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New tech promises better signals, more interactivity and data options for pubcasters
At the NAB Show, broadcast tech companies rolled out FM boosters that enable "zonecasting" and previewed the next-generation capabilities they're developing for HD Radio.Comings and goings: Catherine Levene joins NPR's board as public director, PBS announces 10 contestants in ‘The Great American Recipe’ …
Levene most recently worked as president of the National Media Group at Meredith Corporation.Governor's decision gives 'Ear Hustle' host a chance at freedom
Rahsaan "New York" Thomas' appointment with a parole board could bring him an early release from prison.
Current Crossword: 'Eclectic Mix'
This month's crossword with a public media theme has something for everyone.Expansion of Nashville Public Radio prioritizes staff diversity with goals to better serve growing city
With launch of “This is Nashville,” WPLN aims to deliver coverage that’s “driven by the community, for the community.”Phil Meyer named CEO for Southern Oregon PBS
Meyer most recently worked as a consultant for P3 Public Media.
Five stations selected for Ready to Learn podcast accelerator
The program gives stations "the opportunity to explore innovative ways to help parents and children learn together,” said CPB's Debra Tica Sanchez.NPR, former employee settle discrimination suit
A former NPR technician filed the lawsuit in 2020.Comings and goings: Neal Carruth leaves NPR for Freakonomics Radio, Ben Calhoun exits ‘This American Life’ for ‘The Daily’ …
Carruth helped create NPR’s daily news podcast “Up First” as senior director of on-demand news programming.NPR, LAist Studios partner to launch audio incubator for Latinx creators
The partners have committed to “further development opportunities” for at least one creator.Julie Glenn, news director for WGCU Public Media, dies at 50
Glenn, an award-winning journalist who co-created a podcast about wine, previously served on the board for the Public Media Journalists Association.Diversify or die out: Five steps for creating a newsroom that reflects America
Changing the storytellers is the only way to help reverse the news media’s unconscionable pattern of racial inequity, says YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles.American Archive of Public Broadcasting unveils special collection for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The collection features news segments discussing affirmative action and reparations as well as documentary films like "Joyce Chen’s China," "China, Land of My Father" and "Vietnam: A Chicagoan Goes Home."Comings and goings: TPT fills executive roles, ‘Frontline’ hires editorial leaders …
TPT named Lesley Goldman CCO and appointed two VPs.Michel Martin donates honorarium to Gulf States Newsroom
Martin said she hopes the team uses the gift to support the "reporters' outstanding work and encourage them to reach even higher."
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