System/Policy
Chicago Public Media announces buyouts
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CPM CEO Melissa Bell called the decision “proactive.”
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.
System/Policy
Pubmedia faces financial, governance challenges in filling local news ‘void,’ new report says
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The Ralph Nader–founded public interest group Center for Study of Responsive Law released the study Thursday.
Programs/Content
CPB selects PBS SoCal to pilot civics initiative
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Content created by PBS SoCal and pilot stations will lay the groundwork for national launch in May 2025.
System/Policy
Union group calls for CPB to add board member representing workers’ interests
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A coalition of unions associated with the AFL-CIO is advocating for policies that it says would protect nonprofit workers.
Featured in Category
PBS Fort Wayne GM Bruce Haines to retire
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Haines has led the station since 2008.
System/Policy
WLRN staffers announce intent to unionize
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The petition for management recognition was signed by 75% of the Miami station’s content creators.
People
Comings and goings: Rocky Mountain Public Media appoints VP, APMG hires SVP and general counsel …
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Ayana Contreras was promoted to VP of radio for Rocky Mountain Public Media.
Development
NPR hopes podcast bundle can gain traction after slow start
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NPR made their podcast bundle available to anyone in July.
Development
August CDP Index: Inconsistent high-dollar performance, new donor challenges mean rough start for fiscal year
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As audiences decline, pledge has dropped for all station types across the last five years.
System/Policy
Why public media’s past might be its future
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To succeed in the world of on-demand media choices, public media organizations need to return their focus to creating original local content.
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS CEO promises internal changes, no more questionable audit findings
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An audit into Arkansas PBS’ “procurements and related processes” continued to raise concerns from state lawmakers about the educational television network’s business practices at a Friday meeting.