Author: Tyler Falk
Buffalo Toronto Public Media cuts three staff
The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.KCRW union reaches tentative contract agreement
The union and station management have been bargaining for about a year.‘People don’t stay where they don’t feel safe’: Public radio leaders address diversity in the ...
In our latest webinar, two public radio leaders discussed their experiences as people of color in public radio and how their stations ...Virginia’s VPM lays off about 15% of workforce
The job cuts allow VPM to "right-size" in response to the financial impacts of the pandemic.‘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.
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