Turner will lead KUNC’s daily news podcast and contribute to other newsroom projects.
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