System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off seven staff
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The workforce reduction affected full- and part-time workers in development, content, administration and operations.
January CDP Index: Fourth quarter sees rally for high-dollar gifts, new radio donors
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A strong fourth quarter reversed prior monthly trends to end 2024 on a higher than anticipated note.
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People
Sherrie Westin named CEO of Sesame Workshop
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Westin is the first woman to be Sesame Workshop’s CEO since the organization was established in 1968.
Programs/Content
To bring audiences back, make shows that people will go crazy for
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Letting go of fear and perfectionism empowers creative teams to take courageous leaps that turn viewers and listeners into fans.
Programs/Content
‘The Thistle & Shamrock’ will end Sept. 30 after 40-plus years
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“The Thistle & Shamrock” airs on 237 NPR member stations, delving into new and traditional Celtic music through interviews with singers, songwriters and music experts.
People
Comings and goings: NETA appoints COO, NPR hires deputy Washington editor …
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NETA named Timothy Eernisse COO and VP of education and growth.
People
Vox.com co-founder Melissa Bell will lead Chicago Public Media
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Bell, who co-founded Vox.com in 2014 and became publisher of parent company Vox Media in 2016, will take the helm at CPM Sept. 3.
System/Policy
House subcommittee proposes zeroing out pubmedia funding for FY27
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President Biden has proposed upping CPB’s FY27 appropriation to $595 million.
Development
Public media’s fundraising outlook shows signs for hope amid challenges
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Radio stations in particular struggled to grow donor rolls last year, according to a new Contributor Development Partnership report. But public media has a strong legacy of trust to build on.
Obituaries
Russell Morash, ‘This Old House’ creator and ‘Father of How-To’ programs that inspired millions, dies at 88
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While Morash wasn’t always fond of the “Father of How-To” moniker, his track record of marquee programs like “This Old House” and “The Victory Garden” cemented his place as a media innovator.
System/Policy
Appeals court rejects defamation suit by right-wing journalist against NPR, Yahoo News
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Matthew Couch, founder of the news website D.C. Patriot, had spread conspiracy theories about the 2016 murder of Democratic National Committee employee Seth Rich.
Obituaries
George Boosey, programmer who guided WBUR’s news expansion, dies at 77
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Boosey helped set the Boston station’s path to growth as an NPR news powerhouse.