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.
System/Policy
Biden recommends $595M in FY27 funding for public broadcasting
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If approved, the appropriation would be a record sum for CPB.
People
Karen Lincoln Michel will leave CEO role at IndiJ Public Media
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Michel will transition to a role focusing on the organization’s “local Indigenous journalism efforts.”
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ film ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ wins Oscar for best documentary
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The Academy Award was a first for the GBH investigative series.
Tech
AI in newsrooms: revolution or retooling?
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Felix Simon argues that, for now, we’re witnessing more of a retooling of the news through AI rather than a fundamental change in the needs and goals of news organizations.
System/Policy
AI-enhanced search tools are here — and public media needs to pay attention
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“We will succeed only if our audiences have strong awareness of our brands across platforms and if our funding models are not heavily tied to online underwriting.”
Programs/Content
KCRW’s ‘newest’ music host mines rap lyrics for comedy on TikTok
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Katherine Ellis went from spoofing NPR’s sound to launching a collaboration with the Santa Monica station.
System/Policy
Colorado Public Radio lays off 15 staff due to financial challenges
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The cuts affected staff in CPR’s audio and podcast production departments.
System/Policy
WBUR considers cuts amid budget troubles
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CEO Margaret Low told donors that “given our current economics, we’ll likely need to make some tough choices in the coming months.”
Featured in Category
Futuro Media names co-CEOs
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In their new roles, Marlon Bishop will also be Head of Podcasts and New Business, while Peniley Ramírez will serve as Head of News and Investigations.
System/Policy
To build a case for public media’s local journalism, start with a new metaphor
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Maps of news deserts don’t tell our story well. Here’s how to create two charts that will.