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
Podcast about Georgia’s Forsyth County explores legacy of town’s racist history
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“1912,” a podcast from the Atlanta History Center and WABE, traces descendants of Black people who fled racist mobs and night riders.
People
Comings and goings: Milwaukee PBS hires CMO, Sesame Workshop appoints managing director …
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Cameron Risher, a communications director at Nebraska Public Media, joins Milwaukee PBS as CMO.
Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop eyes ‘new distribution plan’ as Warner Bros. Discovery ends contract
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The “Sesame Street” producer has partnered with HBO since 2016.
System/Policy
New station cohorts will tackle audience challenges with CPB-backed Poynter training
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The new phases of the Digital Transformation Program starting early next year will emphasize focusing on data to measure success.
People
Comings and goings: KRCC station manager retires, ‘It’s Been a Minute’ gets new supervising producer …
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Jeff Bieri, station manager for KRCC, is retiring this month.
System/Policy
Senate committee reports favorably on two CPB board nominees
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With a voice vote, the committee advanced nominations for Felix Sanchez and Adam White.
People
Public Media Business Association names Lauren Biddle executive director
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Biddle succeeds Sara Wood, who has led the organization since 2018.
Programs/Content
New edition of NPR’s ‘Sound Reporting’ shares tips on cultivating your unique voice
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“Don’t try to change the way that you sound,” says “Weekend Edition Sunday” host Ayesha Rascoe. “If you grew up in Boston, you’re not going to sound like me.”
Tech
NextGen TV station transmits real-time closed captioning translations
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The AI-powered engine translates closed captioning from English to Spanish.
Development
WBUR, Greater Public receive Knight grant for digital transformation
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The grant puts WBUR over the $9 million goal for Catapult, its initiative to improve digital fundraising and audience experience.