Obituaries
Jim Russell, creator of ‘Marketplace,’ dies at 76
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“He was thoroughly devoted to public media. And that was infectious.”
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires senior director, will launch Climate Desk …
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Gordon Synn will help NPR create new content opportunities, negotiate intellectual property deals and “help us go where NPR has never gone before.”
Obituaries
KPVU GM John Hughes dies at 71
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Hughes joined KPVU in 2016 and helped the station program more modern R&B and hip-hop music.
People
NPR names Brittany Luse host of ‘It’s Been a Minute’
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Luse has previously hosted podcasts that include “For Colored Nerds” and “The Nod.”
People
Comings and goings: Station leaders elected to NPR board, CCO to leave CapRadio …
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R.C. McBride and Elise Pepple were elected to NPR’s board of directors.
System/Policy
An all-digital public TV station for Southwest Virginia is slated to launch next year
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PBS Appalachia Virginia, a startup developed by Blue Ridge PBS in Roanoke, leans into the future of television with its plan to fill a coverage gap.
People
Radio Milwaukee appoints Maxie Jackson executive director
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Jackson most recently served as CCO at New England Public Media.
People
Royal Aills named executive director for Mississippi Public Broadcasting
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Aills succeeds Ronnie Agnew, who left MPB last year for WOSU in Columbus, Ohio.
System/Policy
Former WFYI accountant charged with embezzling more than $270,000
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If convicted, Mindi B. Madison faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
People
Comings and goings: American Public Television promotes executive, KERA announces newsroom hires …
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Paul Higgins, a finance executive who previously worked for Politico and GBH in Boston, steps up to administrative officer at American Public Television.
System/Policy
Michael Pack settles lawsuit over use of donations, agrees to pay restitution and dissolve nonprofit
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The settlement ends an 18-month legal battle between the District of Columbia and Pack’s production company.
System/Policy
Staffers at WESA and WYEP announce plan to unionize
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The proposed bargaining unit would include approximately 26 content employees.
System/Policy
For leaders of small radio stations, the job is varied and so are the challenges
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Running a small station requires broad knowledge, a knack for learning and a willingness to be a public figure in the community.
System/Policy
How succession planning can smooth transitions for new station leaders
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“Ask your team what kind of skills they want to grow and how you can support that,” said KQED CEO Michael Isip. “We have a responsibility to grow leaders for the entire system.”
System/Policy
Four station leaders share how they’re setting priorities after taking the reins
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GMs and CEOs who have stepped into their roles within the past two years told Current about how they’re seeking to build teams, improve workplace culture and strengthen community service.
People
Comings and goings: PBS hires VP, all-digital Va. station selects GM …
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Leili Boroumand, PBS’ new VP of business development, previously worked as head of business development for Amazon Key.
People
Deepa Fernandes joins ‘Here & Now’ as co-host
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“Her global-local perspective and experience are going to add tremendous value to our strong team at Here & Now,” said WBUR CCO Victor Hernandez.