People
CPB IG to retire, WGBH expands execs’ duties, and other comings and goings
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Mary Mitchelson joined the CPB Inspector General’s office in 2013.
Programs/Content
Minnesota’s community radio stations find unique niche for covering arts and culture
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Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.
System/Policy
FCC proposal to allow sales of EBS spectrum gets thumbs-down from public TV
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Representatives of stations told FCC officials that allowing sales of the educational spectrum could create a “hostile leasing environment.”
System/Policy
Senate places three presidential nominees on CPB Board
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Confirmed board members include a former ambassador and a member of the RNC executive committee.
People
WITF picks president, Kravetz leaves WBUR, and other comings and goings
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Ron Hetrick has run finance and administration at WITF since 2009.
Programs/Content
To redesign education coverage, start by doing your homework
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How KPCC used design thinking to extend the reach and impact of its coverage of early childhood education.
Programs/Content
Subscription streaming channel PBS Living to premiere Thursday
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The lifestyle and how-to programs will be available on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels.
Programs/Content
Experiments with 360 video prepare stations for next wave of innovation
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Broadcasters in Nebraska, Texas and Florida are learning how to engage viewers with immersive media productions.
Featured in Category
How public media should read the Luminary news
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Whether the on-demand audio startup succeeds or fails, it’s great news for public media, though your nerves might beg to differ. Here’s why.