System/Policy
Judge rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
The class-action case examines PBS’ role in sharing digital subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.NPR asks Twitter to remove ‘state-affiliated’ label
“This must be a mistake as it contradicts Twitter’s own guidelines,” said an NPR spokesperson.Georgia Public Broadcasting faces funding cut
“GPB is thankful for the current and past monetary support we’ve received from the state,” a spokesperson said.How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
"Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader ...PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding ...WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses
"WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable," Executive Director William Dahlberg said.In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs ‘gut-wrenching’
In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.5 ways to ensure a smooth leadership transition
Because changes in leadership are inevitable, it’s an area all media companies need to face head-on. So how can you improve your ...New England Public Media lays off nearly 20% of staff
The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.Keep DEI a priority, even when the economy says otherwise
When news organizations say they support diversity efforts but their actions don’t match, teams and communities lose faith.Biden administration proposes $575M for CPB in FY2026, requests level funding for interconnection and infrastructure
CPB President Pat Harrison said she’s “grateful” for the proposed increase to the corporation’s appropriation.White House nominates Felix Sanchez to CPB board
As chair of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Sanchez has increased the visibility and pipeline of Latinos in the creative ...Kentucky Senate passes bill to revamp KET board
The bill would disband the current board for Kentucky Educational Television and require that future gubernatorial appointments to the nine-person board be ...Michigan’s WCMU replaces classical music with news on weekdays
The Mount Pleasant station will offer classical on HD channels and as a digital stream.