Public media and the coronavirus
Current’s coverage of how public media is reporting on and responding to the global pandemic. Do you have a question, or do you want to share information? Email us at news@current.org.
How stations are changing up fundraising strategies during the pandemic
In the latest webinar in our series, two public media leaders discussed how their stations are building resilient revenue streams.WBUR lays off 29 staff in major reorganization
CEO Margaret Low also announced that the station is ending production of "Only a Game," "Modern Love" and "Kind World."APM/MPR eliminates 28 positions, ends ‘Live From Here’
The organization is also ending the podcast "The Hilarious World of Depression."Chicago Public Media lays off 12 employees, ends production of ‘Sound Opinions’
The public broadcaster is expecting a 20% drop in income.Like news audience, core classical fans are tuning in more
Core listeners have become even more important to classical radio stations during the pandemic as their loyalty and time spent listening has ...
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