System/Policy
How Susan, Linda, Nina and Cokie became NPR’s ‘Founding Mothers’
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In an excerpt from her new book, author Lisa Napoli examines the collective power of female journalists who helped make NPR what it is today.
College trustees ask for ‘serious plan’ for KVCR’s future
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The board of San Bernardino’s community colleges tabled a proposal that could have reduced PBS and NPR programming on the station.
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People
Comings and goings: WBUR hires Victor Hernandez as CCO, John Ferrugia leaves RMPBS …
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Hernandez previously worked for Cascade Public Media and CNN.
System/Policy
Licensee for Ozarks Public Television reaches $3.2M settlement from 2018 tower collapse
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One crew member died and three were injured during structural repairs to the transmission tower.
Programs/Content
With venues closed, event planners create virtual experiences to connect with audiences
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Event organizers in public media see a future for digital events even when groups can gather again.
Obituaries
Former Arizona PBS GM Bob Ellis dies at 93
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Ellis led Arizona PBS for a quarter of a century and held other titles at Arizona State University, the station’s licensee.
System/Policy
N.J. governor proposes first funding for pubmedia in a decade
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The station lost its state appropriation 10 years ago when out-of-state broadcasters took over operations.
Development
Delays in fundraising mail ease for public media after holiday disruption
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U.S. Postal Service delays caused year-end fundraising mail to arrive late and created customer-service issues at stations.
Development
Stations are cautiously optimistic that underwriting will rebound next year
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Downturns were substantial last year, but stations have attracted new clients and are hopeful for the return of top clients.
System/Policy
Licensee of KVCR floats plan to reduce national programming, transfer FNX
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The San Bernardino Community College District said that the local community won’t lose access to NPR and PBS.
People
Comings and goings: Andrea Downing named president of PBS Distribution, Brenda Williams-Butts promoted at New York Public Radio …
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Downing joined PBS Distribution in 2009 after holding top roles at PBS and Discovery Communications.
Education
With new program, ‘Nova’ hopes to inspire and diversify next generation of science communicators
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The national program will help 30 students make science videos about topics of their choice.