System/Policy
How public radio’s structure, growing resources are giving local journalism a boost
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As stations become more mature and financially sustainable, a new study says, they are building their capacity to deliver local journalism.
System/Policy
Study documents expansion of public media journalism, collaborative news capacity
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Data show the growth of the system’s newsrooms and investments in new formats and partnerships.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: PBS board reelects Larry Irving as chair, KPCC/LAist hires VP of programming …
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Irving, a CEO of a consulting company and a former telecommunications policy expert during the Clinton Administration, became chair last year.
System/Policy
Pubcasters ask FCC for help with boosting cable, satellite carriage
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PBS and America’s Public Television Stations asked the commission to take on obstacles reducing access to public TV channels.
Programs/Content
How ‘Barney & Friends’ grew from nothing and came to inspire hate from so many
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A new Peacock docuseries takes a look at one of public television’s most divisive endeavors.
Programs/Content
First-ever International Prison Radio Conference shows potential of ‘story power’ to effect change
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“It’s heartening prison radio is being used all over the world as a tool … to advocate for people,” said Thanh Tran, a host and producer for KALW’s “Uncuffed.”
System/Policy
Radio stations have been gaining financial strength — and there’s room for more growth
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A new report, “The Growing Strength of Public Media Local Journalism,” argues that public media stations are well positioned to help rebuild local news in the U.S.
System/Policy
PBS board approves transfer of $8.1M budget surplus to CEO fund
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Spending on content and marketing in fiscal 2022 was $4.5 million under forecast, primarily due to delays in programming and Ready to Learn grants.
Development
These ‘4 Rs’ are essential to success in underwriting sales
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Many marketers know the “4 Ps,” but these strategies for meeting your clients’ needs are just as important.
People
Comings and goings: CPB elects new board leaders, NPR adds ‘Indicator’ hosts …
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Laura Ross was elected board chair after serving as vice chair since 2020.
Engagement
MPT grants boost local engagement campaigns around Douglass, Tubman documentaries
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Nineteen stations are staging screenings, creating TikTok videos and highlighting student artwork, among other activities.
Engagement
Got a plan to engage Latino audiences? Test your big ideas against this checklist before moving forward
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The costs of bad Latina/o/e/x outreach can be fatal for your organization’s strategy, writes Ernesto Aguilar.
Programs/Content
New PBS series spotlights diversity of performing arts at Kennedy Center
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“The programs are not simple concerts,” says Matthew L. Winer, EP of “Next at the Kennedy Center.” “They are all contextualized with the importance and impact beyond just what is on the stage.”
System/Policy
Blue Ridge Public Radio to expand news service with frequency swap
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The change will allow BPR News to reach an additional 250,000 listeners.
People
Ronnie Agnew to leave WOSU Public Media
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Agnew became the station’s GM after working as executive director for Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names acting managing editor, master carpenter for ‘This Old House’ retires …
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NPR business desk editor Pallavi Gogoi will step up to acting managing editor of daily reporting.
Programs/Content
How to fix the unconscious biases in your newsroom’s pitch process
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“Our handling of story ideas can have built-in defenses against the biases that all of us bring to work every day.”
Programs/Content
‘POV’ showcases independent film screenings in local communities
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Georgia Public Broadcasting and Prairie Public Broadcasting in North Dakota will participate in the initiative.
Programs/Content
Black Public Media creates shorts series on gender affirmation
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The series, which launches this month, coincides with LGBT History Month and Transgender Awareness Week in November.