System/Policy
WGA authorizes strike if freelance contract expires with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The Writers Guild of America voted to authorize a strike if the current contract expires Thursday.
FY24 fundraising analysis highlights diversity of sources as key to success
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Even in the face of declining audiences and high inflation, a CDP analysis finds that many public media organizations experienced new donor growth in FY24.
Programs/Content
PBS Reno’s first-ever podcast focuses on host’s Chinese-Vietnamese heritage
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In creating “Refugee’s Daughter,” Christina Le followed her boss’ advice to “start with something you know.”
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, longtime WQXR host retires …
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Julie Parr joined NPR as VP of development.
System/Policy
OETA’s existence is preserved after lawmakers overturn governor’s veto
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Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that Oklahomans didn’t want to “use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids.”
System/Policy
From alligator clips to high-speed internet: the past, present and future of remote work at NPR
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While the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change and increased the sheer number of people working remotely, NPR has had at least some remote workers for nearly its entire existence.
People
Longtime WAMC CEO Alan Chartock retires
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“It’s time to let a new crop of leaders take the helm,” Chartock said.
System/Policy
How pubmedia is navigating the pros and cons of remote work
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New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.
People
Visiting Egypt, a reporter (and avid baker) reflects on bread and democracy
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In an excerpt from his new book, former public media journalist Tony Ganzer finds parallels between bread and journalism on a reporting trip to Egypt. (Don’t miss the recipe.)
Obituaries
Michael Couzens, ‘champion’ of community broadcasting, dies at 76
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“He could help stations that very few other lawyers who were with firms could afford to do.”
People
James Dunford appointed CEO of American Public Television
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Dunford is currently SVP of station services for PBS.
Tech
Facing closure, antenna maker Shively finds a buyer
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A major supplier of FM antennas and transmission equipment to public radio stations will remain in business under new ownership.