System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
Programs/Content
How to get started with a gun violence prevention beat
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“My hope now is to help other journalists approach gun violence coverage from a slower and more intentional place.”
System/Policy
Time is running out to solve the digital revenue puzzle
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Stations are beginning to see “green shoots” in raising money from on-demand audiences. We need to grow them, and quickly.
Development
Press Forward director advises public media on priorities for funding local news
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“We don’t have room for any more egos,” said Dale Anglin, inaugural director of the $500 million philanthropic initiative.
System/Policy
LAist cuts 28 positions with buyouts, layoffs
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The station offered the voluntary buyouts in May, with CCO Kristen Muller saying at the time the organization faced a budget shortfall over the next two years.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘On the Air’
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Test your knowledge of classic public TV with our latest puzzle.
System/Policy
Public media’s pivot to local news requires deep change, Wyncote Foundation report finds
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Public media’s response to the problems facing local news has not been “commensurate” with the crisis, the report said.
People
Comings and goings: WJCT hires director of podcasting, WHYY adds staff …
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Letisha Bereola joined WJCT Public Media in Jacksonville, Fla., as director of podcasting.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee takes next step in zeroing out pubmedia funding for FY27
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President Biden has proposed upping CPB’s FY27 appropriation to $595 million.
System/Policy
NPR receives $5.5M grant to expand collaborative journalism efforts
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The grant will support the creation of an Appalachia newsroom and experiments with short-form video.
Development
Why boosting major giving may be key to pubmedia’s success
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Experts say stations should focus more on cultivating major gifts to support their long-term growth.