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.
People
Comings and goings: PBS hires VP, all-digital Va. station selects GM …
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Leili Boroumand, PBS’ new VP of business development, previously worked as head of business development for Amazon Key.
People
Deepa Fernandes joins ‘Here & Now’ as co-host
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“Her global-local perspective and experience are going to add tremendous value to our strong team at Here & Now,” said WBUR CCO Victor Hernandez.
System/Policy
KPBS will participate in American Press Institute program to reach diverse communities
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KPBS is one of five newsrooms that will “test new strategies to build relationships with underserved communities.”
People
American Public Television CEO Cynthia Fenneman to retire
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Fenneman has led the organization since 2001.
Tech
NPR adds podcasts to YouTube
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“Following the global success of our Tiny Desk Concerts, we are excited for our podcasts to reach new audiences on YouTube,” said NPR’s Anya Grundmann.
People
Delaware Public Media hires Pete Booker as GM
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DPM President Jane C.W. Vincent is retiring but staying on in a development role.
People
Comings and goings: KQED appoints news VP, Houston Public Media hires CDO …
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Ethan Toven-Lindsey joined KQED in 2016.
Crosswords
Current Crossword: ‘Current-cy’
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Being money-minded will give you an edge with our latest public media–themed crossword.
System/Policy
WAMU’s SAG-AFTRA union secures first contract
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The contract was ratified nearly two years after WAMU employees voted to form a union.
System/Policy
PBS wrestles with ‘profound transformation’ into multiplatform organization
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Broadcast “is still important to people,” says PBS President Paula Kerger. “But it is no longer the principal driver of everything.”