System/Policy
California pubcasters escalate tower dispute
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KVIE and CapRadio have filed countering lawsuits laying claim to a transmission tower.
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
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Tech
Public Media Group partners with tower owner for bigger single-frequency network footprint
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A new alliance with American Tower gives PMG access to more than 40,000 towers around the country where it could potentially locate booster transmitters for future SFN systems.
System/Policy
How to find a pubmedia job in a pandemic
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Hiring has dropped off, but there are signs of hope for public media job-seekers.
Programs/Content
TikTok grants help pubmedia get creative with short-form videos
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Producers are using the popular platform to test ideas while also reaching new and younger audiences.
System/Policy
Revelations about former employee prompt calls for new leadership at WAMU
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Staffers vented frustration with GM JJ Yore during a staff meeting Friday.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Road Crew’
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Our pubmedia-themed crossword returns just in time for some summer distraction.
People
Comings and goings: Kathryn Washington named CPB VP, Nine Network reorganizes leadership …
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Washington, who joined CPB in 2009, began her career in public broadcasting producing for KQED.
System/Policy
State budget cuts prompt layoffs at WyomingPBS
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“This shortfall represents a very real threat to the continued existence of WyomingPBS,” said GM Terry Dugas.
System/Policy
Report for America named finalist in $100M grant competition
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Six finalists are competing for the grant from the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition.
System/Policy
NPR, advocacy group call on Congress to give university stations access to PPP
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University stations have been shut out of applying for the relief loans.
Programs/Content
‘All Creatures’ revival expands women’s roles while staying faithful to original TV show
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Debuting in January, the “Masterpiece” revamp of the long-running classic features a more contemporary sensibility.