System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
Obituaries
José Fajardo, former Hawai‘i Public Radio leader, dies at 61
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“José was an inspirational force in so many ways,” said HPR CEO Meredith Artley.
Programs/Content
Radio stations go to new places to court younger listeners
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With dating mixers, breweries and family days, stations aim to welcome millennials to public media fandom.
System/Policy
Writers Guild freelancers ratify contract with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The contract, negotiated this fall, covers PBS animation writers for the first time.
Development
November CDP Index: High-dollar gifts offset decline in new donors
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In addition, an ongoing and worsening decline among sustainers is a growing concern for radio stations.
System/Policy
PMJA report points to shortcomings in newsroom diversity efforts
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Lack of diversity in leadership was a constant refrain in responses to the association’s 2023 online survey.
Programs/Content
Podcast about Georgia’s Forsyth County explores legacy of town’s racist history
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“1912,” a podcast from the Atlanta History Center and WABE, traces descendants of Black people who fled racist mobs and night riders.
Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop eyes ‘new distribution plan’ as Warner Bros. Discovery ends contract
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The “Sesame Street” producer has partnered with HBO since 2016.
System/Policy
New station cohorts will tackle audience challenges with CPB-backed Poynter training
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The new phases of the Digital Transformation Program starting early next year will emphasize focusing on data to measure success.
System/Policy
Senate committee reports favorably on two CPB board nominees
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With a voice vote, the committee advanced nominations for Felix Sanchez and Adam White.
People
Public Media Business Association names Lauren Biddle executive director
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Biddle succeeds Sara Wood, who has led the organization since 2018.