PBS, a US-based non-profit organization founded in 1969, is a public service broadcaster. It comprises a network of approximately 350 member television stations, frequently affiliated with educational institutions. PBS's main product is broadcast television and radio programming. As of 2023, it employed approximately 2,380 people and reported annual revenues under $100 million. Its headquarters are located in the United States.
PBS cut 15% of its staff, eliminating 100 positions, in response to President Donald Trump’s rescissions package that reduced annual funding by $500 million. This action followed a July Congressional vote to cease all federal funding for public media. The loss of federal funding also resulted in staff layoffs at Kentucky Educational Television (KET), a statewide public broadcasting network. The impact of the funding cuts on local member stations remains uncertain, as NPR plans a stand-pat budget for the upcoming fiscal year while simultaneously searching for a new news chief amidst this period of uncertainty. The end of federal funding for public media is set for September 30, 2025.
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Public Broadcasting Service's revenues were less than $100M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Public Broadcasting Service's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Public Broadcasting Service's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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