Exclusive: The partner of the United Talent Agency, agent Jeremy Barber, and old telecommunications warriors Chris Day joined the Board of Directors of the NPR station in southern California KCRW.
The move comes in the aftermath of President Donald Trump, who is issuing an executive order to prevent federal financing to serve public broadcasting and national public radio. Finance has grown from both government sources and horses that are increasingly uncertain, while the information scene is more fragmented than ever. In this environment, stations such as KCRW play a major role in dam divisions, lifting the actress active, and providing reliable and in -depth reports at local and global levels.
The addition of Barber and Day to the KCRW Foundation indicates the commitment of the increasing council to preserve the role of the public media as a reliable source of news, music and the deliberate conversation for all societies.
“This is a decisive moment for public broadcasting,” said Jennifer Vero, President of KCRW. “At a time when misleading is rampant, the press is exposed to constant threat, and the financing of arts continues to shrink, and it is not possible to exaggerate the value of the independent non -profit media such as KCRW. Jeremy and Chris understand deeply the cultural and civil importance of what we do, and we are incredibly lucky to welcome and support support.”
“The public radio is an essential element in a free and democratic nation. KCRW's commitment to stories, discovering music and promoting society is more important than ever, as we start rebuilding and re -perception of the future fabric in Los Angeles and beyond. I am very excited to join Jennifer and the painting in this battle in this battle and expanding its scope of the Koro General role.”
“In the era of intense media unification and partisanship, public broadcasting is still one of the last vessels of independent press and really creative expression. Joining KCRW is not just an honor – it is an invitation to work. We must protect this institution and ensure the prosperity of the next generation.”
Barber, a partner in UTA's literature and talent departments, is famous for his work, which belongs to famous filmmakers, actors and creators. Before UTA, Barber was Catch 23 and Catch 23 UK, the production and management company that helped her find it, and was also head of production and acquisition at Artisan Entertainment. Before Hollywood, Barber had spent law and politics. Among the councils that he serves or served are the Georgetown Law Faculty Council, the Tylooride Festival Advisers Council, the Board of Directors, and the Council of Administratives of the Independent Schools Alliance. He was also the chairman of the UCLa Laboratory School for nearly a decade, as he is now maintaining an honorary position. Barber is currently a stories advisor at Harvard College through the Harvard Devinte School Center to study the project of the International Consis -Religions on the novels surrounding the climate crisis.
Day is a telecommunications consultant, strategic brands, and an old warrior in the 25 -year media and entertainment industry. Provides consulting services to executives, founders and creative businessmen and represents leading companies and institutions through entertainment and media. Before the formation of his consultant, DAY served the position of Corporate Communications Chief UTA from 1999 to 2017. He also participated in the establishment of the UTA Foundation and the Research and Analysis Department of the company and participated strongly in the practice of corporate consultations for the company, among other initiatives. Before UTA, Day was the Vice President of Film & TV Comms Bumble Ward & Associas as it was like corporate customers on TV. Day has also defended reasons that reflect the various sounds and values of the broader society, including its work for Rideback Rise, and the speed of the non -profit content that supports filmmakers and varied creators in making films and commercial television to push narrative change.
KCRW 89.9 FM is home to shows like The morning becomes selectiveand Click to playand Good foodand TreatmentAnd the job It works as a incubator for new talent and ideas. Community service at Santa Monica College reaches millions around the world through broadcasts on the air, podcasts, events and digital content.
