CPB Statement on Congress’ Passage of Funding for Public Media
CPB CEO highlights the importance of public media in statement after new bill on funding for public media was passed by Senate.
PBS Kids launches civics content initiative in 2024
PBS is rolling out civics-themed kids content, to encourage viewers to get involved and learn about what’s happening around them.
CPB Awards $1.5M to America Amplified Public Media Initiative Ahead of 2024 Elections
WFYI leads public media initiative to identify issues important to voters, inform them about electoral process in all 50 states
“Dark day” as US public media has funding axed
The House's to scrap the funding of the CPB by 2026 will have a drastic impact on the services of public service media in the US.
US: Political pressures on public service media
Oklahoma's public service media is at risk of being closed down, while a report has found 'gross mismanagement' by a former CEO of the USAGM.
“Government-funded Media” Twitter label must be removed
PMA calls for Twitter to reverse its decision to label the BBC, PBS, and other independent public service media as "Government Funded Media".
Priority to provide public service on TikTok
Providing trusted news and information on TikTok has become a bigger priority for some public media organisations to help combat growing disinformation on the platform.
How US public media covered Hurricane Ida
During natural disasters, public media organisations can serve as vital sources of critical and lifesaving information, as demonstrated when Hurricane Ida hit the US in August.
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal funding for public broadcasting in 2024.
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in 2024 compared to current levels.