System/Policy
CPB faces scrutiny from Ted Cruz over diversity policy
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Sen. Cruz questioned whether a CPB policy violates the 14th Amendment in light of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
Programs/Content
How the Audience 98 study still applies in public radio’s digital era
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The landmark study was designed “to provide insights into the relationship among programming, audiences and finances that stand the test of time.”
Tech
How one station used AI to automate promotions and save time
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“We’re at a point with technology where if there’s something you want to make or do, all you have to do now is ask.”
System/Policy
Minnesota Public Radio seeks to sell its Idaho station
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Boise State Public Radio will air its music service on the station.
People
Nebraska Public Media CEO Mark Leonard announces retirement
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Before joining the organization in 2013, he held roles at Illinois Public Media, KCTS and WXXI.
Featured in Category
WXXI CEO Norm Silverstein to retire after nearly 30 years with station
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Silverstein expanded WXXI’s broadcast reach and led the two most profitable capital campaigns in its history.
People
Comings and goings: ‘Fresh Air’ contributor steps back, PBS VP to leave …
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Frequent “Fresh Air” co-host Dave Davies will appear on the show less often.
Tech
It’s time for public media to lead in using generative AI
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As ChatGPT turns one year old, we should be exploring how to use generative AI to enhance storytelling, engage communities and streamline operations.
People
‘The World’ adds Carolyn Beeler as co-host
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Host Marco Werman called the appointment “a gift for me and our audience.”
System/Policy
Lehigh Valley Public Media lays off 8 staffers
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The positions affected were in marketing, membership and television production and did not include the news department.
Obituaries
Bob Haduch, engineer at Pennsylvania’s WVIA, dies at 54
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With his remarkable ability to get the most out of every piece of equipment, Haduch earned the nickname “Bob the Re-Builder.”
Obituaries
María Martin, founder of ‘Latino USA,’ dies at 72
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Martin was “a tireless reporter and creative producer, dedicated to journalism at its highest level and its broadest reach.”
People
Chicago Public Media CEO Matt Moog to step down
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Moog will return to his “roots as a technology entrepreneur.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires SVP to lead podcasts, GBH Kids appoints EP …
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NPR named Collin Campbell SVP for podcasting strategy and franchise development.
Programs/Content
How smarter ad pricing could revitalize podcast revenue
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It’s clear that studios are severely undervaluing their podcast audiences.
Development
NPR will distribute $1.2 million to stations, but not everyone is thrilled
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Each NPR member station will receive at least $2,500 next month.
People
Karen Rundlet joins Institute for Nonprofit News as CEO
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Rundlet succeeds Sue Cross, who had announced earlier this year that she would step down.
System/Policy
WHYY and the case for infrastructure for equitable journalism
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A new book examines the Philadelphia station’s efforts to address structural racism and how a newsroom leader’s departure affected those initiatives.
Programs/Content
Film recounts first movement to advocate for full civil rights for Black Americans
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APT will distribute “The Niagara Movement,” a one-hour documentary from Lawrence Hott and WNED, for national broadcast.