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Where do pubmedia executives get their mojo?
Current recently asked leaders in public media which books have helped them lead and succeed. Some titles are familiar; others offer alternative ways of thinking about leadership.Grove to head WEDU, Tovares takes new position at WMHT, and other comings and goings
After 13 years as president of WTCI in Chattanooga, Paul Grove returns to WEDU in Tampa.Blue Ridge PBS draws on archives to program 24-hour streaming service
Inspiration for the ad-supported channel came from local companies that were looking for digital marketing opportunities.
Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.PRSS plans rollout of next generation of satellite receivers
ATX Networks, a new vendor, will deliver receivers with enhanced internet connectivity and automatic program file retrieval.John Wilson joins WETA to oversee national projects
Wilson, a former PBS SVP and chief program executive, will manage relationships with independent producers, including Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates.
PBS starts same-time streaming in April as OTT work advances
Local public TV stations continue to clear streaming rights as PBS negotiates with digital providers.CPB IG to retire, WGBH expands execs' duties, and other comings and goings
Mary Mitchelson joined the CPB Inspector General's office in 2013.After years of losses, Maryland stations explore collaboration to cut costs
The Eastern Shore's Delmarva Public Radio and WESM-FM seek long-term survival in a competitive market.Member data is latest ammo in battle of Oklahoma pubmedia organizations
OETA's former fundraising foundation has threatened to “destroy” membership data it claims to own.Minnesota's community radio stations find unique niche for covering arts and culture
Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.Trump again calls for zeroing out pubmedia funds
The president's fiscal year 2020 budget marks his third attempt to end funding for CPB.FCC proposal to allow sales of EBS spectrum gets thumbs-down from public TV
Representatives of stations told FCC officials that allowing sales of the educational spectrum could create a "hostile leasing environment."Oklahoma AG seeks third party to distribute OETA Foundation assets
A receiver is necessary because the foundation is a public charity, the AG said.Senate places three presidential nominees on CPB Board
Confirmed board members include a former ambassador and a member of the RNC executive committee.
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