Serah Mead, Author at NFCB

As states invest public dollars in local journalism, community information needs should help guide where those investments go. Something important…

Serah MeadOctober 8, 2026

Industry News NFCB Updates

A message from JC Polk, President, Antonio Ortiz, Vice President, and the NFCB Board of Directors Beginning January 1, 2027,…

Serah MeadOctober 1, 2026

Advocacy

I keep coming back to one question as public media figures out what comes after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting:…

Serah MeadSeptember 3, 2026

Advocacy

What the Proximity Paradox and NFCB's Rural Research tell us about listening, local information and becoming indispensable. I've been thinking…

Serah MeadSeptember 3, 2026

Advocacy Industry News NFCB Updates

Last July, Congress rescinded federal funding for public media. In the months that followed, much of the conversation understandably focused…

Serah MeadAugust 6, 2026

Advocacy Industry News NFCB Updates

Sixty-three percent of NFCB's member stations serve rural communities. For decades, those stations have shared stories that often don't match…

Serah MeadAugust 6, 2026

Advocacy NFCB Updates

Summer is finally here. For many of us, this season offers an opportunity to slow down, spend a little more…

Serah MeadJuly 2, 2026

Engagement NFCB Updates

There is a lot to ponder and reflect upon as America nears its 250th anniversary. We at NFCB are inspired…

Serah MeadJuly 2, 2026

Industry News Organizational Capacity Revenue

Public Media Bridge Fund has announced a Sustainability Open Call to provide grant funding for Collaborative Operating Models. Below is…

Serah MeadApril 30, 2026

Engagement Industry News NFCB Updates

NFCB is proud to have to been able to bring the team from Radio Marneuli in Georgia to the virtual…

Serah MeadApril 17, 2026

Serah Mead