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
In times of crisis, calm and determined leaders can find a way through
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“Rather than asking why something happened, or who is responsible, or how we can climb out of this crisis, start by asking yourself what really matters.”
Development
Stations expand pandemic coverage with boost from Facebook grants
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Facebook has spent nearly $2 million over the last two months to fund public media.
Programs/Content
How small public radio stations are handling the pandemic
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In a webinar co-presented by Current, leaders of two small stations discussed steps they’ve taken to respond to the pandemic.
Programs/Content
Virginia stations fill gaps in distance learning by putting teachers’ lessons on-air
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VA TV Classroom, an instructional TV service produced by WHRO, targets K-12 students who can’t access the internet.
System/Policy
NPR receives $4.7M to support two regional newsrooms
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The Midwest regional newsroom is the fourth in NPR’s Collaborative Journalism Network.
People
Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as CEO
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McDaniel has served as WAMU’s chief content officer since 2015.
Programs/Content
Mississippi Public Broadcasting launches digital yearbook for high-school seniors
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After school was canceled, MPB created the project to celebrate and uplift students.
System/Policy
Iowa Public Radio loses university funding
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The state’s university system is facing a financial crisis because of the pandemic.
Programs/Content
California PBS stations partner with state government campaign on emergency preparedness
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“PBS is the natural place, a trusted source of information for this kind of thing to be shared with the public,” said PBS SoCal/KCET CEO Andrew Russell.
Development
Membership fundraising held its own in first weeks of coronavirus lockdown
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CDP’s analysis of early 2020 fundraising shows sustainers are living up to their name.