Programs/Content
LAist expands news coverage through CBS Los Angeles partnership
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The partnership gives LAist access to CBS Los Angeles’ live newscasts, online livestreams and press conference coverage.
Why focusing too much on digital could make stations lose their way
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“A strong app or polished social media presence won’t compensate for a lack of meaningful, locally relevant content.”
System/Policy
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. offers buyouts to reporters
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“We are now facing some difficult decisions that may result in changes for us,” said CEO Terry O’Reilly.
Programs/Content
Storytelling series unites Southern stations with regional collaboration
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“The best stories are universal. It doesn’t matter where they’re set,” said Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger.
System/Policy
CPB provides additional funds for Editor Corps program
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Stations will pay on a sliding scale for editing assistance from the Public Media Journalists Association.
System/Policy
PBS board approves 3% station dues increase for FY24
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PBS’ total budget is expected to break even at $372.2 million.
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.