Year: 2017
First ‘American Masters’ web series pays tribute to innovative women
The program is part of a year-long initiative, #InspiringWomanPBS.How pubmedia websites try to serve a fragmented audience
Satisfying radio, TV and digital audiences isn't easy, but WHYY is taking on the challenge with a new website and online identity.NPR CEO on leave over health concerns
Jarl Mohn also disclosed new incidents of misconduct from NPR's former news chief.WUSF donates license to WEDU to keep programs on air in Tampa
The agreement will keep the “zombie license” alive.NPR-themed wines: Not challenging, but perfectly ‘drinkable’
Our panel of public media wine nerds gives "All Grapes Considered" and two other wines a try.Black Public Media name update reflects group’s broader reach
The organization was previously the National Black Programming Consortium.‘Made Possible By…’ #1: Rick Breitenfeld shares secrets to success
Our new podcast revisits the roots of public media by bringing together founders and up-and-comers.The pubmedia difference: addressing audiences as citizens
"Our very DNA — its code written in the words of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 — confirmed we were different."Current unveils the Public Media Honor Roll
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, Current invites you to honor the individuals who brought you into public ...Library of Congress event gathers trailblazers to review pubcasting’s achievements
“Public television is still vital to our lives,” Dick Cavett said. “It sounds corny, but I believe it.”NPR union members to meet regarding sexual harassment
Meanwhile, CEO Jarl Mohn has told employees he is aiming for a "culture shift" at the network.Library of Congress provides access to Cavett archives, public TV Watergate hearings
The library announced Friday the acquisition of Cavett’s archives and an online presentation of public television’s historic coverage of the Watergate hearings.Second school district halts use of WNET’s ‘Mission US’ games
A Black Lives Matter leader said using the games to teach students about slavery was "grossly irresponsible."NPR CEO to staff: ‘I let you down’
Jarl Mohn said NPR is hiring an outside law firm to investigate the network's handling of sexual harassment allegations against former news ...Key decision ahead: How to improve Passport experience for viewers, stations
Passport supporters argue that its performance to date has demonstrated its impact, while critics caution that it’s too early to know how ...
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