People
Pat Butler will retire from America’s Public Television Stations
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Butler has led the nonprofit, based in Washington, D.C., since 2011.
Programs/Content
Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse audiences
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A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.
People
Wendy Turner to lead Michigan Radio
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“I am truly honored to join the staff of Michigan Radio,” Turner said.
People
Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down as CEO of Sahan Journal
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Ibrahim founded the organization in 2019.
Programs/Content
How podcast creators transform big ideas into compelling stories
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“No matter which direction we start from — event or idea first — we’re striving for the marriage of story and meaning.”
Development
This station leader is lapping his colleagues in fundraising
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Gary Sexton, director of broadcasting for Ohio’s WYSU-FM, is running 200 miles this month to bring in donations.
People
Comings and goings: COO leaves Arkansas PBS, jazz bassist named host of NEPM show …
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Eduardo Leon left his position as COO for Arkansas PBS to lead the progressive news network Free Speech TV.
Development
Austin stations receive $1.5 million gift for news and music
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The gift will support news and music services at the station over three years.
Programs/Content
‘Little Bird’ brings unique story of Indigenous identity to PBS
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The six-part drama has a “social consciousness that can really appeal to younger viewers,” says Jessica Turk of Nashville Public Television.
Development
Public media considers next steps to position itself for major news funding
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“Every station has an obligation to ask the question, ‘How can we best approach this opportunity? Who are the right partners to approach this with collaboratively?’” said Nico Leone, CEO of KERA in Dallas.
System/Policy
Six rules for navigating the academic culture as a university-licensed station
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To succeed, you’ll need to learn how to find your way through an unfamiliar maze of bureaucracy.
Programs/Content
Not in Our Town film highlights power of Pittsburgh’s response to 2018 shooting
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“Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life” focuses on what communities can do to eradicate hate and bigotry, says filmmaker Patrice O’Neill.
People
Vermont Public CEO Scott Finn to step down
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Finn previously led Vermont Public Radio before it merged with Vermont PBS.
People
Peter Dominowski to lead the University Station Alliance
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Dominowski previously led Northeast Indiana Public Radio for nearly a decade.
Development
September CDP Index: Membership income continues growth, but declines in donor acquisition persist
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The September index marks four consecutive periods of growth for membership revenue.
System/Policy
Research demonstrates success of StoryCorps project that bridges political differences
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One Small Step, which pairs strangers with opposing views to engage in a nonpolitical conversation, is helping participants develop greater empathy for people with different perspectives.
People
Comings and goings: CPB board officers reelected, Ohio stations staff new initiative …
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Laura Ross was reelected chair for CPB’s board, and Ruby Calvert was reelected vice chair.
System/Policy
WTVP cuts nine jobs as it seeks to reduce budget
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The public TV station’s board had previously announced a $1.5 million budget cut after discoveries of financial mismanagement.
Programs/Content
Stop calling it ‘content’ — and stop canceling it
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“Public radio is journalism, shows, music, culture. Content is an inexact blob that people in a boardroom can cut to a convenient and profitable size.”
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS answers lawmakers’ concerns with promises to improve practices
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In a hearing Thursday, station leaders said they are taking steps to avoid future violations of state procurement law.