System/Policy
After Orlando shootings, a “powerful tide of love” from stations
So far, 17 videos of support from stations nationwide have arrived at WUCF in Orlando.At PBS Board meeting, Kerger hints at Gates Foundation digital funding
Kerger noted that PBS and the funder “have come close” to agreement.As collaborations expand, newsroom leadership jobs prove difficult to fill
“The system of collaboration we are building requires more editors.”Reduction in funding for Oklahoma network ‘cuts right through the bone’
Public media in the state is taking a blow from a dire funding crisis.Worrisome trend in CPB analysis: Too many PTV stations taking on too much debt
The number of licensees carrying debt ratios of more than 50 percent has nearly tripled since 2009, according to CPB's latest "state ...KPLU clears $7 million hurdle to independence
The campaign received donations from over 17,000 contributors.Why it’s good that WBAA decided to drop ‘This American Life’ (and then didn’t)
The station’s general manager was trying to force a big conversation that he thought the system needed to have.Wyoming station trims jobs due to state funding cutback
The university licensee receives 60 percent of its approximately $3.4 million annual budget from the state.Pennsylvania public TV station takes over commercial video firm
“This is one way for public media to develop alternative revenue streams,” WLVT CEO Tim Fallon said.University weighs options for WNKU after plan for self-sufficiency falls short
The potential sale is part of a plan to reduce the school’s budget by $8 million next fiscal year.State cuts support to Mississippi Public Broadcasting
State funding made up about 65 percent of MPB’s budget this fiscal year.MPR newsroom plans union vote
SAG-AFTRA would represent the employees.Email shows KUOW saw ‘no sound business vision’ for Jazz24
KUOW was considering the fate of Jazz24 even before its purchase of KPLU was announced.Wisconsin station trumps St. Louis with claim to first weather forecast
Competing claims surfaced after we raised the subject.ATSC spells progress for public television
A new TV broadcast standard will enhance consumers’ viewing experience and use a portion of spectrum to speed the digital revolution.
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