Former BBG member disturbed and saddened by Voice of America’s management
BBG Watch Commentary Writing on her public Facebook page, former Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) presidentially-appointed member Blanquita…
Voice of America had no correspondent at the White House when Obama warned Russia about Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded news organization for foreign audiences, Voice of America (VOA), had no correspondent at…
Voice of America White House correspondent praised for his excellent work, integrity and courage
Current and former colleagues of Voice of America (VOA) White House correspondent Dan Robinson, who is leaving VOA…
Voice of America White House correspondent told BBG Board why VOA reporters are leaving
BBG Watch Commentary “It is my assessment that VOA’s plummeting reputation and ongoing management issues severely impacted our…
Ambassador Crocker leads discussion on perceptions of America in Middle East — VIDEO
Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member, Ambassador Ryan Crocker moderated a discussion at the headquarters of the Middle…
Statement by CUSIB Executive Director on Departure of RFE/RL President
The Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) Executive Director Ann Noonan issued a statement on the…
Between The Lines
International Broadcasting Bureau – Dysfunctional and Defunct Are Our Best Brands – Information War Lost: Between The Lines By The Federalist…
BBG Media Highlights – February 25-26, 2014
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Voice of America fails to report State Department’s reaction to setencing of protesters in Russia
BBG Watch Commentary In yet another one of numerous news reporting failures, the main English language news website…
BBG Meeting 2-25-14 — VIDEO and BBG Press Release
The Broadcasting Board of Governors met at the Springfield, VA, headquarters of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks on…
Kevin Klose to leave his job as RFE/RL president and CEO
BBG Watch Commentary Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty president and CEO Kevin Klose will be leaving his…
Brian Conniff gives persuasive presentation on Radio Sawa and Alhurra TV
The Broadcasting Board of Governors met at the Springfield, VA, headquarters of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks on…
At BBG meeting, members may evaluate how VOA executives responded to earlier Board questions and concerns
BBG Board Meeting, February 25, 2014, will be held at Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Springfield, VA. It…
Voice of America: late with news on White House Russia-Ukraine warning, fails with follow-up and balance
BBG Watch Commentary In a violation of its Charter’s requirement to provide prompt and reliable news to international…
VOA journalists: ‘BBG, Please Save Voice of America’ – ALL RECOMMENDATIONS I THRU VII
See RECOMMENDATIONS I America journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms – RECOMMENDATIONS I A group of Voice…
VOA journalists: ‘Increase Visibility of VOA News Reporting’ — RECOMMENDATIONS VII
We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
VOA journalists to management: ‘Fix Digital Infrastructure’ — RECOMMENDATIONS VI
We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
VOA journalists to management: ‘Stop Damaging Personnel Tactics’ — RECOMMENDATIONS V
We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
VOA journalists: Disavow Executives Who Disavow Breaking News Coverage — RECOMMENDATIONS IV
We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
VOA journalists: ‘Talk to us about failures of Voice of America website’ — RECOMMENDATIONS III
We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
BBG Media Highlights – February 24, 2014 — If Putin decides to intervene in Ukraine, RT and Voice of Russia are providing ideological justification
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew spoke to Ukrainian opposition leader, Voice of Russia reported while Voice of America did not
BBG Watch Commentary U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has encouraged Ukraine to begin discussions with the International Monetary…
Union says ‘Yadda, Yadda, Yadda…’ to Voice of America official claiming improvement of morale will take 3 to 5 years
BBG Watch Commentary The following editorial was published by American Federation of Government Employees, AFGE Local 1812, which…
Hours after the call, still no reporting by Voice of America: Secretary Kerry Speaks With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov About the Situation in Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary The information re-posted below has been on the State Department website for hours and parts…
Kerry calls Lavrov Sunday on Ukraine, Voice of Russia reports — no reporting from Voice of America
UPDATE, 7PM EST Sun. Feb. 23, 2014: Many hours after Deutsche Welle (DW), Voice of Russia and RT…
