After 28 Years, Spandau Ballet Returns to US — But Can Rudderless VOA Also Deliver Real News?
BBG Watch Commentary This lengthy Voice of America report, “After 28 Years, Spandau Ballet Returns to US,” was…
Crimea no longer part of Ukraine on Voice of America map
BBG Watch Commentary A map posted on U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) news website no longer shows…
Step Up!
BBG Watch Commentary With their usual tact and people skills that have made them one of the worst…
‘The Tree — A Living Memorial — Grows’ — BBG employees honor Ambassador Ashe
BBG Watch Commentary We are posting an update on efforts by U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) employees…
‘BBG Networks Continue To Increase Coverage In Ukraine And Crimea’, press release says, but management problems at VOA persist
BBG Watch Commentary The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has posted today a press release, “BBG Networks Continue…
Keep The Implosion of U.S. International Media Rolling!
BBG Watch Commentary International Broadcasting Bureau – We Just LOVE Our Jobs While Employees May Be Losing Theirs – Information…
OP-ED – ROBINSON – TRANSFORMATION IS UPON US: HANDWRITING IS ON THE WALL
BBG Watch Commentary In a long-anticipated Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, officials appointed by the Broadcasting Board of…
March Madness, Kind Of
BBG Watch Commentary International Broadcasting Bureau – Proudly Dysfunctional and Defunct – Information War Lost: March Madness, Kind…
What’s worse – Voice of America zombie promo for Pakistan or its video of well-stocked food shops and fat kids in starving North Korea?
BBG Watch Commentary Have Voice of America (VOA) high standards of journalism and high production values all gone…
Former senior correspondents discuss mismanagement at Voice of America
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives, whose salaries are paid by American taxpayers, describe these former…
A Dose of Reality in Response to Desperation
BBG Watch Commentary International Broadcasting Bureau – We Like Being Dysfunctional and Defunct! – Information War Lost: A…
Letter to BBG Watch from ‘a strong internal VOA critic’
BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch has received an electronic letter from a Voice of America journalist / broadcaster…
VOA journalist screamed at for criticizing management stands up to an executive
BBG Watch Commentary An experienced and respected Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster who criticized VOA management practices was…
Voice of America ‘Ukraine Crisis’ News Page Not Regularly Updated
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives have created “Ukraine Crisis” news page for VOA English news…
Former BBG member Blanquita Cullum : ‘very concerned about Voice of America’
BBG Watch “We’ve got a serious problem,” journalist, broadcaster and former Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member Blanquita…
After criticism, VOA coverage of Malaysian plane story improves, management problems remain
BBG Watch Commentary After nearly all major international media outlets had reported on the missing Malaysian Airlines plane…
Congressman Duncan honors Ambassador Ashe for BBG service, BBG Watch reporting cited in Congressional Record
United States Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. from Tennessee, a member of the House Committee on Oversight and…
Dan Robinson’s Retirement
BBG Watch Commentary Dan Robinson’s retirement from Voice of America (VOA) is as regrettable as it was avoidable.…
Despite crisis in Ukraine, Voice of America still unable to post news updates online quickly
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) English news website streamed President Obama’s statement on Russia and Ukraine…
In response to criticism, more coverage of Russian intervention in Ukraine from Voice of America in Washington
BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) still misses or is late in reporting from Washington…
The Russian Front: The Crimean Offensive 2014 – Part Two
International Broadcasting Bureau – Vigorously Branding Dysfunctional and Defunct – Information War Lost: The Russian Front: The Crimean Offensive 2014 –…
As Russian occupation of Ukraine expands — Voice of America Ukrainian Service lacks resources to update Twitter and Facebook
BBG Watch Commentary A check done by BBG Watch at 11:00 PM EST Monday, March 3, shows that…
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…
The Russian Front: The Crimean Offensive 2014
This morning’s BBG Watch headline, “Voice of America gives Kerry 69 words on Ukraine and Russia, Voice of…
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…
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…
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 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…
Between The Lines
International Broadcasting Bureau – Dysfunctional and Defunct Are Our Best Brands – Information War Lost: Between The Lines By The Federalist…
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…
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: ‘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…
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…
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…
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…
Forget Ukraine, Grab Some Crayons!
BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives did not make arrangements to have a VOA English News…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
OIG alleges massive Anti-Deficiency Act violations by IBB officials
BBG Watch Commentary The Department of State Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that International Broadcasting Bureau…