System/Policy
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.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
System/Policy
Study documents expansion of public media journalism, collaborative news capacity
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Data show the growth of the system’s newsrooms and investments in new formats and partnerships.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: PBS board reelects Larry Irving as chair, KPCC/LAist hires VP of programming …
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Irving, a CEO of a consulting company and a former telecommunications policy expert during the Clinton Administration, became chair last year.
System/Policy
Pubcasters ask FCC for help with boosting cable, satellite carriage
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PBS and America’s Public Television Stations asked the commission to take on obstacles reducing access to public TV channels.
Programs/Content
How ‘Barney & Friends’ grew from nothing and came to inspire hate from so many
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A new Peacock docuseries takes a look at one of public television’s most divisive endeavors.
Programs/Content
First-ever International Prison Radio Conference shows potential of ‘story power’ to effect change
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“It’s heartening prison radio is being used all over the world as a tool … to advocate for people,” said Thanh Tran, a host and producer for KALW’s “Uncuffed.”
System/Policy
Radio stations have been gaining financial strength — and there’s room for more growth
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A new report, “The Growing Strength of Public Media Local Journalism,” argues that public media stations are well positioned to help rebuild local news in the U.S.
System/Policy
PBS board approves transfer of $8.1M budget surplus to CEO fund
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Spending on content and marketing in fiscal 2022 was $4.5 million under forecast, primarily due to delays in programming and Ready to Learn grants.
Development
These ‘4 Rs’ are essential to success in underwriting sales
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Many marketers know the “4 Ps,” but these strategies for meeting your clients’ needs are just as important.
People
Comings and goings: CPB elects new board leaders, NPR adds ‘Indicator’ hosts …
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Laura Ross was elected board chair after serving as vice chair since 2020.
Engagement
MPT grants boost local engagement campaigns around Douglass, Tubman documentaries
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Nineteen stations are staging screenings, creating TikTok videos and highlighting student artwork, among other activities.