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Planning for the 2026 CEO Compensation Survey
As we prepare for the 2026 CEO Compensation Survey, NETA Consulting is considering updates to the long-standing survey you’ve come to rely on. Traditionally, we’ve collected information on your operation and licensee status (TV, radio, joint; state, university, community, local authority) to provide comparative data on budget, staff size, and CEO compensation (base, bonus, benefits).
With the loss of Congressional support and the pending closure of CPB, we’re exploring additions to the survey. Would it be helpful to include data on changes in budget and staffing? What other information would make the survey more valuable to you? We’d like your input:
- What data should remain in the compensation survey?
- What new questions would help you navigate these challenges?
- Should we include topics like collaboration with other licensees or nonprofits, or changes in format, programming, or services?
If you have suggestions (or questions), please contact Skip Hinton.
NEW Service – Mergers & Combinations
NETA Consulting now offers support for organizations exploring mergers, strategic combinations, or shared-service models. Our team helps leaders evaluate opportunities to consolidate operations, align governance, and integrate systems in ways that strengthen long-term sustainability. Several of our consultants have direct leadership experience in planning and implementing mergers or strategic partnerships.
Whether the goal is to enhance organizational resilience or expand regional impact, we provide guidance through every stage—from early exploration and transition planning to implementation. We would be glad to sit down with you and your team and map out a strategy and proposal.