Stations
KPLU advisory board asks licensee to reconsider sale
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The board hopes the university will consider other options, including community ownership.
Quick Takes
Chicago Public Media reportedly eyeing purchase of WKCC
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Kankakee Community College announced in June that it would try to sell the station.
Stations
KPLU advisory board votes against sale
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The board meeting gave staffers and community members a chance to voice their unhappiness about the sale.
People
A host whose commitment to his station goes beyond skin deep
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Thanks to a listener donation, Washington, D.C.’s Kojo Nnamdi got inked.
Stations
Pittsburgh stations merge under single nonprofit
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The stations were already connected but had separate status as nonprofits.
Stations
Deal in Washington expands KUOW’s reach, leaves KPLU staff in limbo
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The deal was a long time coming, but when it finally arrived, it still took the staff of KPLU by surprise.
Stations
KUOW licensee plans to buy rival KPLU
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KPLU will change to an all-music format and get new call letters.
Stations
KCETLink’s new programming schedule reveals balancing act
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Brand-new and renewed shows, plus a web series with Mark Bittman, signal a continued effort to thrive in the post-PBS era at the station.
System/Policy
Most members of WTMD board have resigned, says former chair
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All but one of the board‘s 11 independent members have quit, said Steven Reeves.
Stations
WQED downsizes under weight of millions in debt
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The joint licensee is undertaking drastic measures to tackle a decades-old debt that once topped $17 million.
System/Policy
Houston Public Media aims to sell classical FM station
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The broadcaster acquired the signal for $9.6 million in 2011.
Stations
Citing budget crunch, KUAC drops out of statewide Alaska radio network
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A reduction in funding prompted KUAC to leave APRN, making it the state’s only pubcaster missing from the network.
Quick Takes
South Florida TV stations announce merger
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WPBT and WXEL will become South Florida PBS.
Stations
WNYC adds v.p. positions, makes other management tweaks
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The station has promoted Paula Szuchman and Emily Botein to the new position of v.p. for on-demand content.
Quick Takes
Plan for financially burdened KUSP would continue deficit spending
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Leaders of the station are still looking for a long-term plan for financial sustainability.
Stations
American Public Media Group aims to sell Fla. classical network to religious broadcaster
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The three-station network has consistently lost money.
Stations
Upcoming departure of COO prompts reorganization at KPBS
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Four associate general managers with expanded responsibilities will report to the GM.
Stations
Seattle’s KEXP receives state funds for new headquarters
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The new studios are expected to open next spring.
Stations
APMG plans organizational changes, no more ‘business as usual’
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An internal memo announced structural changes and cuts to staff and programs as part of an effort to focus resources.