Programs/Content
Kentucky Public Radio’s recipe for a statewide voter guide success
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It takes some planning to create a voter guide that geolocates users, but the payoff is entirely worth it.
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
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We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising to support fellow stations and staffers in distress is the kind of thing we can do to prove it.
People
Lesli Rotenberg, executive who directed digital expansion of children’s media, to leave PBS
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Rotenberg plans to “explore new opportunities to improve the lives of children and families,” according to a memo from PBS President Paula Kerger.
System/Policy
UC Davis alums, local community protest relocation of freeform college station
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Supporters of KDVS argue that the smaller studios will diminish the station’s operations and its value for teaching students.
People
Allan Pizzato to retire as CEO of WYES
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Pizzato helped create a new headquarters for WYES and launch new cooking programs and history specials.
Programs/Content
Fans, stations welcome return of hit series ‘Sanditon’
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Efficient production and a collaborative funding push allowed for two new seasons of the “Masterpiece” Jane Austen adaptation.
Programs/Content
NYPR fires Bob Garfield after investigation into bullying
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Garfield was fired following two investigations into his conduct.
Featured in People
Valley PBS taps filmmaker Jeff Aiello as CEO
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Aiello was previously EP of shows that aired on the station.
Local that Works Case Studies
How City Bureau models democratizing journalism
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City Bureau’s programs mainly focus on training and equipping people with little or no journalism experience to lead community conversations, provide oversight of public meetings, and conduct investigations into local sociopolitical issues.
Local that Works
Democratizing journalism: City Bureau’s public access reporting model
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Watch our Local that Works webinar about how City Bureau is engaging diverse audiences, training grassroots journalists and holding government agencies accountable.
People
Martin Miller will step down as president of New England Public Media
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Miller has worked for the organization’s radio station since 1995.
Development
Latest round of NEA grants includes dozens in pubmedia
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The agency announced $88 million in grants this week.