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NPR cuts top digital role in larger reorganization
CEO John Lansing said the network needs to be able "to respond more nimbly to the rapid pace of change across audience behaviors, technology and the digital business."Community feedback spurs expansion of Louisville Public Media newsroom
After surveying Louisville residents about their hopes for the city, the station is adding reporters to cover civic issues.Comings and goings: Ernesto Aguilar named NFCB executive director, new hosts take the mic at WNYC …
Aguilar joined NFCB in 2016 after working at Pacifica's KPFT.
CEO John Lansing discusses NPR's diversity efforts, budget deficit and growing podcast competition
In a Current Q&A, Lansing said a more diverse audience is NPR's "number one goal."PBS execs upbeat about financial outlook, new arts programs
During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, President Paula Kerger cited gains in stations' membership revenues and the Biden administration's focus on education as bright spots.NPR creates investigative unit for station collaborations
The team is funded by a $500,000 CPB grant.
Public TV's early adopters prepare to put ATSC 3.0 plans into action
Proponents remain bullish about the technology’s prospects but see plenty of challenges in the year ahead for public broadcasters.‘Independent Lens’ partners with PBS for documentaries on civics, justice system
The marquee program for the initiative is “Philly D.A.,” an eight-part series about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his staff’s plan to address community issues.All Classical Portland initiative aims to diversify choices for classical works
The station will commission and broadcast recordings of works by composers from underrepresented communities.Comings and goings: Steven Schupak promoted to MPT station manager, Olubunmi Mia Olufemi named supervising producer for ‘Alma’s Way’ …
Schupak joined the station in 2003 and has held several executive-level positions.As some stations end HD Radio signals, others hold out hope for audience adoption
HD Radio may not have met high expectations in the industry, but some station leaders still see value in its capacity to expand services.Made for Public Media: To BIPOC colleagues, what is public media?
"The mix of public media messages that I’m needed, but only to a hierarchical point, is a confounding conundrum."New grant gives jazz stations a 'monumental opportunity'
The grant will create a “unique opportunity to learn from each other and to help and support each other,” said WBGO CEO Steve Williams.Service-boosting ATSC 3.0 technology clears 'important hurdle' with FCC ruling
The commission didn't give public broadcasters everything they wanted, but a Jan. 19 decision paves the way for implementing distributed transmission systems that will aid ATSC 3 rollouts.Tammy Terwelp named CEO of KUNC
Terwelp comes from Aspen Public Radio, where she is executive director.
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