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September CDP Index: Federal defunding continues to drive massive giving spikes
Growth in revenue and new donors is the strongest since any time in the last five years.
Cleveland’s Ideastream bolsters jazz programming with ‘landmark’ $1M donation from local family
The donation from Northeast Ohio's "first family of jazz" will fund a new studio for performances and live hosting.
Northwest Public Broadcasting to downsize public TV operations, cut staff
The university licensee aims to cut annual costs by $1.8 million and is weighing next steps for KWSU’s license.
Bob Ross paintings to hit auction block as fundraiser for APT’s Create
Thirty Ross originals will be sold to offset station licensing fees.
David McGowan to retire as CEO of WJCT Public Media
“Serving WJCT Public Media through this period of growth has been a tremendous honor,” McGowan said.
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Penn State approves sale of WPSU to WHYY
WPSU had faced a wind-down in operations after a Penn State board committee rejected a proposed deal last month.APTS affiliate will now be sole manager of Protect My Public Media
The American Coalition for Public Radio launched its goACPR.org campaign in May with messaging more closely tied to public radio.Opinion: Why NPR’s dispute with CPB really is about the First Amendment
NPR’s filing against CPB is a critical step in the fight for stations' protections of freedom of speech and association.New donor surge brings generational shift to pubmedia fundraising
A new CDP analysis finds that Millennials are on the rise and on the move.
Comings and goings: PBS board elects chair, NPR podcast exec leaves for Apple …
Catherine Robb, a media attorney and counsel for Haynes and Boone, LLP, was named chair of the PBS board of directors.How a new public TV sitcom is helping viewers talk about mental health
The creator of How Are We Today? drew on his own struggles to address stigmas around discussing mental health conditions.Cost savings become ‘primary concern’ in station scheduling decisions
The loss of CPB funding has prompted radio programmers to reassess the value of every show.
APMG sells ‘Brains On!’ podcast to co-creators
The first episode of Brains On! under new ownership will be released later this month.Playbook for growth: Treat radio like a vibrant platform and your audience will flourish
A cross-disciplinary focus on airtime and audience needs propelled KQED Radio’s ratings surge.New Mexico governor approves emergency funds for public media
The state will provide $6 million in additional funding to New Mexico stations to make up for the loss of federal funding.
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