System/Policy
How stations are enhancing statehouse journalism with CPB funding
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With its latest round of funding, CPB has invested $4.9 million in its state government initiative.
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.
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The U.S. public wants more news coverage of climate change, surveys find
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heat waves have intensified over the past decade, public concern about climate change has grown dramatically. Today, 65% of the U.S. public is worried about the issue, up from 52% a decade ago, according to nationally representative surveys conducted by scientists at Yale University and George Mason University.
System/Policy
NPR, union agree to cuts to employee pay, benefits
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NPR is taking additional steps to cut costs in response to financial challenges.
Programs/Content
Stations respond to quickening drumbeat of mental health needs in their communities
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“We are seeing pent-up demand from people seeking safe and trusted spaces for conversations about mental health,” says Babette Apland of APM’s Call to Mind.
Programs/Content
Convergence of technology, pandemic and archives brings silver lining for classical fans
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Classical stations take note: A trove of Berlin Philharmonic performances offers a novel approach for kindling music appreciation and growing classical lovers.
Development
Why premiums can be too much of a good thing — especially now
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There’s a window of opportunity to bank as much revenue as possible. Eliminating your use of premiums in digital giving is a clear path in that direction.
Programs/Content
PBS fast-tracks ‘American Portrait’ special on coronavirus
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The half-hour program, airing May 8, presents stories of people on the front lines.
People
Holly Groschner retires as CEO of Vermont PBS
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COO Steve Ferreira was named interim CEO while the board leads the search for a successor.
Programs/Content
‘On Being’ distribution will move to WNYC Studios
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“The vision and breadth of WNYC’s portfolio feels like a good fit for what ‘On Being’ has become,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
Pandemic prompts some stations to cut Report for America jobs, but others add corps members
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“In an effort to make sure that we could maintain the staff that we have and the work we were doing, we really couldn’t add another position.”
System/Policy
Seattle classical station cuts positions as underwriting income dries up
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“Underwriting revenue has almost disappeared for us,” said Classical KING FM CEO Brenda Barnes.
System/Policy
Climate advocacy group targets Duke Energy underwriting on WUNC
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NC WARN complained to the FCC about “misleading” sponsorship messages highlighting the utility provider’s commitments to clean energy.