CPB to cease operations

[davideduardo]

The KCBS aspect is only part of their interest. Brendan Carr has said he wants to reopen their bankruptcy approval because of an investor.

And, of course, that is the kind of thing he was named to his post to do.

No, it was about their view that artists perform at iHeart shows for free. Ticket pricing is run by Live Nation and Ticketmaster, neither of which are owned by iHeart.

Got it. I was thinking of the association of radio groups with ticketing services in almost all station events. The quid pro quo of radio promotion and artist appearances has been going on for almost as long as radio has existed. And everywhere in the world where there is free radio. That one will likely go nowhere.

Maybe for you. Not for anyone who still works in broadcasting. Truthfully, everyone knows listening is down. That's why all radio companies are seeking to transition their audiences to apps and digital devices. That includes public radio.

I still work in Broadcasting, but my involvement is in very advanced technology that uses "radio" programming as a benefit or incentive for cellular device-based financial systems. The idea is to have consumers use our device all day long for entertainment, and then use the device to do everything from messaging friends to buying a snack from a street vendor. It's a replacement for banks but with more consumer benefits. It even has a picture screen option for those who are not literate.

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

1. Why don't you put your money where your mouth is and buy a membership to or some merch from @SomeRadioGuy's station?

KSKO store
KSKO membership levels - $25 to $365
2. I would love to know how much listening is to your translator vs the AM. Also the format of the station.

3. Did your station/its owner get a PPP loan in 2020 to make up for the downfall in revenue?

4. You're oversimplifying "go find more money". When the cost of expenses go up, the increase in donations doesn't go as far - KQED is a prime example. They've had increased donations and still had to lay people off, because their projected expenses outpaced the donations.

bill knows who i am, he knows how to find meand we talk/participate here or on facebook in radio threads regularly. we just chatted the other day about a rural texas station. i respect his opinion wether i agree or not because hes always been a gentleman about it and when it comes to a person who knows small town commercial radio programming AND sales, there arent many people better than him.

 

[Delete My Account]

Truthfully, everyone knows listening is down. That's why all radio companies are seeking to transition their audiences to apps and digital devices. That includes public radio.

And creating accurate and quality digital content requires....staffing. This is what a lot of the staff at these public stations were doing.
Doing a job right and expanding onto these platforms requires people. These are the people losing their jobs.

 

[TheBigA]

With CPB ceasing operations in October, it has issued a statement that it will be unable to carry out the warning system grant program:

CPB: Defunding Ends Next Generation Warning System Grant Program.

The loss of federal money that had previously gone to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is preventing the distribution of key public safety grants. That includes the Next Generation Warning

www.insideradio.com

The money for these warning system upgrades wasn't cut when congress defunded CPB. However, CPB won't be there to administer it. One of the many things congress didn't consider in its haste to defund the agency. Another is music licensing. NPR is looking into handling that responsibility. But in point of fact, NPR is just one of many program services in public broadcasting. It would be like putting one of the networks in charge of a service used by all stations, not just network affiliates. The same would apply here.

The warning system money comes from FEMA. The responsibility could revert to FEMA. But they're also a target for dismantling by the administration.

Here's the official statement from CPB:

CPB Defunding Ends Next Generation Warning System Grant Program for Local Public Media Stations

Loss of CPB funding halts distribution of critical public safety grants, jeopardizing local stations’ ability to serve and protect rural and disaster-prone communities

cpb.org

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

WE applied for but didn't get any NGWS funding.

 

[Holly Dea]

I don't know what this means exactly for Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB).

 

[TheBigA]

I don't know what this means exactly for Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB).

It means a loss of over $4 million per year effective in October:

Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Ready to Learn	$62,000
Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Television Community Service Grant	$3,928,774
Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Other System Support	$58,527

Here's an article from a local paper:

How Will Funding Cuts to Public Broadcasting Impact Georgia?

When Congress yanked $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4), it wasn’t just big names like PBS and NPR that lost support—it threatened Georgia Public Broadcasting’s 65-year role as Georgia’s public media anchor. 💥 GPB Funding Update In...

thegeorgiasun.com

 

[TheBigA]

Some charitable foundations have created a fund to assist public radio stations following the loss of CPB funding:

Multiple Organizations Team Up To Fund Public Radio.

