System/Policy
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.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Quick Takes
CPB-backed training aims to diversify ranks of programming leaders
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The project is supported by a $939,000 grant from CPB.
System/Policy
As it follows new “playbook,” Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network trims budget, adds execs
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“We may fail greatly or achieve something great,” says CPBN’s c.o.o., “but either way, we’re going to try.”
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #32: The future of children’s public television
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Thoughts on the Sesame Street news, and an encore interview with PBS Vice President for Children’s Programming Linda Simensky.
Programs/Content
WNYC to co-produce ‘Snap Judgment’
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NPR will continue to distribute the radio show to stations.
Development
For stations, ramping up digital revenue demands solid strategic foundation
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Here’s a surprise to absolutely no one who works in media: The subject of digital revenue is prickly.
Programs/Content
John Sutton and Adam Davidson debate the future of public radio
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A segment on our podcast touched off this in-depth exchange between the audience researcher and the Planet Money co-founder.
Programs/Content
Why chamber music deserves a place on classical playlists
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Some selections that argue for more frequent airplay.
Quick Takes
T-Mobile supports FM radio in phones
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Another wireless carrier is on board with activating FM radio in smartphones.
System/Policy
How Connecticut’s largest public media outlet worked with IDEO to reimagine its future
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Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network takes a page from human-centered design to build a playbook to transform its programming, education programs, and fundraising.
People
Sesame Workshop hires three executives, Met Opera radio gets a new voice, and other comings and goings in public media
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Mary Jo Heath is only the fourth host of the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast since 1931.