A very bittersweet day. Personally and professionally, it has been a tremendous 6.5-year ride in public media (and my first foray in a non-profit). Thanks to so many of you with whom I have worked closely for the kind, heartwarming words of gratitude and support. I'm grateful to have worked with (my usual Type A-fueled) grit, tenacity and humor alongside my awesome, dedicated digital strategy and innovation team (Flaka Spahiu, MBA, PMI-ACP; Allie Vanyur) -- as well as in partnership with some smart and passionate station GMs and CEOs and with many rock star digital product/tech/marketing leaders across the entire public media system, NPR, and PBS-- designing, funding, implementing, supporting and tirelessly championing new digital transformation training programs, technology solutions, and digital content and marketing initiatives resulting in measurable, bottom line impact. I remain a big supporter of public media and a proponent of the imperative for significant change, evolution and disruption in this seminal moment. And along those lines --- if anyone needs support developing new business/digital/product/marketing/partnership strategies and operating (revenue) models - just holler. I will be revving up my consultancy business after a bit of wellness downtime and yoga. #publicmedia #digitaltransformation #digital #tech #openforwork
Today is the last day for most CPB staff. While a smaller team will remain in place through the wind-down process to sustain operations at a reduced scale until all remaining obligations are fulfilled, this is a sad and challenging moment for all of us. These departing colleagues have strengthened the legacy and impact of public media and have made a profound difference in the lives of the American people. All of us at CPB are deeply grateful for their extraordinary service and dedication. We are also grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support from around the country for CPB and for public media. We remain confident in the resilience of the public media system, which will endure. For now, to everyone who continues to believe in the power of local storytelling, fact-based journalism, and lifelong learning—thank you.
So sorry to hear this. After you’ve had a chance to recharge, it’d be great to catch up. Wishing you all the best.
Thank you for all you’ve brought into the system
Let’s catch up once you have some down time. I am sorry this happened to you and all your team members.
Beth, so frustrating that this is where we are.
Sorry Beth. It’s sad what is happening. Thank you for your service these past 5 years.
No words can make this better. But just know Beth I am happy to have worked with you and all my former CPB colleagues. I was only there for a few years but it was a special place to me. Very sad day.
Sorry to hear. Such a shame. But best of luck to you going forward!
Sorry to read this.
Best wishes!
Thank you for your collaboration and support Beth. I look forward to hearing what's next for you and wish you the very best.