System/Policy
NPR board passes ambitious plan to expand digital fundraising, podcast subscriptions
“This is really the first step in the next 50 years of NPR,” said CEO John Lansing.PBS board approves station dues increase for FY2023
During a board meeting Thursday, PBS President Paula Kerger said the network is investing millions from designated net assets to offset cost ...Merged stations VPR and Vermont PBS to be named Vermont Public
The stations announced merger plans last summer.‘Vincent Chin’ rebroadcast extends Detroit Public TV’s engagement with Asian-American community
The 40th-anniversary reairing of the DPTV documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" builds on years of outreach to local Asian Americans and Pacific ...House subcommittee recommends FY23 appropriation for Next Gen Warning System
The subcommittee’s recommendation contrasts with the Biden administration’s budget request for FY23, which did not include funding for the program.CPB analysis finds uneven revenue growth in individual giving, underwriting
Public TV stations fared better than radio in key fundraising categories during fiscal year 2021.WYPR, news startup agree to editorial, operational partnership
WYPR and The Baltimore Banner plan to collaborate on news coverage while exploring ways to integrate their operations.Host fired by South Dakota Public Broadcasting appeals dismissal
Stel Kline, a transgender journalist who began hosting “Morning Edition” at SDPB last fall, was told they were “not objective” and had ...KERA, Fort Worth news outlet agree to journalism collaboration
The two outlets will share content and plan to co-host events.KERA awaits city council approval to manage classical station
Under the proposed contract, KERA would take over management of 100-year-old WRR and convert it to a noncommercial license.How public media can make good on its commitment to diversity
The seminal research initiative Audience 88 shaped programming for more than 30 years. It’s time for a new vision.NPR, former employee settle discrimination suit
A former NPR technician filed the lawsuit in 2020.Houston Public Media suspends Chevron partnership after backlash over sponsored content
HPM was preparing to release a 10-part series on how energy companies like Chevron are “working towards a lower carbon future.”Station leaders from coastal regions call for increased investments in shoring up broadcast infrastructure
Public broadcasters who have weathered hurricanes, floods and power outages cite growing risks of damage and disruption due to climate change.WTTW strike ends as union technicians approve new contract
“We wish we could have got a lot more," said Local 1220 Business Manager John Rizzo. "This was the best deal we ...
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