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.
Tech
Dash Conference surveys prospects for radio’s future in the car
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Among public media outlets, NPR aims to thrive in the world of connected cars.
Development
WEDU to hire staff, create new TV series with $4M gift
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Donor Phyllis Ensign watched WEDU “almost exclusively,” according to friends.
Tech
In move to NPR, Public Media Platform gains “institutional heft”
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Founding members of the PMP will continue to advise on its development.
Quick Takes
Now hear this: Audible is underwriting ‘Masterpiece’
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Audible, which sells and produces audio books and spoken-word programming, steps into the spot vacated by designer Ralph Lauren.
Quick Takes
CPB supports Ohio River regional journalism collaboration
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The collaboration will involve seven stations in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.
Stations
KCETLink’s new programming schedule reveals balancing act
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Brand-new and renewed shows, plus a web series with Mark Bittman, signal a continued effort to thrive in the post-PBS era at the station.
Featured in Category
Zachary takes over in Milwaukee, WNYC expands newsroom, and other comings and goings in public media
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Zachary succeeds Ellis Bromberg, who is retiring later this month.
Programs/Content
PBS Kids underwriting changes provide more space for sponsor messages
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The updated policy will create new opportunities for delivering promotional messages online.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #43: Why public media are sponsoring polls, and how a CBC video went viral
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How do political polls fit with public media’s mission?
Awards
Architects honor Public Media Commons in St. Louis, and more awards
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Also, Peggy Berryhill was selected for a Native Media Resource Center honor.