System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Quick Takes
KUT expands on explanation for taking down freelancer’s stories
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In a statement, the station said a recommendation from its licensee’s legal department in part prompted the removal.
Programs/Content
WGBY community texting program champions early childhood literacy
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Text 413 Families brings innovative educational experiences to parents’ fingertips.
System/Policy
‘We needed to work to change the culture of media organizations’
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Jill Geisler and Cathy Trost, co-creators of the Newseum’s training program for media leaders, describe their approach for building a workplace culture of respect, trust and integrity.
Programs/Content
Upcoming ‘Nova’ documentary examines history, future of violence in human society
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The two-hour film is scheduled to air in November 2019.
NPR
Journalist says NPR nixed story because she speaks with an accent
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“Several people” at NPR apologized to Gisele Regatao after her story about an art exhibit was rejected.
Programs/Content
KUT removes freelancer’s coverage of its newsroom from website
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Managing Editor Matt Largey told news staff that attorneys advised KUT to withdraw the stories from its website, according to three staffers.
System/Policy
APTS’ Butler sees good outlook for pubcasting support after midterms
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Public broadcasting “may hope for, and we are planning for, more public support over the next 10 years,” America’s Public Television Stations President Pat Butler told attendees at the Fall Marketplace conference.
Development
Two promising pledge shows claim APT PitchFest prizes
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The winners are a show aimed at 50-plus viewers and a program about self-improvement.
People
KERA’s Alhadeff to retire, Young takes permanent ‘Morning Edition’ role, and more comings and goings
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Mary Anne Alhadeff has led the Dallas public broadcaster for 14 years.
Programs/Content
Host Kimball on ‘Milk Street’: ‘People showed up at the party’
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“I think our style of cooking is so different now that it attracts a wider audience,” Kimball said.