System/Policy
Why public media must support colleagues in the path of climate disasters
We in public media often refer to our little world as “the system.” If we are, in fact, an interdependent system, fundraising ...What public radio can learn from pro wrestling’s loyal fan base
"Sometimes, the most valuable insights come from looking beyond our immediate environment."Blue Ridge Public Radio adapts to needs of region ravaged by Helene
After the hurricane wiped out infrastructure across western North Carolina, BPR focused on basic information, such as road outages and where to ...StoryCorps lays off nine employees
The layoffs were part of a “larger cost-saving plan to balance revenue with expenses,” said CEO Sandra Clark.Press Forward grants will help stations boost journalism, improve sustainability
A $100,000 grant from Press Forward will help Radio Catskill in New York hire at least one additional reporter.Dispatches from central Florida: Station GMs report on Hurricane Milton’s impact
“We are tired, but we are all safe and well,” said Judith Smelser, president and GM of Central Florida Public Media in ...CPB awards $2.65M for state government coverage
The grants will benefit stations in seven states.CPB grant funds access for 30 stations to PRX podcast platform
PRX’s Dovetail helps stations distribute content through podcast platforms and aids with ad delivery, audience data and fundraising opportunities.Pennsylvania’s WITF, ‘LNP’ newspaper eliminate 24 jobs
A spokesperson said the restructuring resulted from last year’s merger between WITF and the daily newspaper.Kansas City’s KCUR, Classical KC cut jobs
The classical station will “pause” locally created content and shift to nationally syndicated programs.Executive director, CFO leave Indiana Public Media
Indiana University, which operates the station, did not provide a reason for their departure.Upside to digital acquisitions: reaching audiences where they are
Stations have found that monetizing their local news sites takes experimentation and "a lot of learning."Pubmedia faces financial, governance challenges in filling local news ‘void,’ new report says
The Ralph Nader–founded public interest group Center for Study of Responsive Law released the study Thursday.Union group calls for CPB to add board member representing workers’ interests
A coalition of unions associated with the AFL-CIO is advocating for policies that it says would protect nonprofit workers.WLRN staffers announce intent to unionize
The petition for management recognition was signed by 75% of the Miami station’s content creators.














