System/Policy
NPR CEO warns of ‘hostile environment’ ahead for journalism, scrutiny of pubmedia
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“We should be well prepared at every moment to talk with enthusiasm about the purpose and value of public media,” CEO Katherine Maher said.
October CDP Index: Radio results remain sluggish while TV waits for next blockbuster
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A declining rate of growth among Passport users is exposing cracks in new donor programs at TV and joint licensees.
People
Sarah Ashworth hired to lead Wisconsin Public Radio
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Ashworth most recently worked as SVP of content for Vermont Public.
People
NPR hires Daphne Kwon as CFO
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“She is exactly the kind of leader we need to guide us at this time,” CEO John Lansing said.
Programs/Content
‘Keyshawn Solves It’ podcast threads Juneteenth history into stories that promote critical thinking skills
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Produced by GBH Kids, the show offers lessons on important life skills.
System/Policy
Restructuring at SCPR cuts 21 positions amid budget shortfall
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“We are reallocating resources to prioritize our digital offerings and capabilities,” a spokesperson said.
People
Adrienne Fairwell named SCETV CEO
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Fairwell returns to SCETV, where she was previously assistant GM.
People
Comings and goings: WETA adds VP, KUAR promotes staffers …
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Devin Karambelas joined WETA as VP for television programming and operations.
Programs/Content
Despite format’s challenges, pubmedia stakes out long-term commitment to narrative podcasts
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“We are not completely reliant on advertising money to be able to make compelling narrative journalism. … We really are uniquely positioned, and we should be taking full advantage of that right now.”
System/Policy
Revamped KNCC promises local journalism, cultural programming for rural Nevada
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The Elko station is branching out beyond rebroadcasting KUNR in Reno.
System/Policy
Court dismisses lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case focused on PBS’ role in sharing subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.