Programs/Content
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.
Why focusing too much on digital could make stations lose their way
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“A strong app or polished social media presence won’t compensate for a lack of meaningful, locally relevant content.”
Local That Works
Five finalists to compete for $20,000 Local that Works grand prize
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Each finalist will present their project at a virtual Grand Finale in November.
Engagement
How organizing a Photo Walk can build community and engage your audience
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The collaborative gatherings can generate content before, during and long after the event while growing trust and creating lasting connections.
Programs/Content
With Film Academy, WQED prepares students for careers in digital media
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Acquisition of a teen workforce-development program has helped fill a gap in the Pittsburgh station’s educational programming.
System/Policy
WHRO beefs up investigative coverage with nonprofit newsroom acquisition
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WHRO Public Media is looking to expand its newsroom’s capabilities by taking on the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism.
People
AIR selects Keisha Salmon as new executive director
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Salmon previously led communications strategy for American Documentary and its program “POV.”
Obituaries
Jim Russell, creator of ‘Marketplace,’ dies at 76
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“He was thoroughly devoted to public media. And that was infectious.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires senior director, will launch Climate Desk …
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Gordon Synn will help NPR create new content opportunities, negotiate intellectual property deals and “help us go where NPR has never gone before.”
Obituaries
KPVU GM John Hughes dies at 71
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Hughes joined KPVU in 2016 and helped the station program more modern R&B and hip-hop music.