Development
Nine pubcasters receive $100,000 Press Forward grants
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The funding initiative awarded a total of $20 million to 205 news outlets.
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The funding initiative awarded a total of $20 million to 205 news outlets.
The June through August 2024 period was, at best, sluggish for station fundraising across several key performance indicators compared to the same period in 2023.
The half-hour show, also titled “Flatland,” debuts Thursday with host D. Rashaan Gilmore.
The contract comes after nearly two years of negotiations.
“Our goal as a nonprofit is to make enriching digital resources available to as many people as possible even if they don’t have broadband,” said Information Equity Initiative CEO Erik Langner.
Funds are enabling stations in current and potential COVID-19 hotspots to design projects that address their communities’ specific needs.
Scarbrough most recently worked as VP and executive editor of Fox Sports.
Our “On the Money” webinar featured a look at results of Current’s first-ever salary survey and expert advice on how to earn what you deserve.
“We treasure every single day of the 25 years that we had in public radio,” said EP Laura Sher.
Many entries focus on news, social issues, and diversity and inclusion in storytelling.
The pursuit of objectivity has been used for decades to silence the voices of women and people of color. But many newsroom leaders are beginning to come around on the issue.