System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
NPR Music
‘Soul is just right there’ for the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk contest
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NPR received nearly 7,000 submissions for its Tiny Desk Concert contest.
Awards
Frontline picks up two Writers Guild honors, and more awards in public media
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WCNY’s Daino will be honored for his contributions to the sales and marketing profession and his community.
People
PBS SoCal’s Rogers sets retirement date, Mundt heads for Seattle, and other comings and goings in public media
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Rogers is retiring April 30, and COO Andrew Russell will take over the top position.
People
Kent Parsons, TV translator pioneer, dies at 82
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“Kent is considered the father of TV translators” for both commercial and noncom stations, said a colleague.
System/Policy
Gov. Walker’s budget proposes 34 percent cut in state funding to Wis. pubcasters
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The proposed cuts to Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television raise questions about the possible impact on their services.
"The Pub" Podcast
The Pub, Episode 5: End of the vocal fry debate, Jacki Lyden on fashion, and lessons from commercial media
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On this week’s podcast, a conversation with a former NPR host about her new micro-news organization reporting on fashion, and more.
People
Kathy Rogers, Houston Public Media’s ‘Hat Lady,’ dies
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“The Hat Lady,” as Rogers was known, began her career in public media in 1998 at KUHF-FM, now part of Houston Public Media, as an underwriting account executive.
Programs/Content
NPR making changes to voice of underwriting credits
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NPR is moving announcer Sabrina Farhi out of her “primary” role reading its sponsorship credits, according to an email to member stations.
System/Policy
CPB backs four more station collaborations on topical reporting
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CPB continues to foster news collaborations, with more than $1.2 million in grants announced Tuesday.