NEW YORK (AP) — Al-Jazeera America marks its first anniversary on the air next week, and if you haven’t watched much, you’re not alone.

The news network has recorded some startlingly low ratings and recently shown signs of retrenchment with layoffs and by cutting some live newscasts. Al-Jazeera America has also won awards for its work, seen some recent audience growth and its chief executive insists a steady growth plan is on target.