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Twitter drops ‘government-funded’ label from NPR, PBS
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Twitter also removed the label from public broadcasters outside the U.S.
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NPR stops using Twitter because platform is ‘undermining our credibility,’ CEO says
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Some stations have also announced that they’re leaving the social media platform.
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NPR partners with Spotify to boost podcast advertising
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“The partnership … allows us to expand sponsorship categories to get more business,” says Gina Garrubbo, CEO of National Public Media.
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Judge rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case examines PBS’ role in sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
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NPR asks Twitter to remove ‘state-affiliated’ label
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“This must be a mistake as it contradicts Twitter’s own guidelines,” said an NPR spokesperson.
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Georgia Public Broadcasting faces funding cut
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“GPB is thankful for the current and past monetary support we’ve received from the state,” a spokesperson said.
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How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
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“Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve.”
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PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
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The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.
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Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
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A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.
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WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses
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“WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable,” Executive Director William Dahlberg said.
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In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs ‘gut-wrenching’
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In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.
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5 ways to ensure a smooth leadership transition
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Because changes in leadership are inevitable, it’s an area all media companies need to face head-on. So how can you improve your succession planning and processes for organizational change?
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New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff
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The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.
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Keep DEI a priority, even when the economy says otherwise
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When news organizations say they support diversity efforts but their actions don’t match, teams and communities lose faith.
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Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure
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CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.
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White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
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As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative arts.
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Kentucky Senate passes bill to revamp KET board
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The bill would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television and require that future gubernatorial appointments to the nine-person board be confirmed by the Republican-controlled state Senate.
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Michigan’s WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays
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The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.
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How the pandemic changed public media’s financial outlook
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Public radio’s total nonfederal financial support dropped in fiscal year 2021, largely due to declines in underwriting revenue.
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PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs
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The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.