System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
System/Policy
Why is public media so white?
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Current’s executive director calls for accountability on diversity, equity and inclusion. Making public media data accessible is a start.
People
Comings and goings: CPB boosts Gales Webb to VP of radio, Harvey promoted at WNET …
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Jacquie Gales Webb joined CPB in 2005.
System/Policy
Pandemic forces pubmedia’s interns to adjust to remote work, unsettled job market
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Some interns haven’t been able to use equipment and software they had at offices, while other early-career journalists are missing out on internship opportunities.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media eliminates 8 positions in downsizing spurred by pandemic
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Fifteen part-time staffers will also be affected.
System/Policy
Stations step up reporter safety after unexpected conflicts at protests
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Run-ins with police have prompted newsrooms to review their guidelines for reporting in dangerous situations.
System/Policy
KPBS lays off 3 staffers, moves 15 to part-time
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Like others in public media, the station is facing losses in underwriting and membership support.
System/Policy
PBS budget for FY21 keeps station dues level
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At last week’s board meeting, board members and network leaders also discussed how to increase racial diversity in public media’s executive ranks.
Tech
FCC resolves ‘big regulatory hurdles’ to public TV’s ATSC 3.0 rollout
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Pubcasters didn’t get everything they wanted, but America’s Public Television Stations COO Lonna Thompson said the commission’s solution for simulcasting difficulties is “generous and fair.”
Development
Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic
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The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
Development
How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
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In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.