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Two public media leaders discuss the ‘imperative’ of diversity
The leaders said the changes need to go beyond additional training.Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love
Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up
The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a "sharp decline" in corporate sponsorship.
NPR, stations respond to Blackbaud ransomware attack
NPR and stations said they were told that Social Security numbers and credit card and bank account information were not exposed in the security breach.Why Toussaint Morrison split from TPT and PBS
The host of "America From Scratch" said he could no longer reconcile his Black identity with TPT’s refusal to address racial issues with authenticity.NPR's 'Hidden Brain' goes independent
NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.
With smart speakers, Aspen Public Radio aims to help older adults feel more connected
The project's initial phase will provide about 40 smart speakers to people in assisted-living facilities.Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference
Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month's event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they still welcomed the opportunity.Comings and goings: WQXR gets new leader, WGBH and CapRadio add staff …
Edward Yim has worked for the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.WAMU announces resignation of GM JJ Yore
Yore's handling of employee misconduct had drawn widespread criticism from staff and prompted calls for his departure.Public media campaign on mental health launches with focus on youth
WETA is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Call to Mind and stations to provide training and produce content in 24 cities.Chicago Public Media examines WAMU turmoil to 'inform how we move forward' with CEO hire
Staffers are asking for more transparency about the hiring of Andi McDaniel to lead the station.Public Media Group partners with tower owner for bigger single-frequency network footprint
A new alliance with American Tower gives PMG access to more than 40,000 towers around the country where it could potentially locate booster transmitters for future SFN systems.How to find a pubmedia job in a pandemic
Hiring has dropped off, but there are signs of hope for public media job-seekers.TikTok grants help pubmedia get creative with short-form videos
Producers are using the popular platform to test ideas while also reaching new and younger audiences.
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