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March CDP Index: Growth continues but at slower pace, especially for new donors
Early indicators in 2026 point to eventual plateaus and likely declines in new donors and high-end giving in the next fiscal year.
Comings and goings: Public Media Co. hires COO, GBH names documentary leader …
Caroline Ross became COO of Public Media Co.
NPR lands ‘remarkable’ $113M in gifts from two donors
The gifts include the largest ever to NPR from a living donor.
Kevin Klose, former NPR president, dies at 85
Klose was “unrepentantly idealistic about the role of public media in a democracy,” said NPR CEO Katherine Maher.
WBUR Festival heads into second year, building buzz and a blueprint for other stations
The Boston station aims to build on the success of last year’s debut fest and is prompting other outlets to stage similar events.
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‘Reveal’ finds new footing with faster, timely reporting
Timelier coverage, a new weekly podcast and a merger with Mother Jones have breathed new life into the show following a rough few years.New York community radio stations plan merger
Radio Catskill and WIOX signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with a merger.Mark Brewer resigns as WOUB GM
Brewer had led the station since 2016.Comings and goings: PMC exec steps down, Baltimore Public Media announces host changes …
Former Public Media Co. CEO Erin Moran left the organization.
David Brancaccio to move into correspondent role at ‘Marketplace’
The host of Marketplace Morning Report will begin reporting on the future effects of economic decisions.Judge rules Trump order barring NPR, PBS funding unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss found that President Trump unlawfully instructed federal agencies to terminate funding to NPR and PBS.Arkansas TV creates fund for donations supporting PBS dues
If the state network ultimately opts to drop out of PBS, donors will be reimbursed upon request.
MPT lay leader and benefactor Edward Kaplan dies at 87
“His nearly three decades of service and philanthropy won't soon be equaled,” said MPT CEO Steven Schupak.Colorado public broadcasters explore merger
Rocky Mountain Public Media and the operator of KUNC have signed a nonbinding agreement to consider a merger.PBS, ITVS partner on YouTube channel for long-form documentaries
PBS Documentaries, a rebranding of the PBS Voices channel, serves as a hub for independent films.
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