System/Policy
FCC chair requests investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
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In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, Chairman Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
Programs/Content
Stations seek alternatives as ITVS plans to shut down OVEE platform
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ITVS will deactivate the streaming platform at the end of June.
People
Anthony Padgett will leave SCETV to lead WOSU Public Media
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Padgett will succeed Ronnie Agnew, who left the station last year after a brief tenure.
People
NPR’s Rachel Martin will step away from ‘Morning Edition’ for new project
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Martin is developing a project “in the realms of religion, spirituality, and meaning.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR appoints VP, WAMU hires COO …
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NPR named Adrienne Brown VP of development operations and services.
Programs/Content
Reviewing border coverage uncovers risks of ‘both sides’ reporting on right-wing extremists
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A PEN America case study about a 2017 KPBS/inewsource report shows how humanizing extremists can gloss over dangerous viewpoints.
System/Policy
KPCC will rebrand as LAist 89.3
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“A cross-platform approach will be the tip of the spear of our evolution,” CEO Herb Scannell said.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names booking EP, Lehigh Valley Public Media hires engagement VP …
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NPR promoted Natalie Winston to EP for booking and specials.
System/Policy
Battle of the brands: Vermont Public’s name has some audience members covering their ears
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Some Vermonters pine for a “media” or “broadcasting” to be attached, but the name was a very intentional choice.
Programs/Content
With ‘City Island,’ PBS Kids leans into animated shorts to show how communities work
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Aaron Augenblick’s kooky cartoon creates a neighborhood that’s “friendly, inviting, and … really fun to hang out in.”
Programs/Content
What America Amplified learned about engagement during the midterm elections
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America Amplified’s focus on the mechanics of voting highlighted the challenges of reaching beyond public media’s current audiences.