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.
ATSC 3.0
Watch our webinar about ATSC 3.0 and HD Radio
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We discuss these technologies with Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
System/Policy
CPB data shows ‘incremental growth’ in racial diversity across stations
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The data also reveals that men and women held equal shares of jobs in the system in 2020.
Programs/Content
Urban Alternative station boosts reach in Denver
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Rocky Mountain Public Media’s The Drop will soon have a primary signal on the FM dial.
People
Comings and goings: Avery Hutchins named station manager for WCTE, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee announces promotions …
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Magura, who joined WCTE in 2011, has served on several national committees for PBS.
System/Policy
Proposal in Pennsylvania to zero out pubcasting funds is a ‘starting point,’ say station leaders
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The seven stations that receive funding from the state could collectively lose $750,000 annually for technology needs if the proposed budget is approved.
Programs/Content
WCPN’s ‘Inside the Bricks’ podcast gives public housing residents a say in their future
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“The idea was, how can we listen to people in their neighborhood and tell their stories?”
Programs/Content
Texas stations partner to report on chemical disasters in the state
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Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media’s reporting series, “Fire Triangle,” examines the recurrence of chemical explosions and what can be done to prevent them.
System/Policy
Pubmedia’s meeting organizers say virtual conferences are here to stay
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Even when it’s safe to bring hundreds of conventioneers together in hotel ballrooms, digital meeting platforms will make it possible for more people to participate.
Programs/Content
‘Roadshow’ goes into celebrities’ homes for episodes produced during pandemic
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When “Roadshow” tour events drawing large crowds became a no-go, producers sought out A-listers with interesting collections.
Programs/Content
Milwaukee newsroom collaboration brings unique approach to ‘Frontline’ local journalism initiative
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Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel worked together to cover the multifaceted Wisconsin dairy economy.