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Support of Black Lives Matter prompts reviews of stations' social media policies
Station staffers and managers are taking another look at the line between advocating for human rights and undermining impartial reporting.Two leaders speak ‘uncomfortable truths’ about race in public radio
In our latest webinar, two station leaders discussed their experiences as people of color in public radio and how their stations have responded to the killing of George Floyd.WBUR’s 'On Point' will drop calls, move to one-hour broadcast
In its new form, the show will aim to take deeper dives on newsworthy subjects with more highly produced and narrative segments.
Perry Simon, chief programming exec, is leaving PBS
Simon joined PBS in 2018 and has played a central role in its recent content initiatives.John Lawson joins Public Media Venture Group to advocate for Next Gen TV
The business consortium of 31 public broadcasters is adding an advocacy voice in Washington.Michal Heiplik named CDP President
Heiplik is a co-founder of the Contributor Development Partnership, which is affiliated with WGBH in Boston.
Comings and goings: Ted Krichels to retire from CPB, N’Jeri Eaton leaves NPR …
Krichels has spent more than 35 years in public broadcasting.Lester Crystal, news executive who oversaw expansion of ‘PBS NewsHour,’ dies at 85
As executive producer, Crystal directed launch of the first hourlong daily news program on U.S. television.6 overlooked tweaks to please your classical listeners
Success is in the details. These straightforward adjustments to your station might make your sound more appealing.Neil Best will retire from Community Radio for Northern Colorado
Best helped to make the organization's KUNC an independent nonprofit in 2001.Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff
The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage
Public media's largest and smallest newsrooms find that coverage shaped by listeners and readers invites more participation and builds trust.Comings and goings: PBS promotes two to SVP roles, Reno station names tech VP …
PBS President Paula Kerger announced the promotions of Rhonda Holt and Scott Nourse last month in a memo.KCRW union reaches tentative contract agreement
The union and station management have been bargaining for about a year.Being the 'lone person in the room' and how public media can help
Amid the current racial turmoil, news organizations can break down walls between communities by telling truthful stories from many different voices.
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