The freefall continues for WBEZ while turmoil reigns supreme The tensions between union members of WBEZ and Sun-Times and management continue to escalate as they recently cast a vote of “no confidence” in supposedly soon-to-exit CEO Matt Moog, with 96 percent of those taking part not happy with his performance. In a letter sent to the Chicago Public Media’s Board […]
WBEZ and Sun-Times owner closes content generator comes after 17 years amid storm of controversy In a controversial move, the non-profit Chicago Public Media has announced layoffs of fourteen people and dissolved its content development unit, responsible for producing several podcasts. As a result, Nerdette, Making, and When Magic Happens are ending. Of the fourteen laid off, nine were from […]
Successor is yet to be named As first reported by Radio Insight, Chicago Public Media CEO Matt Moog is planning to step down from his position as soon as his successor is found. “I plan to return to my roots as a technology entrepreneur“, said Moog in a statement. “I feel a great sense of gratitude for the Board, staff, […]