Ford Foundation hires Mertes, Howland and Marshall sign on at NETA Business Center, and more . . .
Posted: June, 11, 2013
By Dru Sefton
People in Public Media
Chacón fills new content position at WBUR, OPB hires new engineering v.p., and more . . .
Posted: May, 29, 2013
By Dru Sefton
Roth retires after 45 years, Leonard takes helm at NET, and more . . .
Posted: May, 21, 2013
By Dru Sefton
Everhart promoted to Current managing editor
Posted: May, 01, 2013
By Current staff
Pizzato lands at WYES in New Orleans, Galmiche chairs MMG, Malesky pens second book, and more…
Posted: November 20, 2012Pubcasting veteran Allan Pizzato will succeed Randall Feldman as president of WYES-TV in New Orleans. Continue reading
Elmo puppeteer remains on leave; allegations of improper relationship recanted
Posted: November 14, 2012Following this week’s media scandal over allegations that were aggressively rebutted and later recanted, award-winning Sesame Street puppeteer Kevin Clash remains on a leave from his role as Elmo, one of the show’s most beloved characters. An accusation that Clash … Continue reading
Elmo puppeteer on leave after allegation of improper relationship; accuser recants
Posted: November 12, 2012Puppeteer Kevin Clash, the performer behind Elmo, one of Sesame Street‘s most beloved characters, has taken a leave of absence following news reports of an allegation that he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage boy, according to a statement released … Continue reading
Two executives join NPR, groundbreaker Belva Davis leaves KQED-TV, Fajardo departs WMFE-TV and more . . .
Posted: November 5, 2012NPR added new positions to its executive ranks with two appointments announced Nov. 1 by President Gary Knell. Continue reading
NPR announces two executive hires for marketing, strategy
Posted: November 1, 2012NPR continues reorganization of its executive ranks with two senior hires announced today by President Gary Knell. Emma Carrasco takes over Dec. 3 as NPR’s chief marketing officer Dec. 3, a new position. Carrasco has 30 years of experience in advertising, … Continue reading
Pruess says she’s leaving WNIT “in a strong position” after weathering challenges, including fire
Posted: October 10, 2012Mary Pruess, outgoing president and g.m. of WNIT Public Television in South Bend, Ind., told Current she feels “very confident that the station is in a strong position to build on for the coming years.” The local South Bend Tribune … Continue reading
Madeleine Brand says outside offers lured her from KPCC
Posted: September 26, 2012Madeleine Brand, who quit KPCC Sept. 21, told Current that “outside offers just became too attractive” for her to remain at the Pasadena station. Her hourlong morning Madeleine Brand show, which premiered on KPCC in September 2010, morphed last month … Continue reading