Programs/Content
WGBY campaign seeks funds to bolster public-affairs productions
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The fund honors late WGBY host and producer Jim Madigan and hopes to build upon his legacy.
Connecticut Public video series features first-person stories of immigration
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“Home Movies: American Journeys” is the first in a local slice-of-life series to experiment with viewer engagement.
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System/Policy
Rhode Island PBS sticks with host after blackface photo emerges
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A 1986 photo depicted talk show host Jim Hummel dressed as Tubbs from “Miami Vice” for a Halloween party.
Programs/Content
WNYC hires Vox VP as chief content officer
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Golis will lead editorial strategy, program development and the integration of radio and digital for WNYC News, WNYC Radio and WNYC Studios.
Programs/Content
NPR refreshes ‘Morning Edition’ music to update sound, appeal to new listeners
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Coming to the air in May, the new suite of music will “better reflect what ‘Morning Edition’ is today,” said NPR CEO Jarl Mohn.
Programs/Content
PBS eyes streaming agreements to address ‘profoundly important’ platform goals, Kerger says
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The PBS president told an audience at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour to “stay tuned” for possible announcements involving Sling TV and YouTube TV.
People
Orton rises at TPT, Contreras to take over at Connecticut Public, and other comings and goings
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TPT COO Dean Orton will succeed longtime president Jim Pagliarini.
Programs/Content
Ohio’s WYSO to become independently owned
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The station will be owned by a nonprofit run by GM Neenah Ellis.
Development
Salesforce.org acquires creator of NGO Connect fundraising software
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Contributor Development Partnership, a seed investor in roundCorner, received a payout, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Programs/Content
How ‘engaged’ radio journalism helped a community tackle suicide
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Capital Public Radio relied on live events, local experts and media partnerships to examine a taboo topic in California’s rural Amador County.
Obituaries
Steven Meuché, former leader of Michigan’s WKAR, dies at 74
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“WKAR is the community institution it is today because of Steve’s leadership, innovative spirit and business acumen,” a colleague said.
Programs/Content
Colorado Public Radio builds investigative unit to match its growing news ambitions
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With a multiyear gift from an anonymous donor, the Denver network is hiring an editor for its new investigations team.