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.
Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting
Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.Amid pandemic, core listeners prove their importance to news stations
A study informed by AudiGraphics audience research concludes that now is the time to ask sustainers to increase giving.Public radio stations receive Google grants
Stations will use the funds for news operations and technology upgrades.WTVP plans launch of multicast channel for at-home learning
The public TV station and local school system forged a partnership to improve at-home learning for students with limited internet access.Stations share how they’re reaching new audiences during the pandemic
Direct mail and a Spanish-language blog have helped the stations share information about the coronavirus.
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