Programs/Content
New WXPN podcast spotlights Black Americana artists during Black Music Month
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WXPN’s “Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency” podcast is part of the station’s growing focus on artist development.
People
David Rotterman named CEO for PBS Western Reserve
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Rotterman previously held several executive positions with Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
People
Comings and goings: WABE CCO leaves station, PBS Hawaii announces hires and promotions …
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Scott Woelfel joined WABE in 2020.
System/Policy
St. Louis Public Radio staffers form union after successful vote
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The St. Louis Public Radio Guild formed a union with the Communication Workers of America.
Programs/Content
Friendships forged on TV cooking sets keep ‘Sara’s Weeknight Meals’ on the air
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An expert chef with charisma, a producer who knows how to “corral cats” and an indefatigable marketing pro keep showing TV viewers how to cook and enjoy delicious food.
Programs/Content
Documentary on buffalo soldiers leads slate of PBS-backed projects by emerging filmmakers
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Seattle-based filmmaker Dru Holley produced and directed an hourlong film on the complex history of all-Black Army regiments who came to be known as buffalo soldiers.
Development
Brothers combine their life savings to bequeath $6 million to GBH
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Louis and Anthony Maglione, who lived in their family home in Malden, Mass., were avid fans of “American Experience.”
People
Tim Isgitt named CEO of Public Media Company
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Isgitt succeeds Erin Moran, chief executive since 2019.
Programs/Content
Storytelling series unites Southern stations with regional collaboration
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“The best stories are universal. It doesn’t matter where they’re set,” said Arkansas PBS CEO Courtney Pledger.
System/Policy
CPB provides additional funds for Editor Corps program
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Stations will pay on a sliding scale for editing assistance from the Public Media Journalists Association.
System/Policy
PBS board approves 3% station dues increase for FY24
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PBS’ total budget is expected to break even at $372.2 million.
System/Policy
Why pubmedia should plan for an upcoming boost to local news funding
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The MacArthur Foundation’s Press Forward campaign will provide an infusion of badly needed cash for local news. But that cash will likely flow to the prepared.
Programs/Content
How ‘PBS NewsHour’ shaped its reporting on incarcerated people reentering society
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The show worked with Knology, a social science research institute, to gather feedback from experts, professionals and formerly incarcerated people themselves.
People
Comings and goings: WFYI hires CTO, CPB adds to Next Generation Warning System team …
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Sean Anker started his career with WFYI and will be returning to the Indianapolis station.
Development
May CDP Index: Larger stations struggle to land major gifts
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“The need for focused and creative marketing strategy and investment aimed at major donors cannot be understated.”
People
OPB CEO Steve Bass to step down next year
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Bass said it’s time to give a new leader the chance to take OPB “to another level.”
Programs/Content
Episodes become entries in KQED’s new book based on podcast
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The “Bay Curious” book answers questions about San Francisco with the aim of appealing to locals and tourists alike.
Featured in Category
WHYY dives into original children’s programming with two new offerings
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“Albie’s Elevator” and “The Infinite Art Hunt” aim to reach kids ages 2 to 8.
People
Sarah Ashworth hired to lead Wisconsin Public Radio
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Ashworth most recently worked as SVP of content for Vermont Public.
