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.
People
Audrey Cooper joins WNYC as editor-in-chief
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Cooper previously served as the editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Programs/Content
Amid pandemic, core listeners prove their importance to news stations
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A study informed by AudiGraphics audience research concludes that now is the time to ask sustainers to increase giving.
People
Marcia Davis named NPR’s supervising editor of race and identity
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Davis previously worked for the Washington Post and the Marshall Project.
Development
Public radio stations receive Google grants
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Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.
People
Comings and goings: ideastream promotes Shafarenko, KRCC gets new manager …
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Michael Shafarenko joined ideastream in 2013 when the station acquired Civic Commons.
Programs/Content
WTVP plans launch of multicast channel for at-home learning
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The public TV station and local school system forged a partnership to improve at-home learning for students with limited internet access.
People
Carla McCabe chosen as CEO of VIA Public Media
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McCabe will be leaving KCPT, where she has worked since 2013.
Obituaries
Craig Brush, former KCOS station manager, dies at 67
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A colleague said Brush was “one of the small band of professionals who developed the fundraising techniques that have allowed PBS stations to thrive.”
System/Policy
After conduct review, university licensee drops incoming Arizona PBS CEO
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Sonya Forte Duhé was accused of making racist and homophobic comments to students in her previous job.
System/Policy
Incoming leader of Arizona PBS accused of racism, homophobia by current and former students
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Sonya Forte Duhé is scheduled to join Arizona PBS and become dean of the Cronkite School in July.