System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
Quick Takes
Pioneer Public TV gets new station in exchange for 40-mile move
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As part of the deal, the Minnesota station will move to Granite Falls.
Programs/Content
‘American Masters’ pursues Latino audiences with events, social media efforts
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The push centered on a documentary about influential photographer Pedro E. Guerrero.
Quick Takes
Public media shows win six duPont-Columbia Awards
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Serial received the first award ever for podcasting.
Development
PBS Passport serves up on-demand content for public TV’s members
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PBS execs hope the new service will entice younger viewers to watch more public TV programs and become members.
System/Policy
Seven Illinois stations start news collaboration
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CPB will support the initiative with a $715,000 grant.
Stations
Phoenix’s KJZZ to open news bureau in Mexico City
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The station will use the bureau to expand its coverage of business and trade.
Programs/Content
The news is served: How newsrooms can connect with communities
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We can serve our neighbors and our world by involving them in the process from start to finish.
Tech
Hearken raises $700,000 in seed funding
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The funding will help the company double its staff in the next year and develop new features.
Programs/Content
U.S. public media steps up at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
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The festival has become increasingly important for U.S.–based public media.
Obituaries
Washington-area radio journalist Max Cacas dies at 61
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“He seemed to know everyone in the business and what was going on in public and commercial radio.”