Author: Tyler Falk
Chicago Public Media hires Andi McDaniel as CEO
McDaniel has served as WAMU's chief content officer since 2015.Iowa Public Radio loses university funding
The state's university system is facing a financial crisis because of the pandemic.PMJA’s Editor Corps initiative gets CPB support
More than a dozen stations requested assistance in the project's first two weeks.APM, MPR initiate staff reductions by offering voluntary buyouts, furloughs
About two dozen staffers have agreed to separate from the organization or take furloughs.Station leaders share insights into pandemic response
The leaders of KUT and KERA spoke about how they're managing the crisis in a webinar produced by Current, Greater Public, Public ...NPR, union agree to cuts to employee pay, benefits
NPR is taking additional steps to cut costs in response to financial challenges.‘On Being’ distribution will move to WNYC Studios
"The vision and breadth of WNYC's portfolio feels like a good fit for what 'On Being' has become,” a spokesperson said.Seattle classical station cuts positions as underwriting income dries up
“Underwriting revenue has almost disappeared for us,” said Classical KING FM CEO Brenda Barnes.WNYC ‘Morning Edition’ host Richard Hake dies at 51
Hake died suddenly at his home Friday.New talk show looks to connect American experiences during pandemic
"America Amplified: Life, Community, and COVID-19" will feature hosts from seven stations during its six-week pilot.NPR extends dues relief to stations
No member stations will see increases in fees in the next fiscal year.NPR, APM leaders outline financial challenges caused by pandemic
"We are experiencing the biggest financial test in our 53-year history,” American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart told staff.PRX, WGBH end BBC partnership on ‘The World’
The move was a “strategic decision reached by PRX and WGBH.”WBUR pares pledge drive to one day, surpasses $1 million goal
WBUR cut its planned eight-day drive to 13 hours "when we saw what was unfolding" with the coronavirus pandemic.Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
Kevin Sucher, an entertainment management executive, started in the role this week.
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