System/Policy
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 ...Former WAMU/DCist staffers raise money for new newsroom
The 51st is planned to begin as a newsletter, with the goal of starting publication in the fall.Audience losses are compounding for public radio news stations. Now what?
Programmers are pessimistic that cume ratings can rebound to their pre-pandemic highs, but that doesn’t stop them from trying.AIR launches survey to assess freelance audio professionals’ rates
Submissions by Aug. 7 will be used for a 2024 update to AIR's rate guides.WNET writers union says management is union busting amid contract negotiations
The bargaining unit is objecting to a proposal to assign unionized employees’ duties to nonunionized staffers.Time is running out to solve the digital revenue puzzle
Stations are beginning to see "green shoots" in raising money from on-demand audiences. We need to grow them, and quickly.LAist cuts 28 positions with buyouts, layoffs
The station offered the voluntary buyouts in May, with CCO Kristen Muller saying at the time the organization faced a budget shortfall ...Public media’s pivot to local news requires deep change, Wyncote Foundation report finds
Public media’s response to the problems facing local news has not been “commensurate” with the crisis, the report said.
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