System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
System/Policy
NPR, APM leaders outline financial challenges caused by pandemic
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“We are experiencing the biggest financial test in our 53-year history,” American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart told staff.
Programs/Content
7 lessons from a music director on making classical radio sing
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Does themed programming work? Should hosts talk about the music? See how your opinions compare.
Programs/Content
PRX, WGBH end BBC partnership on ‘The World’
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The move was a “strategic decision reached by PRX and WGBH.”
Programs/Content
Podcast gathers far-flung stories of people living through the pandemic
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The producer of “Our Show” has sifted through almost 400 phone recordings her correspondents have sent her.
Development
WBUR pares pledge drive to one day, surpasses $1 million goal
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WBUR cut its planned eight-day drive to 13 hours “when we saw what was unfolding” with the coronavirus pandemic.
System/Policy
‘Now more than ever’ — and we really mean it
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Without our conferences, what holds public media together? How do you gain insight about our industry? How do we share best practices and learn from one another?
System/Policy
Coronavirus prolongs temporary shutdown of Memphis jazz station
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WUMR was already planning to go off the air for a time as it transitioned to a new location and ownership.
Programs/Content
Live White House briefings wane on public radio as NPR leaves ‘All Things Considered’ intact
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Stations had asked the network to move the briefings to a breaking news channel, pointing to President Trump’s handling of the daily events.
Programs/Content
Public TV’s daily news shows reinvent workflows on the fly
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“People understand that things aren’t going to look as perfect, but what’s most important is the information,” said WNET President Neal Shapiro.
People
Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
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Kevin Sucher, an entertainment management executive, started in the role this week.