System/Policy
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
December CDP Index: High-dollar gifts stabilize revenue amid sliding new donors, Passport usage
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The New Donor Index continues to be an area of concern, declining 12.3% overall.
Programs/Content
Stop calling it ‘content’ — and stop canceling it
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“Public radio is journalism, shows, music, culture. Content is an inexact blob that people in a boardroom can cut to a convenient and profitable size.”
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS answers lawmakers’ concerns with promises to improve practices
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In a hearing Thursday, station leaders said they are taking steps to avoid future violations of state procurement law.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ unveils short docs aimed at younger audiences
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The four-part pilot series will be released on YouTube and the PBS video app.
People
Molly Phillips, Iowa PBS executive director and GM, to retire
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Phillips joined Iowa PBS in 1990 and became its leader in 2013.
System/Policy
Board of Peoria’s WTVP to cut $1.5 million from budget
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The public TV station is reeling from the unexplained death of former CEO Lesley Matuszak and disclosures of “questionable, unauthorized or improper” expenditures.
People
APMG hires Roycie Eppler to lead HR, DEI departments
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Eppler most recently worked as chief human resources officer for Cutera, a medical equipment manufacturing firm.
System/Policy
New Hampshire Public Radio union ratifies first contract
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The three-year contract is expected to go into effect in the coming weeks.
System/Policy
New York Public Radio lays off 6% of staff
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The cuts primarily affected roles within WNYC Studios, the division that houses the organization’s podcasts.
People
Comings and goings: GBH announces executive changes, WOSU appoints chief advancement officer …
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Shane Miner will shift from CTO to COO for GBH in Boston.