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.
System/Policy
Union files lawsuit against New York Public Radio
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The dispute centers on NYPR’s termination of reporter Fred Mogul.
System/Policy
Follow this onboarding checklist to set your team up for success
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“These are the things that I always craved as a new employee, and they are even more essential in the times of distance and remote work.”
People
Ann Alquist named executive director and GM for WBHM
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Alquist succeeds Chuck Holmes, who left the station earlier this year to run a nonprofit.
Local that Works
How WFAE transformed in 5 years: a case study
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The station has doubled its content staff, increased its digital traffic sevenfold, attracted new members and grown general revenues.
People
Comings and goings: Amy Wielunski to lead membership for WBEZ, Ashley Alvarado takes new role at KPCC …
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Wielunski previously worked as Chicago Public Media’s director of membership growth and acquisition.
Programs/Content
Public TV hosts ready new shows to meet ‘pent-up passion’ for travel
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Rick Steves, Samantha Brown and others are highlighting global destinations while considering how to keep themselves and their viewers safe.
People
Kim Johnson to retire as GM of PBS12
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Johnson joined the station in 1989 and previously worked as studio supervisor and VP of operations.
System/Policy
CPB analysis finds steep declines in station underwriting, foundation funding
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While income from individual giving grew 5% last fiscal year, stations were hit by losses in all other revenue categories.
People
Jeff Hanks named CEO of Lakeland PBS
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Hanks succeeds Bill Sanford, who announced his retirement last month.
Programs/Content
New England News Collaborative sunsets radio show, refocuses strategy
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The collaborative ended its show “Next” last month to focus on new priorities.