System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
Programs/Content
What America Amplified learned about engagement during the midterm elections
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America Amplified’s focus on the mechanics of voting highlighted the challenges of reaching beyond public media’s current audiences.
System/Policy
Former public media employees describe the burnout and frustration that drove them away
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As stress, workplace culture and other factors drive people out, stations increasingly struggle to find and keep staffers.
People
Comings and goings: NPR shuffles correspondents, CRB Classical hires and promotes staffers …
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Frank Langfitt is leaving his London-based reporting position, which will be taken over by Lauren Frayer.
Programs/Content
How pubmedia can build relationships with teens and tweens
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A new study from Sesame Workshop draws on lessons from project leaders and youth alumni.
System/Policy
Reveal staffers seek union recognition
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“Once recognized, we look forward to negotiating with management to ensure all eligible members are in-unit,” the employees said.
Tech
Public radio engineers await fate of major antenna maker
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The potential sale of Shively Labs, one of the country’s only major manufacturers of high-power FM broadcast antennas, is causing concern among public radio engineers who depend on the company for challenging projects.
People
Trina Cutter to retire from PBS Western Reserve
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“I am rewiring more than retiring,” said Cutter, who plans to relocate to North Carolina.
Programs/Content
PBS to launch multiplatform climate initiative in April
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“Chasing Carbon Zero,” which looks at goals to eliminate carbon pollution within the United States, is one of two “Nova” films that lead Climate Across America.
