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Michael Soper, fundraising consultant who led PBS development in its formative years, dies at 71
Through his efforts to share best practices in public TV fundraising, Soper gained “a wonderful perspective on stations across the country and their different kinds of needs,” said former PBS COO Neil Mahrer.How GBH News transformed its workflow from broadcast-centered to digital-first
With the launch of the yearlong multimedia project "COVID in the Classroom," we flew the plane as we built it.Oversight board appoints governor's former communications director as interim leader of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The board did not disclose why it fired former executive director Chuck Roberts.
Linda Simensky, head of PBS Kids content, departs for Duolingo
Simensky had worked at PBS since 2003.Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar
Our "Pathways to Philanthropy" webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.Comings and goings: Promotions at PRX, WHYY …
PRX filled two new roles focused on podcasts.
New funding expands reach of public radio's hip-hop/R&B format
Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.Beth Courtney, CEO of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, will retire
Courtney joined LPB in 1976 and became its leader in 1985.Melissa Harris-Perry named host of 'The Takeaway'
Harris-Perry has been interim host since July.Why it’s a big deal that the latest episode of NPR’s ‘Embedded’ includes audio from a Maryland courtroom
A narrow challenge to a law banning broadcasts of criminal proceedings may help expand journalists’ ability to cover trials.WMRA podcast reveals stories behind band's fan-inspired songs
The Virginia station teamed up with The Steel Wheels, a locally based Americana band, on "We Made You a Song."'Anything could go wrong': A longtime programming exec remembers the tightrope act of producing pledge specials
"In working with musical artists, I learned that egos are enormous, and concerns are varied and unpredictable," writes Larry Rifkin in his new memoir, "No Dead Air: Career Reflections From the TV Executive Who Saved Barney the Dinosaur From Extinction."WCTE appoints Avery Hutchins CEO
Hutchins succeeds Becky Magura, who left the station to lead Nashville Public Television.Comings and goings: Erika Aguilar named EP at NPR, CPB board officers reelected …
Aguilar will be EP of "Morning Edition" and "Up First."Station Manager Kerry Swanson leaving Northwest Public Broadcasting
Swanson has led the station since 2008.
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