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.
Tech
How to prepare for a media landscape minus TikTok
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It’s reasonable to expect that government oversight will impact the apps you frequent sooner rather than later. Be as ready as you can be.
System/Policy
How to advance democracy on community radio
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“We all have an awesome responsibility to advance democracy. We must rise above the noise, misinformation and disinformation, AI trickery, apathy and distrust. We are bridge builders, and that starts with sharing basic information.”
Programs/Content
The resilience of radio: connecting through music and real personalities
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“Listeners value the authenticity and spontaneity that radio hosts bring to the table, creating a sense of familiarity and connection that cannot be replicated by technology.”
Programs/Content
Why public radio needs more journalism like NHPR’s ‘13th Step’ podcast
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When it comes to rebuilding audience and, especially, attracting younger listeners, there are good reasons why leaders should run toward this kind of journalism.
System/Policy
Orlando’s WMFE rebrands as Central Florida Public Media
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Research had found weak brand penetration in the community beyond the station’s existing audience, said GM Judith Smelser.
System/Policy
House committee to investigate alleged NPR bias
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“The Committee has concerns about the direction in which NPR may be headed under past and present leadership,” House representatives said in a letter to the network’s CEO.
People
Jeff Aiello will step down as CEO of Valley PBS
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The production executive who ascended to CEO in 2021 cited a need to “ease back on work load” in announcing his departure.
System/Policy
State House passes Arkansas PBS appropriation after three votes for second consecutive fiscal session
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The Arkansas House of Representatives passed Arkansas PBS’ appropriations bill Wednesday after two failed attempts for the second consecutive fiscal session.
System/Policy
Seattle’s KUOW lays off eight employees
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The radio station will also leave three open positions unfilled and save $1 million by ending its RadioActive Youth Media program.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Launch Party’
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Our latest crossword takes inspiration from an annual public media event.