Public Media Company was recently featured in two Current articles discussing the vital role of public media in strengthening local news.
Wyncote Foundation Report
Austin Fuller reported on the Wyncote Foundation’s latest paper highlighting the transformative changes needed for public media organizations to effectively pivot toward local news coverage. Public Media Company CEO, Tim Isgitt, notes that the report aims to inspire and provoke thought on how public media can fulfill its mandate amidst a rapidly changing media landscape, stressing the importance of local public media organizations in meeting community needs.
Read the full article and download the Wyncote Report to learn how your organization can be part of this pivotal transformation!
Press Forward & Public Media
Tyler Falk reported on Public Media Company’s recent webinar about Press Forward and opportunities for public media organizations. This webinar was hosted in collaboration with Current and featured Dale R. Anglin (Director at Press Forward), Jim Brady (VP/Journalism at Knight Foundation), and Silvia Rivera (Director, Local News at MacArthur Foundation) in conversation with Tim Isgitt.
With a $500 million investment, Press Forward is committed to strengthening local journalism through innovative and sustainable funding models. Panelists urged public media organizations to break traditional boundaries and pursue scalable solutions, emphasizing the importance of covering neglected news beats and finding cost-effective ways to grow newsrooms.
Read the full article and watch our recorded webinar to discover how your organization can join this movement!