System/Policy
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
How PBS can revive its pioneering spirit by embracing grassroots programming
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“As traditional broadcast gives way to new media, public television needs to dust off its early spirit of scrappy, decentralized innovation.”
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Project Core: A vision for scale and growth
Over the past three years, CentralCast has been hard at work implementing critical upgrades that lay the foundation for a more resilient and advanced future. And now, the culmination of these efforts is taking shape in our most ambitious initiative yet: Project Core.
Development
July CDP Index: Modest rally in key areas results in soft landing for FY24
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Membership revenue is up, driven by high-dollar gifts and consistent increases in sustainers and Passport users.
System/Policy
How DEI councils can help public media manage change and retain staff
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Effective DEI councils can help organizations reduce turnover and achieve other key performance indicators.
People
Let’s celebrate — and listen to — public media’s Rising Stars
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You’ll be inspired by how these young professionals embrace and amplify public media’s mission.
People
35 Rising Stars making their mark in public media
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Current’s 2024 Rising Stars contribute creatively to public media in many ways, making big differences in their workplaces and communities.
Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop music videos widen PBS Kids’ focus on civics
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“Together We Can” sets lessons on civic responsibility, rules and the Constitution to song.
Programs/Content
PRX to distribute special episodes of WABE program
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“Closer Look with Rose Scott” will explore how issues affecting the city of Atlanta play out nationally.
People
Laura Archbold named station manager for KSMQ
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Archbold previously worked in marketing for Mayo Clinic.
System/Policy
Forensic report on CapRadio finds ‘unsupported payments’
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Names were redacted in the report due to an “ongoing law enforcement investigation and privacy.”
Programs/Content
How students are bringing new perspectives to 2024 election coverage
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“On Our Minds: Election 2024,” a special podcast from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, spotlights young people’s views on issues that impact their lives — and the nation’s future.
People
Comings and goings: APTS EVP/COO Lonna Thompson retiring, Classical Music Indy announces host changes …
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Thompson joined APTS in 1994.