System/Policy
WTTW’s licensee anticipates break-even year after budget cuts
The organization cut over $800,000 in expenses in February.Survey finds ‘areas of sensitivity’ in foundation support for nonprofit news
Most newsrooms lack clear guidelines, and funders are upfront about agendas.As Philadelphia newspapers turn to nonprofits, who is ‘public media’?
The arrival of a new institute expands the city’s “vibrant economy” of publicly supported journalism.CPB will review stations’ technology needs, look to fill gaps
The project comes at a time when funding is scarce for changing equipment.Petition calls for higher pay for WNYC interns
Nearly 300 people have signed the Change.org petition.How the fight over public media is missing the point
Public media is more than just content or a platform.‘Changing business realities’ shape talks over NPR programming dues
NPR will increase member station dues next year and is beginning a process to refine its formula for 2018 and beyond.Joint licensees breaking down TV, radio barriers
Even pubcasters with both platforms find that collaborations take work.NPR stations benefit from network leaders’ local roots
The head of Southern California Public Radio sees fundraising potential in the NPR-station relationship.CPB prods TV stations to consolidate, revamps rural grants
New CSG rules include creation of a Healthy Network Initiative to encourage station collaborations and mergers.“Why not promote our podcasts like we do our own programs?”
West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Scott Finn considers the future of NPR’s relationship with its member stations.NEH grants include online archive project for public radio’s StoryCorps
Shakespeare Uncovered also got funding for a third season on PBS.Florida stations file lawsuit over nonpayment for underwriting spots
Commonground/MGS owes member stations $508,237, the suit alleges.Devoting spectrum to public safety seen as strategic move for public TV
Advances in broadcast technology provide an opportunity to join a first-responders network.A critic sees “pro-government” bias in NPR’s reporting, not a leftward lean
Host and freelancer Lisa Simeone dismisses the claim that public media betrays a liberal bias.
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