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Georgia Public Broadcasting faces funding cut
“GPB is thankful for the current and past monetary support we’ve received from the state,” a spokesperson said.How public radio can help solve the local news crisis: a response to Thomas Patterson
"Regional news organizations may cover news in one smaller community, but only if it is either relevant or interesting to their broader audience. But they are not equipped to carry out accountability journalism in all of the various cities and towns they serve."Comings and goings: Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board, Mississippi network appoints EP …
Shumate replaces former GBH CEO Jon Abbott on the PBS board.
PBS proposes hike in station dues and strategic investments for FY24
The draft budget to be circulated to member stations projects that PBS’ FY24 budget will break even at $372.2 million.Public radio stations face uphill battle in serving news deserts
A new study from the Shorenstein Center details the lack of resources hindering stations in rural and lower-income areas, while also finding reasons for optimism.WBHM cuts staff amid operating losses
"WBHM unfortunately needed to reduce our team in order to remain financially sustainable," Executive Director William Dahlberg said.
WBGO adds jazz gems to public broadcasting archive
In the process of preserving the station's musical legacy, retired jazz producer Becca Pulliam is rediscovering her own body of work.Comings and goings: WBGO hires CDO, WJCT appoints VP of development …
Landa Abramson, WBGO’s incoming chief of development, most recently worked as a consultant.Drive to survive: The 'brightest and darkest time' at NPR
Forty years ago, NPR was facing another financial challenge — one that threatened its very existence.In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs 'gut-wrenching'
In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.Milwaukee's WUWM hires David Lee as GM
Lee was previously chief philanthropy officer at Ascension Wisconsin Foundation.ChatGPT helps would-be writers find inspiration on community radio
The show "KGUA Writers" is turning listeners' prompts into AI-generated fiction.NPR to end production of four podcasts
Production of the podcasts will end after their current seasons.5 ways to ensure a smooth leadership transition
Because changes in leadership are inevitable, it’s an area all media companies need to face head-on. So how can you improve your succession planning and processes for organizational change?'Native America Calling' receives National Humanities Medal
"Native America Calling" captures “the vastness of the Native American life and its profound impact on the country,” said President Joe Biden during the ceremony.
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