Voice of Russia reports on Ukraine statements from the White House, nothing yet on Voice of America
BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE, 7PM EST Sun. Feb. 23, 2014: Many hours after Deutsche Welle (DW), Voice of…
VOA journalists: ‘We don’t want to wait 3 to 5 years to improve morale’ — RECOMMENDATIONS II
We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
China’s CCTV reported Secretary Hagel spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister — no reporting from Voice of America
BBG Watch Commentary We have learned from China’s CCTV that on Friday afternoon U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck…
3PM VOA radio newscast refers to AM Obama-Dalai Lama meeting as if it is still taking place, no mention of hours old White House Ukraine reaction
BBG Watch Commentary The Voice of America (VOA) not only does not frequently update its online news reports…
Voice of Russia reports on White House reaction to Ukraine deal, Voice of America not yet
BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE: After 2:00PM EST VOA inserted a paragraph about the White House statement into an…
THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE VOICE OF AMERICA
The Voice of America (VOA) failed to report yesterday on a phone call between U.S. Vice President Joe…
BBG Media Highlights – February 21, 2014 – VOA fails to report on Biden-Yanukovych phone call
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Biden threatened Yanukovych with sanctions in a call on Thursday, BBC, DW, RFE/RL reported – no report or updating of Ukraine news by Voice of America Thursday evening and Friday morning
BBG Watch Commentary 4:00 AM EST UPDATE: VOA English audio newscast accessed online at 4:00 AM EST Friday…
Forget Ukraine, Grab Some Crayons!
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives did not make arrangements to have a VOA English News…
BBG Media Highlights – February 20, 2014 – George Sayevich, former VOA reporter, brutally beaten in Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Management’s art night class for Voice of America journalists — is this for real?
BBG Watch Commentary Things get stranger and stranger at the U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) under the…
BBG Media Highlights – February 19, 2014 – VOA journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Voice of America journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms – RECOMMENDATIONS I
BBG Watch Commentary A group of Voice of America (VOA) journalists expressed their disappointment upon learning from a…
A Living Memorial In Honor of Former BBG Governor, Victor Ashe
BBG Watch Commentary “The American Linden tree planted through the efforts of AFGE Local 1812 will be a…
BBG Media Highlights – February 18, 2014 – A Living Memorial In Honor of Former BBG Governor, Victor Ashe
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
VOA English News ignores Kerry talking about media freedom with Chinese bloggers
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) top executive David Ensor likes to brag that VOA “uses social…
Moving On
International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War: Lost, Dead Hardcore Dysfunctional and Defunct – Moving On By The Federalist…
Return To The Russian Front
International Broadcasting Bureau – Dysfunctional and Defunct (The Agency’s Branding Label): Return To The Russian Front by The Federalist “I…
World Radio Day shows more listening, RFI
BBG Watch Commentary Radio France Internationale (RFI) has a special report on the World Radio Day noting unexpected…
Attention to management crisis at Voice of America should be priority for Richard Stengel at BBG
BBG Watch Commentary Posting feature reports on dog shows, Justin Bieber’s drunk driving, and the British royal family…
BBG Media Highlights – February 11, 2014 – BBC and RFI do better than VOA on US-France coverage
BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
After midnight, Voice of America still shows morning White House arrival, BBC reports on state dinner for President Hollande
BBG Watch Commentary Not on Voice of America Well after midnight EST, Wednesday, February 12, the Voice of…
Voice of America English news, most language services ignore U.S. House resolution on Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA), charged by U.S. Congress with providing news to countries…
Even Voice of Russia offers more substance on Hollande-Obama news conference today than Voice of America
BBG Watch Commentary Even Voice of Russia provided more substantial news reporting today on Obama-Hollande news conference than…
‘THE IMPLAUSIBLE MISSION’ – BBG employees’ union on massive violations of VOA Charter by VOA and IBB executives
‘THE IMPLAUSIBLE MISSION’ is the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) employees’ union commentary on massive violations of the…