People
Robert Siegel tests positive for COVID-19
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The former “All Things Considered” host said he has a “pretty mild” case.
Education
Indiana invests $6.7M in statewide pilot of educational datacasts
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The funds allow all of Indiana’s public TV stations to build capacity to deliver lessons to students who can’t access the internet.
System/Policy
In PBS’ 50th year, Paula Kerger sets course to ‘speak to the moment of what is happening now’
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Instead of celebrating great moments of PBS’ history, 2020 has been a year to figure out what will “meet the needs of people right now,” says the organization’s president and CEO.
System/Policy
KQED lays off 20 staffers as federal aid dries up
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The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.
Programs/Content
With in-person events on hold, organizations turn to ‘next best thing’ in virtual gatherings
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The pandemic has forced nonprofit and public media to rethink their events strategies.
System/Policy
Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff
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The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.
Engagement
Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage
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Public media’s largest and smallest newsrooms find that coverage shaped by listeners and readers invites more participation and builds trust.
Development
‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ album helps stations generate goodwill with donors
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Stations are taking advantage of the free album to build connections with their communities.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media eliminates 8 positions in downsizing spurred by pandemic
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Fifteen part-time staffers will also be affected.