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.
Development
Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic
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The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
Development
How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
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In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.
Programs/Content
‘Downton Abbey’ pledge marathon boosts public TV’s June pledge drive
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With PBS rights to the drama expiring June 30, stations and viewers are making the most of the show’s fundraising farewell tour.
System/Policy
WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
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CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of “Only a Game,” “Modern Love” and “Kind World.”
System/Policy
APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’
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The organization is also ending the podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression.”
System/Policy
Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
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The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.
People
Comings and goings: PBS appoints VPs, ideastream promotes three staffers …
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Amy Wigler joins PBS as VP of multiplatform marketing and content.
Programs/Content
Like news audience, core classical fans are tuning in more
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Core listeners have become even more important to classical radio stations during the pandemic as their loyalty and time spent listening has increased.
System/Policy
WBUR, union reach tentative agreement
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The tentative agreement covers three years and includes wage adjustments, “along with a strong commitment to diversity,” according to WBUR’s CEO.
Development
Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting
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Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.