TALKERS News Notes
Tanner to Exit NYPR. New York Public Radio president and CEO Christy Tanner is stepping down after just eight months in the position, according to Gothamist. Tanner joined shortly after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provided funding for public media across the country, shut down due to funding cuts imposed by Congress and President Donald Trump. New York Public Radio did not provide a reason for Tanner’s exit.
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and Gothamist newsrooms, and Delahunty is now head of WQXR. Tanner says, “Stephanie, Emily and Eileen are exceptional, forward-looking leaders with deep commitment to excellence in journalism, culture and storytelling. As audiences increasingly engage with content across multiple platforms, we’re focused on creating experiences that connect our award-winning newsrooms, podcasts, live events and cultural partnerships. I’m excited to see the continued collaboration across NYPR as we strengthen our mission and help shape the future of public media for the next generation.”
CEO. NYPR says Tanner is “known for more than two decades of transformative media industry leadership in executive roles at CBS – where she oversaw the global expansion of CBSN, helping redefine live news for digital audiences – TV Guide, and The Washington Post Company. She serves as chair of Swerve Sports, a streaming TV company, and on the board of directors of Audacy, one of the nation’s largest audio companies.”