System/Policy
Vegas PBS seeks to dismiss lawsuits filed by former employee
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The lawsuits filed by a former director of digital marketing accuse station leaders and other parties of defamation and discrimination.
North Dakota’s Prairie Public dodges bill threatening to end state funding
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A bill attempting to end state funding for public broadcasting failed to make it out of committee.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Louisville Public Media adds Gabrielle Jones as VP, America’s Test Kitchen appoints execs …
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Jones will leave her position as audience editor for KERA in Dallas.
Programs/Content
Knowing what audiences want has powered growth for PBS Digital Studios
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After learning how to build loyal audiences, the unit is looking ahead to new platforms and deeper work with member stations.
Tech
In new PMVG role, Skip Pizzi digs into ‘on the ground’ work of ATSC 3.0 rollout
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Pizzi’s consulting position with PMVG is actually a return to a group he played a role in forming.
People
Comings and goings: CPB names human resources and DEI VP, Wendy Turner becomes GM at Ideastream …
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Stephen Wilkins has served in the military and most recently worked for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Obituaries
Michael Soper, fundraising consultant who led PBS development in its formative years, dies at 71
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Through his efforts to share best practices in public TV fundraising, Soper gained “a wonderful perspective on stations across the country and their different kinds of needs,” said former PBS COO Neil Mahrer.
Programs/Content
How GBH News transformed its workflow from broadcast-centered to digital-first
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With the launch of the yearlong multimedia project “COVID in the Classroom,” we flew the plane as we built it.
System/Policy
Oversight board appoints governor’s former communications director as interim leader of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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The board did not disclose why it fired former executive director Chuck Roberts.
People
Linda Simensky, head of PBS Kids content, departs for Duolingo
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Simensky had worked at PBS since 2003.
Development
Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar
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Our “Pathways to Philanthropy” webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.
People
Comings and goings: Promotions at PRX, WHYY …
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PRX filled two new roles focused on podcasts.