System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
System/Policy
WTVP board members resign in wake of financial improprieties
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The board chair and vice chair for the station resigned from their positions Tuesday.
Programs/Content
New York stations team up on news network
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“We all recognize that working together makes us stronger, and it helps us serve our audiences across the state much better.”
People
Comings and goings: Suraya Mohamed named EP for NPR Music, American Public Television promotes staff …
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Mohamed joined NPR Music in 2004 as a producer.
System/Policy
Former WFYI accountant and co-conspirator sentenced for embezzling more than $270,000
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Mindi B. Madison, a former accountant for the station, and co-conspirator Alicia Wilson were also ordered to pay restitution.
System/Policy
7 things newsroom managers can learn from beekeeping
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Two news editors and beekeepers see similarities between keeping bees and managing journalists.
Tech
Inaugural Next Generation Warning System grants prioritize expansion to underserved communities
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Florida’s IRSC Public Media and Mississippi Public Broadcasting will expand or improve their capacity to deliver emergency messages to at-risk communities.
System/Policy
Michigan Radio rebrands as Michigan Public
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The station is the latest “Public”-branded pubcaster.
People
Comings and goings: TPT hires CCO, WMHT appoints chief advancement officer …
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Nick Kereakos was hired as CCO of TPT in St. Paul, Minn.
Programs/Content
With Illinois Soul, WILL creates new format for Black audiences
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“We are going to create a whole new audience and a new way of receiving information in the Black community,” says Tracy Parsons, a community advisory board member involved in developing the new service.
Programs/Content
How Audience 98 can inform efforts to acquire donors in the digital era
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“We need to stop thinking about audiences in terms of technology and start thinking about audiences of the brand, no matter how they access us.”