Development
Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love
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Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.
NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack
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NPR and stations said they were told that Social Security numbers and credit card and bank account information were not exposed in the security breach.
System/Policy
Two public media leaders discuss the ‘imperative’ of diversity
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The leaders said the changes need to go beyond additional training.
System/Policy
KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up
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The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.
Programs/Content
Why Toussaint Morrison split from TPT and PBS
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The host of “America From Scratch” said he could no longer reconcile his Black identity with TPT’s refusal to address racial issues with authenticity.
Programs/Content
NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ goes independent
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NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.
Tech
With smart speakers, Aspen Public Radio aims to help older adults feel more connected
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The project’s initial phase will provide about 40 smart speakers to people in assisted-living facilities.
System/Policy
Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference
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Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month’s event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they still welcomed the opportunity.
System/Policy
WAMU announces resignation of GM JJ Yore
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Yore’s handling of employee misconduct had drawn widespread criticism from staff and prompted calls for his departure.
Programs/Content
Public media campaign on mental health launches with focus on youth
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WETA is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Call to Mind and stations to provide training and produce content in 24 cities.
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media examines WAMU turmoil to ‘inform how we move forward’ with CEO hire
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Staffers are asking for more transparency about the hiring of Andi McDaniel to lead the station.
Tech
Public Media Group partners with tower owner for bigger single-frequency network footprint
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A new alliance with American Tower gives PMG access to more than 40,000 towers around the country where it could potentially locate booster transmitters for future SFN systems.