Vivian Schiller

NPR Gets in News Staff's Facebook

Bill Lichtenstein | Posted 10.19.2009 | Media


Bill Lichtenstein

One has to wonder just what the editors at NPR will say if they are asked, "Is it OK to post a link to last night's Jon Stewart rant or to Frank Rich's recent editorial on my Facebook page?"

Video: NPR Revamps Web Site, Expands Smart Phone Offerings

Andy Plesser | Posted 08.27.2009 | Media


Andy Plesser

NPR has revised its Web site. Earlier this year, we spoke with NPR CEO Vivian Schiller about the opportunities for NPR on the Web. We have republished it today.

You Couldn't Save NPR if you Wanted to

Steve Proffitt | Posted 05.10.2009 | Media


Steve Proffitt

And when you heard NPR was in financial trouble, you might have thought about giving them money, but you can't.

NPR Announces Layoffs, Show Cancellations

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 01.10.2009 | Media


NPR Interim President & CEO Dennis Haarsager announced plans to reduce 7% of its workforce and cancel two shows, "News & Notes" and "Day to Day" in a...

NPR Poaches Vivian Schiller From New York Times For CEO

PaidContent | Rafat Ali | Posted 12.12.2008 | Media


This one is a shocker: Vivian Schiller, the longtime head of NYTimes.com's digital efforts, has left the company, and has joined National Public Radio...

With TimesSelect Dead, NYTimes.com Sees Record Traffic

Beet.TV | Andy Plesser | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media


The Nielsen numbers for online traffic at newspapers, which came out yesterday, show a significant jump in unique visitors to The New York Times for O...