Programs/Content
CPB provides $1.9M to bolster editorial oversight at NPR
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The grant follows NPR’s earlier plan to create a “Backstop” team to review news reporting.
Press Forward grants will help stations boost journalism, improve sustainability
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A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.
SPONSORED
Reality Check: Debunking 5 digital advertising myths for public media
Don’t fall prey to these 5 common digital advertising myths! Get the straight scoop, and your program could go from lackluster to pure gold.
System/Policy
Why pubmedia should plan for an upcoming boost to local news funding
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The MacArthur Foundation’s Press Forward campaign will provide an infusion of badly needed cash for local news. But that cash will likely flow to the prepared.
Programs/Content
How ‘PBS NewsHour’ shaped its reporting on incarcerated people reentering society
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The show worked with Knology, a social science research institute, to gather feedback from experts, professionals and formerly incarcerated people themselves.
People
Comings and goings: WFYI hires CTO, CPB adds to Next Generation Warning System team …
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Sean Anker started his career with WFYI and will be returning to the Indianapolis station.
Development
May CDP Index: Larger stations struggle to land major gifts
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“The need for focused and creative marketing strategy and investment aimed at major donors cannot be understated.”
People
OPB CEO Steve Bass to step down next year
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Bass said it’s time to give a new leader the chance to take OPB “to another level.”
Programs/Content
Episodes become entries in KQED’s new book based on podcast
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The “Bay Curious” book answers questions about San Francisco with the aim of appealing to locals and tourists alike.
Programs/Content
‘Endeavour’ closes latest chapter in enduring ‘Masterpiece’ franchise
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The prequel to “Inspector Morse” has delivered compelling drama, big audiences and fundraising results to public TV since 2013.
Featured in Category
WHYY dives into original children’s programming with two new offerings
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“Albie’s Elevator” and “The Infinite Art Hunt” aim to reach kids ages 2 to 8.
People
Sarah Ashworth hired to lead Wisconsin Public Radio
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Ashworth most recently worked as SVP of content for Vermont Public.
