System/Policy
Illinois State University agrees to operate Peoria station
|
WCBU will retain its frequency, format and call letters.
Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
|
PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.
Programs/Content
WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
|
The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.
System/Policy
On NPR Board, small-market stations aren’t getting a fair shake
|
The GM of a small-market station asks why such stations make up two-thirds of NPR members but have only one board representative.
Quick Takes
St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host’s offensive remarks
|
Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting “St. Louis on the Air.”
System/Policy
Oklahoma nonprofit to dissolve in settlement of OETA court battle
|
The OETA Foundation will turn over more than $40 million to the new Friends of OETA by May 15.
System/Policy
New PBS policy will locally limit national content on stations’ digital platforms
|
PBS says limiting national content to local markets will help avoid viewer confusion and strengthen station brands.
System/Policy
NEH grant to Nevada Public Radio will support technical upgrades
|
The $500,000 matching gift will support go towards Give Voice, a $6 million major-gift campaign.
System/Policy
Where do pubmedia executives get their mojo?
|
Current recently asked leaders in public media which books have helped them lead and succeed. Some titles are familiar; others offer alternative ways of thinking about leadership.