System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
Programs/Content
Rocky Mountain Public Media initiative connects Colorado newsrooms with communities
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Above the Noise aims to deepen connections between local residents and community reporters.
People
A Latina leads change in D.C. journalism
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Teresa Frontado on her arc from public media to community-focused nonprofit news.
System/Policy
NPR’s Katherine Maher tackles big questions about public media’s role
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In a PMDMC keynote, Maher described building a “common national fabric” for civic dialogue and defining what audiences want.
Tech
How nonprofit news outlets are using AI to save time and money
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Drafting fundraising emails, scraping databases, translating stories and aggregating links in newsletters are just a few ways nonprofit news outlets are using AI.
Obituaries
John Lansing, former CEO of NPR, dies at 67
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Lansing, who steered NPR through the pandemic, retired earlier this year.
People
Comings and goings: PBS North Carolina CTO retires, Connecticut Public announces changes …
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Fred Engel, whose started his first job in public media in 1978, is retiring.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Astronomical Success’
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Our latest crossword puzzle will send you to outer space.
Programs/Content
How LGBT programs have fared in pubmedia, from ‘American Family’ to today’s challenges
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While documentaries and other programs about LGBT issues are still being made, producers attribute the decline of such shows to the growth of gay representation in other media and a shift in the political climate.
System/Policy
New York Public Radio will cut at least 8% of staff
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“Despite our best efforts to contain costs and grow our revenue, we continue to face severe financial headwinds,” said CEO LaFontaine Oliver.
Tech
How AI tools could be used to reimagine live audio
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By allowing for piloting and experimentation with AI tools, you can better understand how they can help streamline workflows, prevent crises and enable your team to focus more on creative and strategic aspects of production.