System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
SPONSORED
The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
People
Perry Simon, chief programming exec, is leaving PBS
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Simon joined PBS in 2018 and has played a central role in its recent content initiatives.
System/Policy
John Lawson joins Public Media Venture Group to advocate for Next Gen TV
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The business consortium of 31 public broadcasters is adding an advocacy voice in Washington.
People
Michal Heiplik named CDP President
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Heiplik is a co-founder of the Contributor Development Partnership, which is affiliated with WGBH in Boston.
People
Comings and goings: Ted Krichels to retire from CPB, N’Jeri Eaton leaves NPR …
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Krichels has spent more than 35 years in public broadcasting.
Obituaries
Lester Crystal, news executive who oversaw expansion of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ dies at 85
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As executive producer, Crystal directed launch of the first hourlong daily news program on U.S. television.
Programs/Content
6 overlooked tweaks to please your classical listeners
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Success is in the details. These straightforward adjustments to your station might make your sound more appealing.
People
Neil Best will retire from Community Radio for Northern Colorado
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Best helped to make the organization’s KUNC an independent nonprofit in 2001.
System/Policy
Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff
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The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.
Engagement
Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage
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Public media’s largest and smallest newsrooms find that coverage shaped by listeners and readers invites more participation and builds trust.
People
Comings and goings: PBS promotes two to SVP roles, Reno station names tech VP …
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PBS President Paula Kerger announced the promotions of Rhonda Holt and Scott Nourse last month in a memo.