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.
Programs/Content
Stations respond to quickening drumbeat of mental health needs in their communities
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“We are seeing pent-up demand from people seeking safe and trusted spaces for conversations about mental health,” says Babette Apland of APM’s Call to Mind.
Programs/Content
Convergence of technology, pandemic and archives brings silver lining for classical fans
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Classical stations take note: A trove of Berlin Philharmonic performances offers a novel approach for kindling music appreciation and growing classical lovers.
Development
Why premiums can be too much of a good thing — especially now
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There’s a window of opportunity to bank as much revenue as possible. Eliminating your use of premiums in digital giving is a clear path in that direction.
Programs/Content
PBS fast-tracks ‘American Portrait’ special on coronavirus
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The half-hour program, airing May 8, presents stories of people on the front lines.
People
Holly Groschner retires as CEO of Vermont PBS
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COO Steve Ferreira was named interim CEO while the board leads the search for a successor.
Programs/Content
‘On Being’ distribution will move to WNYC Studios
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“The vision and breadth of WNYC’s portfolio feels like a good fit for what ‘On Being’ has become,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
Pandemic prompts some stations to cut Report for America jobs, but others add corps members
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“In an effort to make sure that we could maintain the staff that we have and the work we were doing, we really couldn’t add another position.”
System/Policy
Seattle classical station cuts positions as underwriting income dries up
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“Underwriting revenue has almost disappeared for us,” said Classical KING FM CEO Brenda Barnes.
System/Policy
Climate advocacy group targets Duke Energy underwriting on WUNC
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NC WARN complained to the FCC about “misleading” sponsorship messages highlighting the utility provider’s commitments to clean energy.
System/Policy
Why public media should be partnering on statewide education
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“Today and into the future, public media stations should continue to look for ways to use government funding to pour support and resources back into the communities they serve.”