System/Policy
Legislature’s review of audit stalls proposed raise for Arkansas PBS CEO
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The audit raised questions among legislators about the state network’s procurement practices.
Obituaries
WETA host and fundraiser John Begeny dies at 54
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Begeny held the role of executive director of multimedia fundraising at WETA and co-hosted the show “If You Lived Here.”
Programs/Content
NPR to end local versions of ‘Consider This’ podcast
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“This is a bitter pill,” said Eric Marrapodi, VP of news programming. “We really wanted this to work. And this was a big, big swing to try to do this.”
Programs/Content
America Amplified focuses 2024 election project on underserved communities
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CPB provided a $1.5 million grant backing expansion to newsrooms in all 50 states.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: NPR’s Anya Grundmann will step down, network appoints executive editor …
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Anya Grundmann is leaving her role as SVP of programming for NPR.
Programs/Content
To combat loss of news audiences, get brilliant on the basics of live radio
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Stations can rebuild listenership by maintaining relentless focus on every element of the air.
System/Policy
Basin PBS to celebrate cultural diversity with new Heritage Festival
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The event will feature local vendors and live performances, including a free Los Lonely Boys concert.
People
From China to ‘Our Land,’ how Melissa Block set a standard for NPR’s reporting
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“The hallmark of her reporting,” says colleague Elissa Nadworny, “is ‘I want to be with people in their lives. I want to be with them on the fishing boat. I want to be on their cattle ranch when the cows cross into their property.’”
Programs/Content
Vaccine hesitancy project targets communities in North Carolina and Michigan
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Three productions funded by Black Public Media will be distributed through social media this fall.
Tech
Public Media Venture Group receives $1 million from Knight Foundation to boost NextGen TV
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PMVG will use the Knight grant to further adoption of ATSC 3.0 among public media stations and to explore how it might generate income.
Development
July CDP Index: Membership revenue edges upward, but radio’s challenges persist
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For the first time in over a year, membership income among all stations is showing a marginal increase in giving.
People
West Virginia Public Broadcasting executive director resigns
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WVPB’s governing board announced Carl “Butch” Antolini’s departure during an emergency meeting Monday.
People
Comings and goings: KUOW appoints two executives, PBS Reno names chief engineer …
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Marshall Eisen joined KUOW as CCO, while Annette Promes was hired as CMO.
People
KALW hires James Kass as executive director
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“His deep love of the Bay Area and his extraordinary track record in growing organizations and nurturing talent make for a divine fit,” said Board Chair Laura Saponara.
Programs/Content
PRX accelerator adds podcasts on inside story of ‘Barney,’ Cincinnati’s sewer system to development slate
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The third cohort of PRX’s Journalism Podcast Accelerator includes projects from five public media organizations.
Obituaries
PBS Western Reserve CEO David Rotterman dies at 59
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Rotterman joined the station in Kent, Ohio, three weeks ago.
System/Policy
Civil rights complaint targets Black Public Media’s residency at University of Nebraska
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A legal nonprofit that challenges the use of race in university admissions alleges that a partnership to support Black filmmakers violates federal law.
Programs/Content
Film highlights international progress towards nuclear disarmament
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With “In Search of Resolution,” producer Robert Frye shares his insights on an urgent issue that’s “not going away.”
Programs/Content
KQED acquires ‘Snap Judgment’ and ‘Spooked’
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Both the flagship program and “Spooked” are produced by Snap Judgment Studios, based in Oakland.