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.
Tech
How PBS Utah is using AI to customize audience experiences
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“Analyzing past performance is important, but recent advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have opened the floodgates of what is possible with the data available.”
People
Pam Johnston named CEO of merged Rhode Island pubcaster
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Johnston most recently worked as GM for the news division at GBH in Boston.
Programs/Content
Colorado’s Denverite takes on loneliness epidemic with new classified ads
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Colorado Public Radio’s new way to foster friendships in Denver mixes new and old media.
Development
June CDP Index: Overall revenue declines as high-dollar giving cools
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New donor challenges are having obvious impacts on both overall sustainers and even high-dollar gifts for radio.
People
Univision Los Angeles exec Alejandra Santamaria to lead LAist, Southern California Public Radio
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Santamaria takes the helm this month at SCPR, which operates LAist, and replaces CEO Herb Scannell, whose retirement was announced in September.
Programs/Content
How to get started with a gun violence prevention beat
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“My hope now is to help other journalists approach gun violence coverage from a slower and more intentional place.”
System/Policy
Time is running out to solve the digital revenue puzzle
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Stations are beginning to see “green shoots” in raising money from on-demand audiences. We need to grow them, and quickly.
Development
Press Forward director advises public media on priorities for funding local news
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“We don’t have room for any more egos,” said Dale Anglin, inaugural director of the $500 million philanthropic initiative.
System/Policy
LAist cuts 28 positions with buyouts, layoffs
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The station offered the voluntary buyouts in May, with CCO Kristen Muller saying at the time the organization faced a budget shortfall over the next two years.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘On the Air’
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