In the wake of Congress’ vote to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved public media funding, several philanthropic groups have banded together to provide nearly $27 million to public stations

www.insideradio.com

 

[Bongwater]

Some charitable foundations have created a fund to assist public radio stations following the loss of CPB funding:

Multiple Organizations Team Up To Fund Public Radio.

In the wake of Congress’ vote to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved public media funding, several philanthropic groups have banded together to provide nearly $27 million to public stations

www.insideradio.com

There are good hearts left. But $27 million against $1.1 B is like trying the stop the blood loss of a leg amputation with a Band-Aid. Maybe the most popular of public stations will survive. But tragically, we're about to lose a lot of lovable underdogs.

 

[TheBigA]

There are good hearts left. But $27 million against $1.1 B is like trying the stop the blood loss of a leg amputation with a Band-Aid. Maybe the most popular of public stations will survive. But tragically, we're about to lose a lot of lovable underdogs.

They say they're aiming for $50 million, but you're right. Perhaps they'll direct the money specifically to those who are on the brink. The ones that are independently owned that are in more remote areas.

 

[Don CT]

There are good hearts left. But $27 million against $1.1 B is like trying the stop the blood loss of a leg amputation with a Band-Aid. Maybe the most popular of public stations will survive. But tragically, we're about to lose a lot of lovable underdogs.

Hopefully those people will not vote against their best interests again and learn a valuable lesson.

 

[vchimpanzee]

off topic

 

[Mark Roberts]

Eastern Illinois University's approach is to drop PBS membership for WEIU-TV.

University leaders said the shift in WEIU-TV’s funding model ensures that broadcast journalism students retain access to the most critical components of their learning experiences at the university. This includes the student newscast News Watch and related weather programming, which leaders said remain critical to the university’s academic mission.

https://www.wcia.com/news/education/eiu-announces-end-of-tv-stations-affiliation-with-pbs/

 

[TheBigA]

Eastern Illinois University's approach is to drop PBS membership for WEIU-TV.

We talked about this on the Kentucky board that there are multiple PBS affiliations in some towns. Some exist because it's convenient. Some existed primarily because the funding was there. Now that it's not, these college stations have decisions to make. I will tell you that one of the drills we did in college was to try to program an independent TV station with no network programming and a limited budget. It's a good lesson, and hopefully they still do that today. Filling station time with network programming is an easy crutch. Students need to learn the alternatives. Now's a good time to learn.

 

[FreddyE1977]

Here is The Guardian's take on the same story:

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after US funding cut

Closure of public broadcasting group follows House Republicans’ decision to strip $1.1bn in funding over two years

www.theguardian.com

Note how many public radio stations the UK news service says will fall by the wayside with the death of CPB.

With all due respect, how would they know? They are British, and are not exactly close to the situation.

 

[SomeRadioGuy]

With all due respect, how would they know? They are British, and are not exactly close to the situation.

Thats kinda easy to figure out when you have stats in this case.. because if the station is rural and its budget more than 50 percent of cpb funding thats a real risk.

 

[radiofan2023]

With all due respect, how would they know? They are British, and are not exactly close to the situation.

Read the article.

 

[DelmarvaDX]

And in the corner, looking sad, is the fellow asking: just how much of the citizens money do we really want to spend on debt service? When interest eats up 60%, will it be the "right" time to cut CPB funding? 80%?

 

[TheBigA]

And in the corner, looking sad, is the fellow asking: just how much of the citizens money do we really want to spend on debt service? When interest eats up 60%, will it be the "right" time to cut CPB funding? 80%?

Show me where they promise to spend the CPB money on paying down debt.

 

[Holly Dea]

It means a loss of over $4 million per year effective in October:

Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Ready to Learn	$62,000
Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Television Community Service Grant	$3,928,774
Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Other System Support	$58,527

Here's an article from a local paper:

How Will Funding Cuts to Public Broadcasting Impact Georgia?

When Congress yanked $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4), it wasn’t just big names like PBS and NPR that lost support—it threatened Georgia Public Broadcasting’s 65-year role as Georgia’s public media anchor. 💥 GPB Funding Update In...

thegeorgiasun.com

Thank you for the info. 'Preciate it

It means a loss of over $4 million per year effective in October:

Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Ready to Learn	$62,000
Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Television Community Service Grant	$3,928,774
Georgia	Atlanta	Georgia Public Broadcasting	Other System Support	$58,527