System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
People
Comings and goings: StoryCorps appoints first CCO, NPR editor leaves for ‘Today, Explained’ …
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Michael Garofalo, who worked for StoryCorps from 2004–18, rejoined the nonprofit.
About Current
Hey Boomers, younger staff aren’t the future of public media — they’re the now
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We need your help identifying rising stars in the system so we can amplify their voices, ideas and experiences.
Engagement
Beyond translation: How WNIJ created content specifically for the Latinx community
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“‘If you build it, they will come’ isn’t really a strong strategy in an era of competing algorithms and news consumption silos,” said News Director Jenna Dooley.
System/Policy
WITF to receive Lancaster-based news organization as gift
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The Harrisburg-based public media organization will receive several newspapers from Steinman Communications.
Programs/Content
With Hulu partnership, PBS doubles down on efforts to reach streamers
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The deal with Hulu continues PBS’ efforts to make its programs accessible to people who don’t watch broadcast television.
System/Policy
Oklahoma governor seeks to phase out OETA, citing programming that ‘overly sexualizes’ children
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“I don’t think Oklahomans want to use their tax dollars to indoctrinate kids,” Gov. Kevin Stitt said.
Programs/Content
WCNY’s ‘CommunityFM’ stream brings new focus to HD channels, digital content
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The station in Syracuse, N.Y., has started a stream of programs “about local people, local perspectives and positive stories about the community.”
People
Regina Dean set to retire from WUOT
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Dean will retire Friday after 42 years in public radio.
Development
Donor conversion grows with addition of NPR Network option on NPR.org
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“What this tells us, really, is we’re headed in the right direction,” said NPR CDO Leora Hanser.
Programs/Content
APT brings seasons 8–10 of ‘Doc Martin’ to PBS Passport and broadcast
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New episodes of the popular British series will be available to public TV viewers starting July 1.