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People

Robert Siegel tests positive for COVID-19

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 11, 2021

The former “All Things Considered” host said he has a “pretty mild” case.

Education

Indiana invests $6.7M in statewide pilot of educational datacasts

By Spencer Nusbaum, Former Editorial Intern | December 3, 2020

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’

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter and Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | December 3, 2020

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | August 12, 2020

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 21, 2020

The pandemic has forced nonprofit and public media to rethink their events strategies.

System/Policy

Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 8, 2020

The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.

Engagement

Newsrooms ramp up audience engagement tactics for coronavirus coverage

By Julie Halpert, Freelance Contributor | July 7, 2020

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 25, 2020

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

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 23, 2020

Fifteen part-time staffers will also be affected.

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