System/Policy
What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
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“Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment.”
Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
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After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to get drinking water.
NPR
Fans count down to Fetty Wap release with NPR preview
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Hip-hop musician Fetty Wap headlined the NPR Music page, which offered a stream of his full album that dropped Friday.
People
Ex-mayor joins Nine Network, NPR producer oversees franchises, and more comings and goings in public media
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The former mayor will “work with us on site to build strong community partnerships,” said Nine Network President Jack Galmiche.
System/Policy
Why WGBH acquired GlobalPost
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WGBH is hoping to increase its digital capacity and pool of international correspondents with the deal.
WQED
Layoffs, pay cuts and staff restructuring loom for Pittsburgh’s WQED
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The board is aiming to reduce the station’s fiscal 2016 budget by 6.8 percent compared with the prior fiscal year.
Quick Takes
WGBH to acquire international news website GlobalPost
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The deal will bolster international reporting for PRI.org and PRI’s The World.
Awards
Pubcasters take home Creative Emmys, and more awards in public media
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The award for outstanding special class program went to Sweeney Todd.
About Current
Pubmedia veterans to advise Current on sustainability in the digital age
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Our new advisory group will offer feedback, guidance and connections to deepen our coverage and secure our future.
Quick Takes
Vermont Public Radio kicks off $8M facility expansion
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Vermont Public Radio has started an $8 million expansion to its Colchester facility.
Obituaries
Utah public TV pioneer Lacy-Smith dies at 70
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Lacy-Smith was one of the first women to serve as a broadcast executive in the state.
Programs/Content
PodScanning: New podcasts from WGBH, KQED and WNYC
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The podcasts cover football, digital love and the war in Afghanistan.