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Edward F. O’Keefe named CEO of WNET Group
O’Keefe has worked for ABC News and CNN.
The remarkable nonlinear journey of public TV researcher David LeRoy
The co-founder of TRAC Media Services, who died July 6, didn’t sugar-coat his critiques, but his love for public TV was obvious.
Alabama Public Television board votes to pay for public survey using emergency fund
The method of funding drew criticism from members of the authority and APT staff.
Washington State University plans to sell broadcast license for KWSU-TV
The university announced last year that it was cutting jobs at Northwest Public Broadcasting and shutting down one of the dual licensee’s public TV stations due to the rescission of federal funding.
Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media hires sales SVP, Local Public names CTO …
Andres Lombana became SVP of sales and sponsorship for Chicago Public Media.
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‘Hidden Brain’ distribution to move from NPR to PRX
PRX will take over distribution of the program Oct. 1.Comings and goings: Former CPB exec launches consultancy, NPR reporters leave after workforce reduction …
Former CPB COO Kathy Merritt founded a consulting firm.Sylvia Bugg, PBS chief programming exec, dies at 55
PBS CEO Paula Kerger said Bugg will be remembered “for her commitment to ensuring public media’s programming reflects a broad range of voices and perspectives.”June CDP Index: Decline in new donors signals broader pressure on acquisition
New donor acquisition softened across the National Reference File median, with Radio posting the steepest decline and TV/Joint licensees holding essentially flat.
KNKX receives $1M donation to boost fundraising initiative
The Connect Northwest campaign aims to expand the station’s staff, technology and news coverage.WHRO CEO Bert Schmidt announces plans to retire
Schmidt has led the station since 2007.Rocky Mountain Public Media to acquire Colorado stations
RMPM will acquire six full-power FM licenses owned by Community Radio for Northern Colorado.
WHYY’s ‘Good Neighbor Club’ promotes civic engagement skills for children
The live-action series encourages school-aged kids to notice what is going on in their communities, think about solutions and push for change.Mark Erstling, exec who guided public media’s digital transition, dies at 76
As a CPB SVP, Erstling oversaw initiatives promoting collaboration and consolidation among stations.Natasha Thompson leaves CEO role at WSKG
Thompson had led the station since 2023.
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