System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
The potential of AI voices: transforming news delivery and engagement
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With advancements from OpenAI and Meta, newsrooms may adapt and build new features to enhance the reader and listener experience.
Programs/Content
Adriano Schmid starts a ‘new chapter in the story’ of PBS Kids
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“I love different animation styles, different storytelling styles — live-action, multimedia and all those things,” says the network’s new VP of content. “This diversity in content is something I feel public media can achieve.”
System/Policy
Georgia Public Broadcasting faces funding cut
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“GPB is thankful for the current and past monetary support we’ve received from the state,” a spokesperson said.
System/Policy
How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
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“Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve.”
People
Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …
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Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.
System/Policy
PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
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The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.
System/Policy
Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
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A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.
System/Policy
WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses
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“WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable,” Executive Director William Dahlberg said.
Programs/Content
WBGO adds jazz gems to public broadcasting archive
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In the process of preserving the station’s musical legacy, retired jazz producer Becca Pulliam is rediscovering her own body of work.
People
Comings and goings: WBGO hires CDO, WJCT appoints VP of development …
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Landa Abramson, WBGO’s incoming chief of development, most recently worked as a consultant.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
Drive to survive: The ‘brightest and darkest time’ at NPR
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Forty years ago, NPR was facing another financial challenge — one that threatened its very existence.