System/Policy
Battle of the brands: Vermont Public’s name has some audience members covering their ears
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Some Vermonters pine for a “media” or “broadcasting” to be attached, but the name was a very intentional choice.
With ‘City Island,’ PBS Kids leans into animated shorts to show how communities work
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Aaron Augenblick’s kooky cartoon creates a neighborhood that’s “friendly, inviting, and … really fun to hang out in.”
People
Anthony V. Hayes becomes CEO of WMHT Public Media
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Hayes most recently served as GM and COO of New England Public Media.
System/Policy
Staffers at St. Louis Public Radio seek to unionize
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The proposed unit would include 42 employees in both on-air and off-air roles.
People
Alabama Public Television hires Wayne Reid as executive director
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“We are excited about the background skills and energy that Wayne will bring to Alabama Public Television.”
People
Jonathan Seaborn to lead UA Little Rock Public Radio
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Seaborn is currently CCO at Texas Tech Public Media in Lubbock, where he has worked for more than eight years.
Programs/Content
Rhode Island PBS acquires ‘Future of XYZ’ as part of evolving digital strategy
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A series that started as a pandemic passion project is now on its way to viewers across New England and beyond thanks to a collaboration between Rhode Island PBS and independent producer Lisa Gralnek.
System/Policy
GBH receives $16 million to support public broadcasting archive
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The award is GBH’s largest private grant ever.
People
Comings and goings: Veralyn Williams named ‘Code Switch’ EP, WMFE forms content leadership team …
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Williams succeeds Steve Drummond, who had served as EP of “Code Switch” since 2017.
System/Policy
Public broadcasters caution FCC on proposed changes to emergency alert regulations
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NPR, Native Public Media and the National Federation of Community Broadcasters shared concerns about the costs and resources it would take for public broadcasters to comply with the proposed rules.
