System/Policy
New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff
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The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.
Public media campaign aims to help stations reverse new donor slump
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The May event will encourage supporters to share their love for public media.
SPONSORED
Black Public Media to host Yoruba Richen Film Retrospective during PitchBLACK
Select films by the 2023 Trailblazer Award recipient will stream free for two weeks during BPM’s PitchBLACK season.
System/Policy
Keep DEI a priority, even when the economy says otherwise
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When news organizations say they support diversity efforts but their actions don’t match, teams and communities lose faith.
Development
In latest CDP analysis, radio stations continue to see fundraising declines
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Our monthly fundraising report reveals a slowing decline in new donor acquisition, while Passport continues to drive sustainer growth.
Programs/Content
How KPBS expanded its reach to San Diego’s Latino communities
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A five-month sprint to deliver Spanish-language election content embraced community partnerships and social media promotion.
Programs/Content
How ‘Marie Antoinette’ sought humanity, humility inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors
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The new show’s star says it’s “certainly no dusty period drama.”
Programs/Content
With ‘Every Voice’ podcast, Terrance McKnight explores racism in classical music
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WQXR’s new podcast opens with a series of episodes about racist ideas in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”
System/Policy
Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure
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CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.
Programs/Content
Why journalists should act now to create an alternative to Twitter
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“If Twitter is doomed to fail, as many experts believe it is, we should be thinking now about what might replace it.”
Programs/Content
‘In the Dark’ podcast acquired by Condé Nast
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The “In the Dark” team will work with “New Yorker” reporters and editors to produce a new season of the show.