Programs/Content
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
Why focusing too much on digital could make stations lose their way
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“A strong app or polished social media presence won’t compensate for a lack of meaningful, locally relevant content.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires ‘It’s Been a Minute’ EP, AmDoc announces promotions …
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Veralyn Williams will be EP for “It’s Been a Minute” and “The Limits with Jay Williams.”
Development
CDP partners with ROI Solutions for fundraising CRM
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CDP President Michal Heiplik said ROI Solutions was selected in part because of its focus on nonprofit organizations.
People
Comings and goings: VP Julie Shapiro to leave PRX/Radiotopia, WNXP in Nashville appoints assistant PD …
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Shapiro will become executive creative director of Novel, a U.K.-based podcast studio.
System/Policy
PBS board approves station dues increase for FY2023
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During a board meeting Thursday, PBS President Paula Kerger said the network is investing millions from designated net assets to offset cost increases linked to inflation.
System/Policy
Merged stations VPR and Vermont PBS to be named Vermont Public
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The stations announced merger plans last summer.
People
Kevin Crane named station manager of WHQR Public Media
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Crane previously worked for Nashville Public Television.
Programs/Content
Second year of Black Music City collaboration boosts support for Philadelphia artists
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The project is a collaboration among WXPN, WRTI and REC Philly, an incubator and agency that provides local artists with business advice and spaces to create.
People
Spencer Jenkins appointed CEO of Utah Education and Telehealth Network
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Jenkins most recently worked for the Utah System of Higher Education.
System/Policy
‘Vincent Chin’ rebroadcast extends Detroit Public TV’s engagement with Asian-American community
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The 40th-anniversary reairing of the DPTV documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” builds on years of outreach to local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.