System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
People
Longtime WSHU leader George Lombardi retires
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A. Rima Dael has taken over as GM of the station.
ATSC 3.0
Watch our webinar about ATSC 3.0 and HD Radio
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We discuss these technologies with Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
System/Policy
CPB data shows ‘incremental growth’ in racial diversity across stations
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The data also reveals that men and women held equal shares of jobs in the system in 2020.
Programs/Content
Urban Alternative station boosts reach in Denver
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Rocky Mountain Public Media’s The Drop will soon have a primary signal on the FM dial.
People
Comings and goings: Avery Hutchins named station manager for WCTE, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee announces promotions …
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Magura, who joined WCTE in 2011, has served on several national committees for PBS.
System/Policy
Proposal in Pennsylvania to zero out pubcasting funds is a ‘starting point,’ say station leaders
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The seven stations that receive funding from the state could collectively lose $750,000 annually for technology needs if the proposed budget is approved.
Programs/Content
WCPN’s ‘Inside the Bricks’ podcast gives public housing residents a say in their future
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“The idea was, how can we listen to people in their neighborhood and tell their stories?”
Programs/Content
Texas stations partner to report on chemical disasters in the state
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Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media’s reporting series, “Fire Triangle,” examines the recurrence of chemical explosions and what can be done to prevent them.
System/Policy
Pubmedia’s meeting organizers say virtual conferences are here to stay
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Even when it’s safe to bring hundreds of conventioneers together in hotel ballrooms, digital meeting platforms will make it possible for more people to participate.
Programs/Content
‘Roadshow’ goes into celebrities’ homes for episodes produced during pandemic
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When “Roadshow” tour events drawing large crowds became a no-go, producers sought out A-listers with interesting collections.