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Chicago Public Media, Sun-Times are 'exploring partnerships'
CPM's interim CEO told staff that the entities are looking to "strengthen local journalism in the city and our region."New podcast hosted by Grace Lee examines public TV's track record on DEI
The podcast follows months of criticism directed at PBS and public media about the system’s DEI initiatives and lack of transparency.Four with ties to pubmedia receive MacArthur Fellowships
Daniel Alarcón, host and EP of NPR’s "Radio Ambulante" podcast, was among this year's recipients.
How NPR can leverage stations’ reporting to help save local journalism
“Enterprising local reports from newsrooms across the country are simply not reflected enough in the NPR’s signature news magazines,” writes former CPB Board member Howard Husock.NPR budgets for improved financial outlook in new fiscal year
NPR has exceeded financial expectations in the current fiscal year thanks in part to a "great resurgence" in sponsorship.Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members …
“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Stations look to increase retention as trends for new donors cause concern
"If new donors continue declining overall, that means retention of those donors is going to be more important than ever.”As PBS exceeds profit projections, board approves $30.4M transfer to CEO fund
PBS’ fiscal year 2021 net income was $5.3 million more than previous forecasts, according to CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo.New 'Mountain Stage' host upholds show's traditions for a growing audience
After a long run as a popular guest musician, Kathy Mattea is the second permanent host in the show's history.After parole, podcast producers are turning skills learned in prison into paying gigs
“It feels good to be employed, it feels better to be in a field that I love, and it feels greater to be working with the people I was doing the work with inside.”Five finalists selected for the 2021 Local that Works contest
Each project offers a new model for reaching and engaging underserved audiences.The time to prioritize digital revenue and engagement is now
A 2020 study of stations’ online donation practices revealed that public media is woefully behind other nonprofits.How WETA focuses on improving retention to boost value of Passport donations
The station has created a new “annual sustainer” option for Passport donors to automatically renew their memberships.Comings and goings: Cheryl Bennett named GM for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Kathy Reed appointed VP at WXXI …
Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015.Passport viewers get many more streaming options with infusion of APT shows
A partnership between American Public Television and PBS will dramatically expand the catalog of programs available for streaming on PBS Passport and the PBS Video app.
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