System/Policy
NPR budgets for improved financial outlook in new fiscal year
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NPR has exceeded financial expectations in the current fiscal year thanks in part to a “great resurgence” in sponsorship.
Stations look to increase retention as trends for new donors cause concern
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“If new donors continue declining overall, that means retention of those donors is going to be more important than ever.”
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People
Jeff Tucker appointed GM of Idaho Public Television
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Idaho’s Board of Education unanimously approved Tucker’s appointment.
People
CEO Mark Stanislawski to retire from Southern Oregon PBS
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Stanislawksi has led the station since 2001.
Programs/Content
5 lessons we learned turning our podcast into animated shorts for public TV
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The father-daughter hosts and creators of “You Must Know Everything” found that collaboration and self-promotion can expand the reach of a homegrown project.
People
WPR’s Mike Crane will resign in October
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“It’s been a truly stressful couple of years both personally and professionally,” Crane told Current, “so I plan on restoring my energy and spirit, and then deciding what’s next.”
People
Tina Pamintuan appointed CEO of St. Louis Public Radio
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Pamintuan succeeds Tim Eby, who left the station last year.
People
Comings and goings: A. Rima Dael joins NPR board, journalists leave KPBS and GPB …
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Dael was hired as WSHU’s station manager in 2019 and has managed the station’s day-to-day operations since last year.
System/Policy
New initiative brings together pubmedia leaders to focus on DEI efforts
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Created by Furman University and South Carolina ETV, the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative convenes its second session next month.
Development
TPT creates endowment for STEM programs with $9M bequest
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The William D. Wells Fund, established with a legacy gift from a donor who supported the station anonymously for decades, will generate funds for the station’s STEM and education initiatives.
People
Debbie Hamlett will lead WCMU Public Media
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Hamlett succeeds Jim Rademaker, who left the station in July.
People
Comings and goings: Decker joins CPB as SVP, Stanton leaves PBS Reno …
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In addition to working for stations, Decker most recently worked for Public Media Management and the Signal Infrastructure Group.