People
Aileen Alfandary, tenacious ‘force multiplier’ for journalism, retires
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As co-director of news at Pacifica’s KPFA, Alfandary has endured “utter chaos” at the station while training generations of reporters.
People
Comings and goings: John Sutton leaves Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp., MPT hires managing director of content …
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John Sutton is leaving the parent organization of WESA and WYEP to become interim CCO at New England Public Media.
People
Tonya Mosley named co-host of ‘Fresh Air’
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“We are adding another top-notch interviewer and host who brings her own distinctive voice and expertise to the program.”
People
The voices of NPR: How four women of color see their roles as hosts
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Leila Fadel, Michel Martin, Ayesha Rascoe and Juana Summers have taken over host chairs at NPR’s flagship news programs. They’re thinking holistically on how to lead when it comes to representative news.
Obituaries
Michael Rathke dies at 59
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Rathke worked at stations including WRTI, New Hampshire Public Radio and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Programs/Content
Following NPR dispute, stations consider their future on Twitter — or off
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Some stations received donations and notes of support after announcing that they would stop using the platform.
People
Debbie Hamlett to lead Milwaukee PBS
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Hamlett succeeds Bohdan Zachary, who announced he was stepping down last year.
Tech
PRSS begins assessing needs for next technology upgrade
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The Public Radio Satellite System is seeking a contractor to research future connectivity needs of stations large and small.
Development
Membership revenues dip in latest CDP analysis
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While membership fundraising slipped during the three-month reporting period, the decline in donor acquisition slowed.
Programs/Content
GBH News sharpens focus on diversity and inclusion through Maynard Institute program
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In addition to rethinking its editorial workflow, the newsroom aims to build a staff that closely mirrors the demographics of Boston by 2027.
Tech
Cross-border partnership brings NextGen TV to Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky market
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An agreement between KET and Public Media Connect is the first in which separately owned public broadcasting networks are cooperating on an ATSC 3.0 launch.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
How a Chicana-run community radio station changed the ‘cultural soundscape’ of public broadcasting
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“Chicanas who stepped up to the microphone for the first time were not only hearing their own voices audibly broadcasted over public airwaves, they also were announcing the arrival of a sonically distinct Chicana public sphere.”
Programs/Content
With a news service on the way, an organization supporting Minnesota radio stations continues to grow
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The news service will be transformative for Ampers, as well as “a very needed product and project for the citizens of Minnesota,” CEO Joel Glaser said.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: WYPR appoints CCO, NHPR hires development leader …
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Jonathan Blakley stepped up from interim to permanent chief content officer for WYPR.
System/Policy
NPR stops using Twitter because platform is ‘undermining our credibility,’ CEO says
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Some stations have also announced that they’re leaving the social media platform.
System/Policy
NPR partners with Spotify to boost podcast advertising
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“The partnership … allows us to expand sponsorship categories to get more business,” says Gina Garrubbo, CEO of National Public Media.
People
WFAE promotes Ju-Don Marshall to CEO
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The station’s board voted unanimously to promote Marshall.
People
Comings and goings: AmDoc’s Dilday joins Ken Burns film, StoryCorps hires chief of staff …
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Erika Dilday, who leads American Documentary, was named a co-director and co-producer for the upcoming “Emancipation to Exodus.”
Programs/Content
Masterpiece’s ‘Tom Jones’ updates classic romp for unfamiliar audiences
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The four-hour adaptation, which debuts on PBS April 30, honors the 1749 book yet shows it through a modern lens.