System/Policy
CapRadio alleges theft in lawsuit against former GM Jun Reina
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The lawsuit against Reina and other unknown defendants seeks at least $900,000 in damages.
System/Policy
GBH, community group reach tentative agreement on sale of CAI home
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The Woods Hole Community Association plans to close on the GBH-owned building Thursday.
People
Comings and goings: APTS appoints VP, OPB names two SVPs …
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Jennifer Kieley was named VP of government and public affairs for APTS.
Development
December CDP Index: High-dollar gifts stabilize revenue amid sliding new donors, Passport usage
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The New Donor Index continues to be an area of concern, declining 12.3% overall.
People
NPR hires Ryan Merkley as COO
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Merkley most recently led a biotech nonprofit and previously worked with NPR CEO Katherine Maher at the Wikimedia Foundation.
Programs/Content
Connecticut Public lands Knight grant for Puerto Rico partnership
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Connecticut Public and Puerto Rico newspaper publisher GFR Media are adding two reporters.
Programs/Content
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
People
Comings and goings: Sesame Workshop names COO, NPR changes up Washington Desk …
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Joseph Giraldi’s resume includes roles at Smithsonian Channel, Time Inc. and HBO.
System/Policy
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
People
Anne Hosler to oversee Montana Public Radio, KUFM-TV
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The University of Montana announced Hosler’s appointment as director of its Broadcast Media Center.
System/Policy
Pending CPB board nominations head back to president
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A Senate rule requires that nominees who are not confirmed or rejected during the session in which they are nominated must be renominated.
Programs/Content
NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Service
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“Coverage of religion is really important for helping people see that there’s a vibrant civic life in America,” said RNS Publisher Deborah Caldwell.
People
Comings and goings: WSKG hires Christine Dempsey as CCO, MPT appoints VP …
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Dempsey most recently worked as VP of radio for WLVR.
System/Policy
Noem’s public broadcasting cut proves she’s nothing like Mister Rogers and a lot like Trump
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South Dakota’s governor has proposed a sudden funding reduction for South Dakota Public Broadcasting after approving previous increases.
System/Policy
Alaska Public Media to expand broadcast reach through acquisition of TV station
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The station, previously a CBS affiliate, reaches more than 85,000 viewers in southern Anchorage.
System/Policy
StoryCorps’ union rallies for reversal of layoffs
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The CWA unit representing StoryCorps workers is challenging how management handled recent layoffs, alleging retaliation.
Obituaries
José Fajardo, former Hawai‘i Public Radio leader, dies at 61
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“José was an inspirational force in so many ways,” said HPR CEO Meredith Artley.
Programs/Content
Radio stations go to new places to court younger listeners
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With dating mixers, breweries and family days, stations aim to welcome millennials to public media fandom.
System/Policy
Writers Guild freelancers ratify contract with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The contract, negotiated this fall, covers PBS animation writers for the first time.