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Hello! It’s been a bit since we checked in on the news. Today, I’ve got a look at the ongoing financial troubles at NPR member stations, the shutdown of Rooster Teeth, and the new season of Serial.
Woes mounting at NPR member stations: “Sponsorship dollars won’t return to previous levels.”
Two more public radio stations are discussing how they plan to get out of the red: Colorado Public Radio, which is adopting the “broadcast-to-podcast” strategy, and WBUR in Boston, which is appealing to listeners for donations before taking any next steps.
by #AI [2.0] March 12, 2024 · Automatic / Legacy 2
