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System/Policy

‘PBS NewsHour’ staffers announce intent to form union

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | July 13, 2022

Union organizers say they aim to improve staff morale and reduce turnover.

System/Policy

WETA secures its first-ever NEH grant for infrastructure

By Nina Heller, Former Editorial Intern | January 20, 2022

The funds support the consolidation and upgrade of the station’s headquarters and production studios in Northern Virginia.

Programs/Content

WETA to take control of ‘NewsHour Weekend’ with Geoff Bennett as host

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | November 18, 2021

The weekday “NewsHour” and its weekend offshoot, which launched in 2013, will be consolidated under WETA in Washington, D.C., by next year.

Development

How WETA focuses on improving retention to boost value of Passport donations

By Jeff Regen, Alicia Salmoni, Senior Director of Direct Response Fundraising (WETA) and Brandon Hemel, Senior Director of Data Strategy and Management (WETA) | September 20, 2021

The station has created a new “annual sustainer” option for Passport donors to automatically renew their memberships.

Programs/Content

To truly reflect diversity, PBS must end its overreliance on Ken Burns as ‘America’s Storyteller’

By Grace Lee, Independent Filmmaker (LeeLee Films) | October 22, 2020

It’s time to rethink PBS’ commitments to one man’s lens on American history and culture, writes filmmaker Grace Lee.

People

WETA promotes John Wilson to SVP

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | December 5, 2019

Wilson began supervising the station’s national productions on an interim basis in September.

People

WETA CEO Sharon Rockefeller receives National Medal of Arts

By Braeden Waddell, Editorial Intern | November 22, 2019

In presenting the medal, President Trump joked that he now hopes to get “good publicity” from “PBS NewsHour” and “Washington Week.”

Featured in Category

Dalton Delan leaves WETA after 21 years with station

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | September 17, 2019

Delan is the second veteran WETA executive to move into a consulting role this year.

Programs/Content

‘This Old House’ moves from presenter WGBH to WETA

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | June 26, 2019

Public TV’s iconic home remodeling show premiered in 1979 on WGBH in Boston.

People

Kevin Harris to exit WETA’s executive staff

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | May 3, 2019

Harris, who has been VP and TV station manager, is returning to a consulting role.

People

John Wilson joins WETA to oversee national projects

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 25, 2019

Wilson, a former PBS SVP and chief program executive, will manage relationships with independent producers, including Ken Burns and Dr. Henry Louis Gates.

System/Policy

WETA seeks county incentives to stay close to current home

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | January 8, 2018

The public broadcaster has been looking for a new location for its studio and headquarters.

Programs/Content

PBS removes Keillor segment from upcoming ‘Finding Your Roots’

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | December 8, 2017

A segment with actress Maya Rudolph will replace Keillor.

People

Schneider to leave WETA executive post, Bruns returning as interim

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 12, 2017

As WETA COO for four years, Schneider managed the station’s ownership takeover of “PBS NewsHour.”

Spectrum Auction

Spectrum repack expenses top $1.75 billion fund

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | July 18, 2017

The $2.1 billion total includes $336.6 million requested by 148 public broadcasters.

Programs/Content

‘Washington Week’ picks Ifill successor

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | April 20, 2017

With “Washington Post” reporter Robert Costa on board, WETA continues its search for a “PBS NewsHour” co-host.

Programs/Content

Hosts familiar to public media filling ‘PBS NewsHour’ co-anchor slots

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | January 12, 2017

NPR’s Steve Inskeep joins Judy Woodruff on tonight’s broadcast.

Quick Takes

WETA finds Passport members skew younger

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | August 31, 2016

Passport donors who made their first gift to the station online were 47 years old on average.

Development

Pubcasters refine tactics for acquiring donors through canvassing

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | August 9, 2016

Data collection and research have become more sophisticated over the past five years.

Programs/Content

Study to give public TV first granular look at local audiences

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 11, 2015

TRAC Media Services is starting a deep dive into demographics, with findings that counter conventional wisdom.

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