All posts tagged David Ensor

Promotions on Voice of America English Newsroom Titanic

BBG Watch Commentary A Voice of America journalist, who for obvious reasons wants to remain anonymous, has sent us a description of questionable and employee morale killing promotions among top ranking managers while dozens of VOA newsroom and English programs …

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BBG considers new strategy and reversal of planned broadcasting cuts to China and Tibet

In response to overwhelming criticism from human rights groups, journalists and one of its members, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will consider a new China strategy and

Entertainment as a strategy of neutrality for Voice of America

We came across this promotional blurb on the Inside VOA website about the Voice of America's 70th anniversary:

Though it may seem difficult

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Ides of March in the Voice of America Newsroom

by The Federalist The Voice of America (VOA) Newsroom is not a happy place: It is one of the primary targets in the proposed 30% reduction in

VOA staffers discuss Red Cross inspection tactics for Director Ensor’s newsroom visit

Our sources tell us that Voice of America director David Ensor is expected to meet with VOA English newsroom staff Thursday. Some people are hoping to communicate with

Why America Has Trouble Reaching Iran: VOA’s Persian News Network in Dire Need of Reform by Helle Dale, Heritage Foundation

Helle C. Dale, a Senior Fellow for Public Diplomacy at The Heritage Foundation has written another in-depth analysis of management problems at the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

VOA Tibetan broadcasters will be fired so friends from CNN can get on government payroll

"We learned this week that no one will be hired from the outside without approval from the 3rd floor. Also this week, a friend of Steve Redisch's, a

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Behold! The Master Plan

[caption id="attachment_13247" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="BBG members with IBB Director Richard Lobo and Deputy Director Jeff Trimble"][/caption] by The Federalist   As we already know, as part of the administration’s FY2013

BBG claims surrogate broadcasters can do Voice of America’s job

In a response for a RadioWorld article, "Advocacy Group Objects to BBG Cuts," a spokesperson for the Broadcasting Board

Demoralized Voice of America — Georgian Service

"The Georgian Service of the Voice of America is demoralized," a VOA staffer wrote to BBG Watch. It is one of many VOA English and language services

U.S. taxpayers funding pro-Putin VOA programs – Ted Lipien in Washington Examiner

[caption id="attachment_13452" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Link to Washington Examiner op-ed by Ted Lipien."][/caption] Ted Lipien, a former Voice of America (VOA) acting associate director, has been warning for some

Russian Accuses Voice Of America Of Fake Interview – NPR

NPR's Michele Kelemen, a former employee of Voice of America, reported on the recent VOA Russian Service interview with a leading Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny which

HOWL – Part Four – Old-fashioned Cronyism at Broadcasting Board of Governors

A Voice of America journalist who uses a pen name Mary Jane has posed this problem: As we stand on the precipice of collapse, crumbling and leaderless, fearing for

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Iran and the Art of the Deal

[caption id="attachment_10365" align="aligncenter" width="437" caption="Snapshot of Voice of America website under cyber attack by Iranian hackers."][/caption]by The Federalist Voice of America (VOA) Director David Ensor is taking on

Broadcasting Board of Governors – Not Too Big To Fail

[caption id="attachment_13247" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="BBG members with IBB Director Richard Lobo and Deputy Director Jeff Trimble"][/caption]by The Federalist The Broadcasting Board of Governors - International Broadcasting Bureau (BBG/IBB),

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