System/Policy
Unions for freelance writers seek new deal with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
The public television freelance agreement expires Oct. 9.What visiting 13 radio stations taught me about serving our communities
How do we earn people's trust? We do it by serving their genuine human needs.CPB defunding and reauthorization are scary. We should talk about them anyway.
It's time to get over the Beetlejuice effect — we need to drag the monster out from under the bed, look it ...KDHX settles lawsuit, but critics of leadership question whether change is possible
The settlement allows two members representing KDHX hosts and volunteers to be seated on the station's board.NPR budget boosted by development revenue
Income from current fiscal year development activities is projected to top 17% over FY23.PBS and APTS advocate for pubcasters in proposed FCC local content incentive
PBS and APTS want NCE stations to get the same proposed benefit as stations providing the minimum amount of "locally originated programming."Pubcasters connect with audiences, celebrate anniversaries with brewery partnerships
Nine PBS and WHYY are celebrating their 70th anniversaries with branded ales, while Alabama’s WBHM is engaging community members with its Top ...NPR’s Katherine Maher tackles big questions about public media’s role
In a PMDMC keynote, Maher described building a “common national fabric” for civic dialogue and defining what audiences want.New York Public Radio will cut at least 8% of staff
“Despite our best efforts to contain costs and grow our revenue, we continue to face severe financial headwinds,” said CEO LaFontaine Oliver.Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina allegedly received more than $450,000 in unsupported payments, according to ...
A CapRadio reporter reviewed an unredacted version of a forensic analysis released Aug. 5.How DEI councils can help public media manage change and retain staff
Effective DEI councils can help organizations reduce turnover and achieve other key performance indicators.Forensic report on CapRadio finds ‘unsupported payments’
Names were redacted in the report due to an “ongoing law enforcement investigation and privacy.”Senate Appropriations Committee recommends level funding for CPB
The committee splits from the House proposal to zero out public media’s funding.Noncommercial radio news salaries have dropped in big markets, according to RTDNA/Newhouse survey
The survey of radio news salaries showed a 2.5% decline compared to last year's survey.Ted Cruz questions NPR about foundation funding in letter to CEO
“What precautions does NPR take, if any, to ensure that financial contributions from its donors do not impact its editorial decisions?” Cruz ...
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