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.
Programs/Content
PBS fast-tracks ‘American Portrait’ special on coronavirus
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The half-hour program, airing May 8, presents stories of people on the front lines.
People
Holly Groschner retires as CEO of Vermont PBS
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COO Steve Ferreira was named interim CEO while the board leads the search for a successor.
Programs/Content
‘On Being’ distribution will move to WNYC Studios
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“The vision and breadth of WNYC’s portfolio feels like a good fit for what ‘On Being’ has become,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
Pandemic prompts some stations to cut Report for America jobs, but others add corps members
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“In an effort to make sure that we could maintain the staff that we have and the work we were doing, we really couldn’t add another position.”
System/Policy
Seattle classical station cuts positions as underwriting income dries up
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“Underwriting revenue has almost disappeared for us,” said Classical KING FM CEO Brenda Barnes.
System/Policy
Climate advocacy group targets Duke Energy underwriting on WUNC
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NC WARN complained to the FCC about “misleading” sponsorship messages highlighting the utility provider’s commitments to clean energy.
System/Policy
Why public media should be partnering on statewide education
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“Today and into the future, public media stations should continue to look for ways to use government funding to pour support and resources back into the communities they serve.”
System/Policy
Trends during Great Recession may foreshadow pandemic’s impact on pubmedia
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A Public Media Co. analysis finds that public radio fared better than public TV, though both faced big drops in underwriting income.
Programs/Content
Exclusive Stanley Nelson film launches revamped World Channel presence on YouTube
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The channel’s new online strategy is aimed at becoming “a gateway to public media for young audiences.”
People
Comings and goings: Daniel Tucker promoted at WBEZ, NPR adds new staffers …
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Before joining the Chicago station, Tucker was a producer for WNYC.