Looking for the helpers? That’s all of us
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You can donate to support public media colleagues who are recovering from the devastation of L.A.’s wildfires.
Programs/Content
To combat loss of news audiences, get brilliant on the basics of live radio
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Stations can rebuild listenership by maintaining relentless focus on every element of the air.
System/Policy
Basin PBS to celebrate cultural diversity with new Heritage Festival
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The event will feature local vendors and live performances, including a free Los Lonely Boys concert.
People
From China to ‘Our Land,’ how Melissa Block set a standard for NPR’s reporting
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“The hallmark of her reporting,” says colleague Elissa Nadworny, “is ‘I want to be with people in their lives. I want to be with them on the fishing boat. I want to be on their cattle ranch when the cows cross into their property.’”
Programs/Content
Vaccine hesitancy project targets communities in North Carolina and Michigan
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Three productions funded by Black Public Media will be distributed through social media this fall.
Tech
Public Media Venture Group receives $1 million from Knight Foundation to boost NextGen TV
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PMVG will use the Knight grant to further adoption of ATSC 3.0 among public media stations and to explore how it might generate income.
Development
July CDP Index: Membership revenue edges upward, but radio’s challenges persist
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For the first time in over a year, membership income among all stations is showing a marginal increase in giving.
People
West Virginia Public Broadcasting executive director resigns
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WVPB’s governing board announced Carl “Butch” Antolini’s departure during an emergency meeting Monday.
People
Comings and goings: KUOW appoints two executives, PBS Reno names chief engineer …
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Marshall Eisen joined KUOW as CCO, while Annette Promes was hired as CMO.
People
KALW hires James Kass as executive director
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“His deep love of the Bay Area and his extraordinary track record in growing organizations and nurturing talent make for a divine fit,” said Board Chair Laura Saponara.