System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
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.”
People
Rosenthal returns to CIR as acting CEO after executive exodus
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With the former chief exec back at the helm, the investigative news organization has “no plans to change direction” following the sudden resignations of three executives.
Programs/Content
NEH grants back pubmedia film on Reconstruction-era armed conflict, biography of author Julia Alvarez
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Latino Public Broadcasting led recipients of $3.9 million awarded to media projects.
People
Carlos Lando to step down as KUVO GM
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“Over the decades, Carlos has built KUVO Jazz to be a place of belonging for so many listeners, volunteers, and staff, uniting community, culture and music,” said Amanda Mountain, CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media.