A Comment on Voice of America Management’s Response to Crisis in Ukraine
As some former Voice of America journalists are listening to online VOA radio newscasts that are not being…
Voice of America not updating its English radio news and homepage despite Russia’s military moves in Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary Imagine that a 100% taxpayer-funded radio station charged with representing the United States with U.S.…
Russian media agitate against Kyiv, DW
An re-posted item from World Media Watch commenting on excellent Deutsche Welle reporting from Ukraine: Germany’s Deutsche Welle…
Pressure from BBG Board forces Voice of America executives to interrupt their weekend
BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch has learned that inquires from members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG)…
VOA, far behind RT and Voice of Russia, issues first short but fuller report on Kerry and U.S. positions
BBG Watch Commentary Executives of U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) were completely unprepared for coverage of U.S.…
Voice of America gives Kerry 69 words, Voice of Russia 144 and separate report, Al Jazeera 254 words
BBG Watch Commentary When U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke Sunday morning on American TV interview programs…
Kerry Sunday on Ukraine and Russia, no reporting yet by VOA, but Voice of Russia reports
BBG Watch Commentary U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is speaking in Sunday American TV interview programs about…
Gary Thomas comments on departure of VOA White House correspondent Dan Robinson
BBG Watch Commentary Former Voice of America senior correspondent Gary Thomas has commented on the departure from VOA…
Voice of America not reporting on Kerry’s Saturday statement on Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE: As of 2:00 AM EST Sunday, Voice of America is still not reporting on…
As of 11:30PM, VOA English homepage still has nothing on Obama-Putin phone call
BBG Watch Commentary Late in the evening Saturday Washington time, Voice of America posted a couple of reports…
Voice of Russia reports on Obama’s calls to French President and Canadian PM about Ukraine, Voice of America does not
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of Russia has reported on President Obama’s calls Saturday about Ukraine with President Hollande…
Obama gets one sentence in Voice of America newscast after phone call with Putin on Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary President Obama got only one sentence in the 7:00 PM EST Saturday online Voice of…
Obama speaks with Putin about Ukraine, no report yet from Voice of America
BBG Watch Commentary As of 7:00PM EST, VOA’s main English news website still has no separate report on…
As of 4PM EST, VOA English website has no reports on UN discussions on Russia’s intervention in Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary As of 4PM EST, the main VOA English news website and numerous other VOA language…
Voice of America English website not reporting McCain’s, other U.S. reactions to Russia’s move into Ukraine
BBG Watch Commentary As of 2:00 PM EST, Voice of America English news website has no information about…
Voice of America has two sentences on Russia’s move today in Ukraine, Voice of Russia and RT have multiple new reports and commentaries
BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) has only two sentences on the VOA English website…
Another former BBG member dismayed by departure of Voice of America White House correspondent
BBG Watch Commentary A former Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member, Ambassador Victor Ashe, expressed dismay over the…
Al Jazeera, BBC, DW, Russian media report Putin gets approval from Parliament for use of military in Ukraine — Voice of America does not
As of 11:00 AM EST Saturday, March 1, Russia’s RT, Voice of Russia, Al Jazeera, BBC, Deutsche Welle…
Voice of America fails to report on Biden’s Friday phone call with Ukraine’s PM
BBG Watch Commentary In yet another news reporting failure, U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA), which is charged…
President Obama nominates Karen Kornbluh to be a member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors
BBG Watch Commentary Apparently the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) executives, external affairs and public relations staffers did not…
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: ‘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…
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…