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.
People
Jeff Hanks named CEO of Lakeland PBS
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Hanks succeeds Bill Sanford, who announced his retirement last month.
Programs/Content
New England News Collaborative sunsets radio show, refocuses strategy
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The collaborative ended its show “Next” last month to focus on new priorities.
System/Policy
Fear, personal interests often hinder station mergers
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Consultant and former pubmedia executive David Brugger discusses the complications that can doom potential deals.
System/Policy
WYPR plans to purchase Towson University station
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The stations expect the deal to close in August.
System/Policy
President Biden’s proposed budget includes $475M for CPB
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APTS President Pat Butler called the proposal “a good first step.”
People
Comings and goings: Joseph Tovares to leave WMHT, Amy Tardif hired as Report for America regional manager …
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Tovares is developing a podcast for U.S. and Latin American audiences.
People
A Martínez joins ‘Morning Edition’ as host
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Martínez replaces David Greene, who left the show in 2020.
System/Policy
Watch our webinar about how stations adapted to the pandemic’s challenges
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For our series on “The Way We Work Now,” we spoke with Nine PBS CEO Amy Shaw and KUOW GM Caryn Mathes.
podcasts
Podcasts vs. local news: an either-or proposition?
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“For small and midsize media organizations, a new focus on podcast excellence may mean getting out of the comprehensive local news business.”
System/Policy
By joining forces, stations find new potential for boosting revenue, content
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“Television and radio should be getting together. Joint licensees have advantages that neither one of us have individually.”