Read More 2 minute read Former BBG member disturbed and saddened by Voice of America’s managementFebruary 28, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Writing on her public Facebook page, former Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) presidentially-appointed member Blanquita…
Read More 6 minute read Voice of America had no correspondent at the White House when Obama warned Russia about UkraineFebruary 28, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded news organization for foreign audiences, Voice of America (VOA), had no correspondent at…
Read More 2 minute read Voice of America White House correspondent praised for his excellent work, integrity and courageFebruary 28, 2014 Current and former colleagues of Voice of America (VOA) White House correspondent Dan Robinson, who is leaving VOA…
Read More 5 minute read Voice of America White House correspondent told BBG Board why VOA reporters are leavingFebruary 28, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary “It is my assessment that VOA’s plummeting reputation and ongoing management issues severely impacted our…
Read More 1 minute read Ambassador Crocker leads discussion on perceptions of America in Middle East — VIDEOFebruary 26, 2014 Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member, Ambassador Ryan Crocker moderated a discussion at the headquarters of the Middle…
Read More 2 minute read Statement by CUSIB Executive Director on Departure of RFE/RL PresidentFebruary 26, 2014 The Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) Executive Director Ann Noonan issued a statement on the…
Read More 5 minute read Between The LinesFebruary 26, 2014 International Broadcasting Bureau – Dysfunctional and Defunct Are Our Best Brands – Information War Lost: Between The Lines By The Federalist…
Read More 4 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 25-26, 2014February 26, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Read More 3 minute read Voice of America fails to report State Department’s reaction to setencing of protesters in RussiaFebruary 26, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary In yet another one of numerous news reporting failures, the main English language news website…
Read More 3 minute read BBG Meeting 2-25-14 — VIDEO and BBG Press ReleaseFebruary 25, 2014 The Broadcasting Board of Governors met at the Springfield, VA, headquarters of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks on…
Read More 3 minute read Kevin Klose to leave his job as RFE/RL president and CEOFebruary 25, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty president and CEO Kevin Klose will be leaving his…
Read More 2 minute read Brian Conniff gives persuasive presentation on Radio Sawa and Alhurra TVFebruary 25, 2014 The Broadcasting Board of Governors met at the Springfield, VA, headquarters of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks on…
Read More 12 minute read At BBG meeting, members may evaluate how VOA executives responded to earlier Board questions and concernsFebruary 25, 2014 BBG Board Meeting, February 25, 2014, will be held at Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Springfield, VA. It…
Read More 2 minute read Voice of America: late with news on White House Russia-Ukraine warning, fails with follow-up and balanceFebruary 24, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary In a violation of its Charter’s requirement to provide prompt and reliable news to international…
Read More 10 minute read VOA journalists: ‘BBG, Please Save Voice of America’ – ALL RECOMMENDATIONS I THRU VIIFebruary 24, 2014 See RECOMMENDATIONS I America journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms – RECOMMENDATIONS I A group of Voice…
Read More 10 minute read VOA journalists: ‘Increase Visibility of VOA News Reporting’ — RECOMMENDATIONS VIIFebruary 24, 2014 We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
Read More 9 minute read VOA journalists to management: ‘Fix Digital Infrastructure’ — RECOMMENDATIONS VIFebruary 24, 2014 We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
Read More 8 minute read VOA journalists to management: ‘Stop Damaging Personnel Tactics’ — RECOMMENDATIONS VFebruary 24, 2014 We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
Read More 6 minute read VOA journalists: Disavow Executives Who Disavow Breaking News Coverage — RECOMMENDATIONS IVFebruary 24, 2014 We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
Read More 4 minute read VOA journalists: ‘Talk to us about failures of Voice of America website’ — RECOMMENDATIONS IIIFebruary 24, 2014 We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
Read More 3 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 24, 2014 — If Putin decides to intervene in Ukraine, RT and Voice of Russia are providing ideological justificationFebruary 24, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Read More 2 minute read U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew spoke to Ukrainian opposition leader, Voice of Russia reported while Voice of America did notFebruary 23, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has encouraged Ukraine to begin discussions with the International Monetary…
Read More 2 minute read Union says ‘Yadda, Yadda, Yadda…’ to Voice of America official claiming improvement of morale will take 3 to 5 yearsFebruary 23, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary The following editorial was published by American Federation of Government Employees, AFGE Local 1812, which…
Read More 2 minute read Hours after the call, still no reporting by Voice of America: Secretary Kerry Speaks With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov About the Situation in UkraineFebruary 23, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary The information re-posted below has been on the State Department website for hours and parts…
