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
Panhandle PBS CEO resigns following nepotism allegations
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A newspaper’s investigation into nepotism at the two-year community college prompted the personnel actions.
Programs/Content
Why it’s bad that New York is sucking up the podcasting industry
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The geographical concentration of media talent is hurting journalism — and journalists.
Development
Crowdfunding campaign nets TV station $20K for web series on climate change
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Station Manager Paul Hunton says the crowdfunding campaign tapped into a formula that can be scaled to size.
People
Eaton on post-‘Downton’ life: ‘It’s very hard for me to resist challenges’
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Eaton has been at the helm of the PBS strand for 31 years of its 45-season history.
Obituaries
Nicki Shearer, longtime pubTV fundraiser, dies at 89
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Shearer helped bring Leo Buscaglia to public television.
Programs/Content
How public TV can connect with donors as viewing platforms shift
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A station content director has been working to figure out that puzzle.
System/Policy
Pubcasters press for relief on FCC rule requiring board data
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Stations fear the new rule could discourage board participation.
People
What two hosts are learning from a Texas–Cape Cod job swap
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“That gee-whiz sense of wonder about making radio is restored.”
System/Policy
KUSP-FM board recommends sale as station cuts entire staff
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Members of the station’s foundation will vote on the sale Wednesday.