Author: Tyler Falk
‘Radio Reader’ host Dick Estell dies at 90
“Dick brought the written word to life using nothing but inflection and the cadence of his voice.”Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.Nicki Shearer, longtime pubTV fundraiser, dies at 89
Shearer helped bring Leo Buscaglia to public television.Foundation members approve sale of KUSP
Station staff will be laid off Friday.KUSP-FM board recommends sale as station cuts entire staff
Members of the station's foundation will vote on the sale Wednesday.Stacey Tomczyk, WTVP program director, dies at 45
“Stacey’s love of public broadcasting, her creativity, her kindness and her sense of humor made her a joy to work with.”California’s KCLU receives $1 million donation
The money will help hire staffers and improve equipment.Community group cites value of reduced staff costs in bid for KPLU
The proposal would lower the amount Friends of 88.5 FM needs to raise by June 30.Steve Julian, KPCC ‘Morning Edition’ host, dies at 57
Julian joined the station in 2000.WTTW’s licensee anticipates break-even year after budget cuts
The organization cut over $800,000 in expenses in February.WBUR’s new twist on shorter pledge drives pays off
The drive raised over $1 million with only 26.2 hours of on-air fundraising.CPB seeks consultant for African-American public radio stations
The consultant will facilitate a meeting with up to 23 stations.Petition calls for higher pay for WNYC interns
Nearly 300 people have signed the Change.org petition.PRX adds podcasts on finance, the outdoors
One is in partnership with a long-running magazine.Longtime WWOZ general manager transitions to new role
Arthur Cohen steps up to run the station while David Freedman shifts his focus to strategic planning.
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