Read More 5 minute read Kerry calls Lavrov Sunday on Ukraine, Voice of Russia reports — no reporting from Voice of AmericaFebruary 23, 2014 UPDATE, 7PM EST Sun. Feb. 23, 2014: Many hours after Deutsche Welle (DW), Voice of Russia and RT…
Read More 3 minute read Voice of Russia reports on Ukraine statements from the White House, nothing yet on Voice of AmericaFebruary 23, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE, 7PM EST Sun. Feb. 23, 2014: Many hours after Deutsche Welle (DW), Voice of…
Read More 4 minute read VOA journalists: ‘We don’t want to wait 3 to 5 years to improve morale’ — RECOMMENDATIONS IIFebruary 22, 2014 We continue posting morale improving recommendations sent to BBG Watch by a group of Voice of America reporters…
Read More 5 minute read China’s CCTV reported Secretary Hagel spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister — no reporting from Voice of AmericaFebruary 22, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary We have learned from China’s CCTV that on Friday afternoon U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck…
Read More 5 minute read 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 reactionFebruary 21, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary The Voice of America (VOA) not only does not frequently update its online news reports…
Read More 3 minute read Voice of Russia reports on White House reaction to Ukraine deal, Voice of America not yetFebruary 21, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE: After 2:00PM EST VOA inserted a paragraph about the White House statement into an…
Read More 5 minute read THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE VOICE OF AMERICAFebruary 21, 2014 The Voice of America (VOA) failed to report yesterday on a phone call between U.S. Vice President Joe…
Read More 3 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 21, 2014 – VOA fails to report on Biden-Yanukovych phone callFebruary 21, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Read More 4 minute read 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 morningFebruary 21, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary 4:00 AM EST UPDATE: VOA English audio newscast accessed online at 4:00 AM EST Friday…
Read More 13 minute read Forget Ukraine, Grab Some Crayons!February 20, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives did not make arrangements to have a VOA English News…
Read More 2 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 20, 2014 – George Sayevich, former VOA reporter, brutally beaten in UkraineFebruary 20, 2014 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?February 20, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Things get stranger and stranger at the U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) under the…
Read More 3 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 19, 2014 – VOA journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reformsFebruary 19, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Read More 3 minute read Voice of America journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms – RECOMMENDATIONS IFebruary 19, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary A group of Voice of America (VOA) journalists expressed their disappointment upon learning from a…
Read More 4 minute read A Living Memorial In Honor of Former BBG Governor, Victor AsheFebruary 18, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary “The American Linden tree planted through the efforts of AFGE Local 1812 will be a…
Read More 3 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 18, 2014 – A Living Memorial In Honor of Former BBG Governor, Victor AsheFebruary 18, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Read More 15 minute read VOA English News ignores Kerry talking about media freedom with Chinese bloggersFebruary 17, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) top executive David Ensor likes to brag that VOA “uses social…
Read More 4 minute read Moving OnFebruary 17, 2014 International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War: Lost, Dead Hardcore Dysfunctional and Defunct – Moving On By The Federalist…
Read More 9 minute read Return To The Russian FrontFebruary 14, 2014 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, RFIFebruary 13, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Radio France Internationale (RFI) has a special report on the World Radio Day noting unexpected…
Read More 4 minute read Attention to management crisis at Voice of America should be priority for Richard Stengel at BBGFebruary 12, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Posting feature reports on dog shows, Justin Bieber’s drunk driving, and the British royal family…
Read More 2 minute read BBG Media Highlights – February 11, 2014 – BBC and RFI do better than VOA on US-France coverageFebruary 12, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…
Read More 6 minute read After midnight, Voice of America still shows morning White House arrival, BBC reports on state dinner for President HollandeFebruary 12, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Not on Voice of America Well after midnight EST, Wednesday, February 12, the Voice of…
Read More 11 minute read Voice of America English news, most language services ignore U.S. House resolution on UkraineFebruary 11, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA), charged by U.S. Congress with providing news to countries…
Read More 4 minute read Even Voice of Russia offers more substance on Hollande-Obama news conference today than Voice of AmericaFebruary 11, 2014 BBG Watch Commentary Even Voice of Russia provided more substantial news reporting today on Obama-Hollande news conference than…
Read More 4 minute read ‘THE IMPLAUSIBLE MISSION’ – BBG employees’ union on massive violations of VOA Charter by VOA and IBB executivesFebruary 11, 2014 ‘THE IMPLAUSIBLE MISSION’ is the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) employees’ union commentary on massive violations of the…