Development
August CDP Index: Growth in membership, major giving income warrants ‘cautious optimism’
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Radio and large stations attracted enough new donors to chart small increases, overcoming volatility in acquisition.
How public radio programmers replaced ‘The Takeaway’
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The show’s cancellation meant that stations have “fewer options to offer our audience during the midday,” said Sean Birch of South Carolina Public Radio.
People
From China to ‘Our Land,’ how Melissa Block set a standard for NPR’s reporting
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“The hallmark of her reporting,” says colleague Elissa Nadworny, “is ‘I want to be with people in their lives. I want to be with them on the fishing boat. I want to be on their cattle ranch when the cows cross into their property.’”
Programs/Content
Vaccine hesitancy project targets communities in North Carolina and Michigan
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Three productions funded by Black Public Media will be distributed through social media this fall.
Tech
Public Media Venture Group receives $1 million from Knight Foundation to boost NextGen TV
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PMVG will use the Knight grant to further adoption of ATSC 3.0 among public media stations and to explore how it might generate income.
Development
July CDP Index: Membership revenue edges upward, but radio’s challenges persist
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For the first time in over a year, membership income among all stations is showing a marginal increase in giving.
People
West Virginia Public Broadcasting executive director resigns
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WVPB’s governing board announced Carl “Butch” Antolini’s departure during an emergency meeting Monday.
People
Comings and goings: KUOW appoints two executives, PBS Reno names chief engineer …
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Marshall Eisen joined KUOW as CCO, while Annette Promes was hired as CMO.
People
KALW hires James Kass as executive director
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“His deep love of the Bay Area and his extraordinary track record in growing organizations and nurturing talent make for a divine fit,” said Board Chair Laura Saponara.
Programs/Content
PRX accelerator adds podcasts on inside story of ‘Barney,’ Cincinnati’s sewer system to development slate
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The third cohort of PRX’s Journalism Podcast Accelerator includes projects from five public media organizations.
Obituaries
PBS Western Reserve CEO David Rotterman dies at 59
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Rotterman joined the station in Kent, Ohio, three weeks ago.