Programs/Content
Sesame Workshop eyes ‘new distribution plan’ as Warner Bros. Discovery ends contract
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The “Sesame Street” producer has partnered with HBO since 2016.
New station cohorts will tackle audience challenges with CPB-backed Poynter training
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The new phases of the Digital Transformation Program starting early next year will emphasize focusing on data to measure success.
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Who deserves an award for DEIB? Nomination deadline is Monday
Stations across the country have been embracing the imperative to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Sometimes this work is being done boldly; sometimes quietly. Who is leading the way at your station? It’s high time we recognize those courageous people who are making public media live up to its mission. Show you care about progress on DEIB by taking the time to nominate a colleague who’s helping your station fulfill public media’s mission.
System/Policy
Senate committee reports favorably on two CPB board nominees
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With a voice vote, the committee advanced nominations for Felix Sanchez and Adam White.
Programs/Content
New edition of NPR’s ‘Sound Reporting’ shares tips on cultivating your unique voice
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“Don’t try to change the way that you sound,” says “Weekend Edition Sunday” host Ayesha Rascoe. “If you grew up in Boston, you’re not going to sound like me.”
Tech
NextGen TV station transmits real-time closed captioning translations
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The AI-powered engine translates closed captioning from English to Spanish.
Development
WBUR, Greater Public receive Knight grant for digital transformation
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The grant puts WBUR over the $9 million goal for Catapult, its initiative to improve digital fundraising and audience experience.
System/Policy
PBS deal with Amazon introduces model for free public TV streams
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The breakthrough agreement bundles live feeds of 150 stations and ad-supported channels featuring dramas, documentaries and “Reading Rainbow.”
System/Policy
Proposed funding cut could sink SDPB in as little as two years, director says
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s leader predicts that layoffs and a complete loss of local programming could snowball into declining donor support.
People
How KOTO’s Luis Tavares bridges information gaps for Telluride’s Latino community
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“I believe inclusion is one of those things that doesn’t happen very often,” says the station’s Spanish-language news reporter and Latino community outreach coordinator. “My job is to try to make sure that the word has meaning.”
System/Policy
PBS board approves new dues model for stations, adds to CEO fund
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At a board meeting Thursday, CEO Paula Kerger also addressed how to handle possible threats to pubmedia funding.
System/Policy
How you can recognize colleagues for DEI leadership
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Public Media For All is accepting nominations for individuals doing the hard work of making our workplaces more inclusive and equitable.
People
Spokane Public Radio names John Decker GM
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Decker spent 29 years at KPBS, most recently as senior director of content development.