System/Policy
WGA authorizes strike if freelance contract expires with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The Writers Guild of America voted to authorize a strike if the current contract expires Thursday.
FY24 fundraising analysis highlights diversity of sources as key to success
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Even in the face of declining audiences and high inflation, a CDP analysis finds that many public media organizations experienced new donor growth in FY24.
Programs/Content
How classical stations can compete against AI-powered streaming services
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Today’s media environment requires us to engage with audiences in as many ways as possible with content that welcomes them to the music.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Space Travel’
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Fans of Carl Sagan will win the space race when it comes to solving this month’s crossword.
System/Policy
Judge rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case examines PBS’ role in sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
Obituaries
UETN field engineer Stroh DeCaire dies at 51
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“Stroh was an outgoing and lively part of our dedicated Field Operations team,” said UETN CEO Spencer Jenkins.
System/Policy
NPR asks Twitter to remove ‘state-affiliated’ label
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“This must be a mistake as it contradicts Twitter’s own guidelines,” said an NPR spokesperson.
Programs/Content
Remembering a ‘Cinco de Mayo miracle’ in the 30-year history of ‘Latino USA’
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For the show’s 30th anniversary, a founder of “Latino USA” recounts how President Bill Clinton helped the show make a splash at a 1993 Public Radio Conference.
Programs/Content
Public TV builds footprint on FAST channels in bid to reach younger audiences
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Bob Ross and Julia Child are among the stars of yesteryear whom cord-cutters are discovering on ad-supported streaming services.
Programs/Content
Adriano Schmid starts a ‘new chapter in the story’ of PBS Kids
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“I love different animation styles, different storytelling styles — live-action, multimedia and all those things,” says the network’s new VP of content. “This diversity in content is something I feel public media can achieve.”
System/Policy
Georgia Public Broadcasting faces funding cut
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“GPB is thankful for the current and past monetary support we’ve received from the state,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
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“Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve.”