Author: Tyler Falk
‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ album helps stations generate goodwill with donors
Stations are taking advantage of the free album to build connections with their communities.Three Maryland stations collaborate to form Delmarva Public Media
Under the agreement, two stations will change format and drop NPR affiliation.Houston Public Media eliminates 8 positions in downsizing spurred by pandemic
Fifteen part-time staffers will also be affected.How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of "Only a Game," "Modern Love" and "Kind World."Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.WBUR, union reach tentative agreement
The tentative agreement covers three years and includes wage adjustments, “along with a strong commitment to diversity,” according to WBUR's CEO.Public radio stations receive Google grants
Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.‘Snap Judgment’ rejoins PRX for distribution
WNYC Studios has distributed the show since 2015.Stations share how they’re reaching new audiences during the pandemic
Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.Public broadcasters in Alaska face a convergence of crises
Alaska's public broadcasters were facing financial challenges long before the pandemic hit.WNYC to end ‘Nancy’ podcast
The last episode will be released in June.ProPublica ends cash investment in Trump, Inc., remains editorial partner
WNYC and ProPublica “are committed to reporting and producing new episodes through November,” a WNYC spokesperson said.How small public radio stations are handling the pandemic
In a webinar co-presented by Current, leaders of two small stations discussed steps they've taken to respond to the pandemic.NPR receives $4.7M to support two regional newsrooms
The Midwest regional newsroom is the fourth in NPR’s Collaborative Journalism Network.
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