Author: Tyler Falk
Chicago Public Media examines WAMU turmoil to ‘inform how we move forward’ with CEO hire
Staffers are asking for more transparency about the hiring of Andi McDaniel to lead the station.NPR, advocacy group call on Congress to give university stations access to PPP
University stations have been shut out of applying for the relief loans.With in-person events on hold, organizations turn to ‘next best thing’ in virtual gatherings
The pandemic has forced nonprofit and public media to rethink their events strategies.Two leaders speak ‘uncomfortable truths’ about race in public radio
In our latest webinar, two station leaders discussed their experiences as people of color in public radio and how their stations have ...WBUR’s ‘On Point’ will drop calls, move to one-hour broadcast
In its new form, the show will aim to take deeper dives on newsworthy subjects with more highly produced and narrative segments.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.
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