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CPB grants $1.1M to form Upper Midwest Newsroom
Minnesota Public Radio will lead the collaboration.Opinion: Why public funding still matters for journalism in a democracy
"The philanthropic nonprofit model is simply not up to the job of playing the unifying civic role that is the ultimate purpose of any public media worthy of the name."Funders of multicultural films scale back after CPB rescission
For the five organizations that help independent filmmakers secure financial support and training, CPB funding was foundational to their grantmaking.
Alabama Public Television may drop PBS programming
APT Executive Director Wayne Reid told the Alabama Education Television Commission that the network is studying ways to separate from PBS.WUSF GM JoAnn Urofsky to retire
“My time at WUSF has been incredibly rewarding,” Urofsky said.Indira Lakshmanan named ‘Here & Now’ co-host
Lakshmanan joins co-hosts Scott Tong and Robin Young next month.
CPB secures music rights for public media through 2027
The corporation announced Monday that agreements with performing rights organizations and SoundExchange will be paid through Dec. 31, 2027.How promos can build audience, and trust, for public media journalism
When KQED began producing unscripted audio spots for news stories, the audience response revealed a new strategy for building digital engagement.National Federation of Community Broadcasters lands $1.25M MacArthur grant
The grant “is both an affirmation of the essential role community radio plays in civic life and an investment in the infrastructure that sustains it,” said NFCB CEO Rima Dael.Comings and goings: Michigan Public names associate GM, KERA appoints Texas Newsroom managing editor …
Zoe Clark, who joined Michigan Public in 2006, was promoted to associate GM.KCRW restructures with 10% staff reduction
CEO Jennifer Ferro said the station is restructuring to best “position us against the twin challenges of needing to adapt to how people consume media today as well as the loss of federal dollars.”Tri-state music collaboration presses ahead despite CPB rescission
The stations’ leaders see opportunities in coming together for events and in informing their audiences about upcoming activities in the region.CEO of WITF parent company resigns
Ron Hetrick resigned Oct. 13 from his role at Pennon, which also includes the LNP newspaper and LancasterOnline website.State legislature cuts funding for Michigan Learning Channel
The initiative formally launched in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and had continued to receive funding from the state.NPR hires Mishka Pitter-Armand as chief marketing officer
Pitter-Armand was most recently chief advancement officer at Crisis Text Line.
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