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The Pub #13: WNET stands by documentary rescheduling; why public media unions are spreading
WNET and PBS officials recently concluded a “listening tour” to hear the concerns of documentarians. Did it change their outlook?New WGBH series puts local spin on musical reality shows
Choirs, not soloists, are stars of Sing That Thing! at a time when group singing has become a prominent American pastime.Bill Deputy, former NPR audio engineer, dies at 58
“He understood how sound can create pictures — pictures as vivid as any painting, as clear as any photo.”How Ric Burns stepped out of his comfort zone and into Ballet Theatre
With a new American Masters documentary in the wings, the filmmaker says he prefers to let his projects find him.Downton Abbey creator will receive special Emmy, and more awards in public media
The Founders Award recognizes the creator of an outstanding and popular program.For doc funders, broadcast on public TV remains key
Foundation funders have plenty at stake in PBS’s pending decisions about scheduling and promoting independent films.PodScanning: A longtime indie producer starts a podcast
Scott Carrier has a new podcast, plus podcasting news in public media.Proffitt to lead Pacifica, Public Media Women’s leadership program begins, and other comings and goings ...
Johnny Simmons has retired after working for 35 years at KUSP Santa Cruz, Calif.Pennsylvania pubTV could see funding restored six years after being zeroed out
For the first time since state funding was cut in 2009, Pennsylvania's eight public television stations could see funding restored as Gov. ...What’s new for stations under the latest webcasting royalties agreement
The new deal means increased reporting for some stations.The Pub #12: Authenticity is the new authority; Focusing on local news; Fixing the news director shortage
A Republican CPB board member suggests that public media shift more resources toward local news.NPR, technicians’ union agree on contract
The new contract drops several proposals opposed by the union.Bob Parlocha, jazz radio host, dies at 76
Parlocha hosted Jazz With Bob Parlocha, syndicated by the WFMT Radio Network in Chicago.KQED tries out Square Cash to boost mobile giving
KQED joined up with Square when the mobile payment processor expanded its Square Cash app to include nonprofits and businesses.Al Letson brings his storytelling voice to new podcast Errthang
Al Letson is channeling his talents as a slam poet and performer into a new podcast.
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