System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
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People
Scott Woelfel named GM for Arizona PBS
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Woelfel succeeds Adrienne Fairwell, who departed last year for South Carolina ETV.
Programs/Content
New streaming sitcom ‘In the Know’ digs for the funny in public radio
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From Zach Woods and Mike Judge, the stop-action animated show is chock full of Terry Gross cracks and Ken Burns cameos.
People
Andrew Batt named executive director and GM of Iowa PBS
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Batt succeeds Molly Phillips, who plans to retire Jan. 31.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: WAMU hires CCO, IRSC Public Media revamps music station …
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Michael Tribble joined WAMU in Washington, D.C., as CCO.
People
WFIT promotes Stephen Yasko to GM
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Yasko has managed the Florida station’s programming since 2022.
Development
December CDP index: Membership revenue flattens after six months of growth
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National reporting on Giving Tuesday results highlighted flat revenue performance and a 10% decline in donors.
System/Policy
CapRadio, North State Public Radio staffers intend to form union
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The staffers aim to form a union with the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America Local 51.
Tech
The playground of possibilities: A guide to generative AI for public media
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Whether you’re a seasoned generative AI user, gAI-curious or simply someone who wants to peek into tools that may influence tomorrow’s public media, this guide is your permission to embrace the future.
System/Policy
WTVP board members resign in wake of financial improprieties
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The board chair and vice chair for the station resigned from their positions Tuesday.