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CPB IG recommends WLRN return $784,000 in grant overpayments
A draft audit found that the Miami station overstated nonfederal financial support in fiscal years 2013–15 by more than $7.3 million.Collaboration among Pennsylvania pubmedia documents opioid crisis: 'The worst is yet to come'
Broadcasters are joining together to address a problem that "crosses all demographics and socioeconomic status."Public broadcasters, nonprofit media receive grants to use Hearken and GroundSource
The Community Listening Engagement Fund awarded $241,000 to subsidize costs of platforms that help newsrooms integrate journalism into their communities.
SCPR challenges trademark for in-flight Wi-Fi brand
SCPR is fighting against a trademark application that it says is too similar to its AirTalk trademark.Planners of universal sign-in for pubmedia platforms see benefits in understanding audience
A working group convened by CPB has endorsed a systemwide approach to user management, with the goal of enabling products and services to build loyalty and boost financial support.Schneider lands at philanthropy nonprofit, 'On Second Thought' gets new host and other comings and goings
Also, Georgia Public Broadcasting hires its first chief content officer and a managing editor.
Five reasons to build on public media's journalism collaborations
If we set standards and build connections across the growing web of station-based collaborations, we will amplify our voices and expand the reach of our content.New five-year APMG initiative aims to unpack stigma surrounding mental illness
APMG is recruiting a full-time mental health reporter and will integrate coverage of mental health issues into podcasts and on its music stations.Latest American Graduate phase aims to teach students about 'middle-skill' jobs
“The need for skilled people in our workforce is only growing,” said Amy Shaw, SVP of engagement and content at lead station Nine Network.Organizations unveil details of new purchasing plan for stations
CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.Staffers at Seattle's KUOW will lose jobs as station revamps drive-time programming
Seven positions will be eliminated and replaced with new roles.Colorado Public Radio picks Stewart Vanderwilt as new president
Vanderwilt has worked as GM of KUT in Austin, Texas, for 18 years.Pacifica settles debts with Empire State Realty Trust
The foundation is also in the "final stages" of relocating the transmitter for WBAI in New York City.Station leaders at TechCon weigh moving ahead with ATSC 3.0
Broadcasters expressed optimism about making the transition to the new broadcast standard work for them, even as many raised questions about the logistics and expenses involved.NPR creates two digital leadership roles
Kerry Lenahan and Joel Sucherman will fill the new positions.
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