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
New five-year APMG initiative aims to unpack stigma surrounding mental illness
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APMG is recruiting a full-time mental health reporter and will integrate coverage of mental health issues into podcasts and on its music stations.
Programs/Content
Latest American Graduate phase aims to teach students about ‘middle-skill’ jobs
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“The need for skilled people in our workforce is only growing,” said Amy Shaw, SVP of engagement and content at lead station Nine Network.
System/Policy
Organizations unveil details of new purchasing plan for stations
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CPB, WGBH and Public Media Co. presented plans to PBS TechCon and Public Radio Engineering Conference attendees.
System/Policy
Staffers at Seattle’s KUOW will lose jobs as station revamps drive-time programming
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Seven positions will be eliminated and replaced with new roles.
People
Colorado Public Radio picks Stewart Vanderwilt as new president
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Vanderwilt has worked as GM of KUT in Austin, Texas, for 18 years.
Quick Takes
Pacifica settles debts with Empire State Realty Trust
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The foundation is also in the “final stages” of relocating the transmitter for WBAI in New York City.
Tech
Station leaders at TechCon weigh moving ahead with ATSC 3.0
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Broadcasters expressed optimism about making the transition to the new broadcast standard work for them, even as many raised questions about the logistics and expenses involved.
Quick Takes
NPR creates two digital leadership roles
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Kerry Lenahan and Joel Sucherman will fill the new positions.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #110: How pubcasters are teaming up to take on Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis
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We hear from leaders at three of the stations involved in the statewide collaboration “Battling Opioids.”
Quick Takes
Keillor looks to restart ‘Writer’s Almanac’
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He also expressed interest in reviving tours of “A Prairie Home Companion.”