People
Comings and goings: Sara DeWitt to lead children’s media at PBS, network elects board members …
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“Sara is an extraordinary leader and renowned innovator in children’s media,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.
Development
Stations look to increase retention as trends for new donors cause concern
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“If new donors continue declining overall, that means retention of those donors is going to be more important than ever.”
System/Policy
As PBS exceeds profit projections, board approves $30.4M transfer to CEO fund
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PBS’ fiscal year 2021 net income was $5.3 million more than previous forecasts, according to CFO and Treasurer Tom Tardivo.
Programs/Content
New ‘Mountain Stage’ host upholds show’s traditions for a growing audience
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After a long run as a popular guest musician, Kathy Mattea is the second permanent host in the show’s history.
Programs/Content
After parole, podcast producers are turning skills learned in prison into paying gigs
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“It feels good to be employed, it feels better to be in a field that I love, and it feels greater to be working with the people I was doing the work with inside.”
Local that Works
Five finalists selected for the 2021 Local that Works contest
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Each project offers a new model for reaching and engaging underserved audiences.
Development
The time to prioritize digital revenue and engagement is now
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A 2020 study of stations’ online donation practices revealed that public media is woefully behind other nonprofits.
Featured in Category
Comings and goings: Cheryl Bennett named GM for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Kathy Reed appointed VP at WXXI …
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Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015.
Programs/Content
Passport viewers get many more streaming options with infusion of APT shows
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A partnership between American Public Television and PBS will dramatically expand the catalog of programs available for streaming on PBS Passport and the PBS Video app.
Programs/Content
Kansas City PBS boosts profile of digital Flatland platform with monthly TV show
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The half-hour show, also titled “Flatland,” debuts Thursday with host D. Rashaan Gilmore.
System/Policy
WHYY union employees approve first contract
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The contract comes after nearly two years of negotiations.
Tech
New nonprofit will expand digital health and education offerings through datacasting
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“Our goal as a nonprofit is to make enriching digital resources available to as many people as possible even if they don’t have broadband,” said Information Equity Initiative CEO Erik Langner.
People
Comings and goings: Neal Scarbrough to lead ‘Marketplace,’ Kerry Lenahan leaves NPR …
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Scarbrough most recently worked as VP and executive editor of Fox Sports.
System/Policy
We answered your questions about salaries and pay equity in our latest webinar
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Our “On the Money” webinar featured a look at results of Current’s first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn what you deserve.
Featured in Category
Public radio’s ‘Says You’ to end production of new episodes
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“We treasure every single day of the 25 years that we had in public radio,” said EP Laura Sher.
System/Policy
Seeking objectivity in journalism is getting in the way of speaking truth
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The pursuit of objectivity has been used for decades to silence the voices of women and people of color. But many newsroom leaders are beginning to come around on the issue.
People
Comings and goings: Bob Feinberg promoted at WNET, Janice Hui named managing director for ‘Frontline’ …
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Bob Feinberg most recently worked as VP, general counsel and secretary for WNET.
People
Jeff Tucker appointed GM of Idaho Public Television
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Idaho’s Board of Education unanimously approved Tucker’s appointment.
People
CEO Mark Stanislawski to retire from Southern Oregon PBS
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Stanislawksi has led the station since 2001.