System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee recommends $565M for CPB
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The measure approved for consideration by the full House proposes an increase of nearly 27% from CPB’s current funding levels and recommends $20 million for a public safety program funded through FEMA.
People
Comings and goings: Heather Riddle to lead development for APMG, Mike Sauter named VP for Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation …
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Riddle, who most recently worked for Augsburg University, succeeds Randi Yoder, who retired.
People
Sean Plater appointed GM for WHUT
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Plater, an alumnus of licensee Howard University, plans to expand content production and oversee the launch of local ATSC 3.0 signals.
Engagement
Honing station engagement strategies: the next phase of America Amplified
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With a two-year grant renewal from CPB, the journalism initiative will work with 20 stations on community engagement practices.
Programs/Content
GBH and author Kwame Alexander partner for children’s series on music education
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Alexander will be a co-EP for the production alongside Marcy Gunther, director of media development for children’s media at GBH. Kay Donmyer, a writer for “Curious George,” is co-creator and head writer.
People
Maine Public taps Rick Schneider as CEO
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Schneider returns to public media as successor to Mark Vogelzang, who retired June 30.
People
Erika Pulley-Hayes selected to lead WAMU
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Pulley-Hayes, a former CPB VP, currently runs a public radio station in Florida.
Local that Works
How National Trust for Local News aims to sustain community journalism
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The new organization seeks to “catalyze the capital, new ownership structures, and business model transformations needed for established local and community news organizations to thrive and remain deeply grounded in their communities.”
People
Tom Calderone named CEO for Buffalo Toronto Public Media
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Calderone succeeds Donald Boswell, who is retiring after more than two decades of leadership of the stations.
System/Policy
Purdue University approves WFYI owner to operate WBAA
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The Indianapolis-based public broadcaster said that it “intends to maintain several staff positions” at the station in West Lafayette, Ind.