Public Media Survives Year Without Federal Funds
#PublicMedia #MediaSurvivalA year after Congress cut federal funding, public media survives through listener donations, innovation, and cost-cutting. Stations like South Dakota Public Broadcasting and KSUT raised record funds, while others face ongoing anxiety about sustaining support without government aid. read more
South Dakota Public Media Survives One Year Without Federal Funds
#PublicMedia #SouthDakotaA year after President Trump ended federal funding, South Dakota’s public media network continues operating through local support and resilience, showcasing adaptation and community-driven survival in the face of lost government aid. read more
NPR Hires Pinterest, YouTube Exec as Content Chief
#NPR #PublicMediaNPR hires Nadine Zylstra as chief content officer to expand digital audiences post-newsroom overhaul. A Pinterest, YouTube, and Sesame Workshop veteran, she aims to blend mission-driven media with joy and innovation. read more
NPR cuts jobs, restructures amid $8 million budget gap
#NPR #PublicMediaNPR cuts jobs and restructures amid an $8 million budget gap from lost federal subsidies and falling sponsorship. It offers buyouts to 300 employees, with possible layoffs, while receiving $113 million in private gifts for tech innovation. read more