Ideastream Public Media is a privately owned company based in the US. Founded in 2001, it employs approximately 200 individuals, specializing in broadcast media production and distribution.
Ideastream Public Media reported exceptional financial results for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, with major gifts revenue finishing 14% over FY24 and 66% above its FY25 goal, despite broader uncertainties in public media funding. Mid-level revenue increased 58% year over year, or 25% when excluding an extraordinary outlier gift. Previously, on January 14, 2026, Ideastream Public Media faced potential involvement in a lawsuit against Cleveland State University concerning the transfer of the WCSB radio station. Although the public media organization was not named in the suit, a nondisclosure agreement signed between Cleveland State University and Ideastream Public Media approximately six months prior to the October transfer may necessitate its participation.
Subscribe for full access to Ideastream Public Media's products in full detail
Subscribe for full access to Ideastream Public Media's revenue in full detail
Subscribe for full access to Ideastream Public Media's products in full detail 
