Author: Jill Goldsmith
How Rebecca Eaton’s ‘tailor-made’ role at ‘Masterpiece’ fits with a new strategy for original dramas
As intensifying competition drives up the costs of British dramas, production execs at WGBH are developing their own ideas for shows that ...Programmers work to free PBS’ back catalog from lockdown
Some stations have been surprised to learn that snags with usage windows are blocking their access to previously aired shows.WTTW’s Firsthand looks at impact of gun violence on victims, perpetrators and their families
Producer Dan Protess profiled Chicagoans whose stories point to solutions to the city's high rate of gun-related crimes.‘Masterpiece’ promotes Susanne Simpson in move to bolster program development
Simpson is stepping up to EP to allow Rebecca Eaton to focus on developing new original projects as EP-at-large.Moyers’ push for prime-time impeachment broadcasts fails to convince PBS, some stations
The veteran journalist took his latest argument for nightly rebroadcasts of the hearings directly to station leaders.PBS begins rollout of electric-blue brand refresh
The rebranding will bring uniformity to PBS' brand identity on screens of every size.World Channel pursues role as early-stage co-producer of independent films
By providing more support to emerging filmmakers, EP Chris Hastings aims to bring more exposure to their documentaries and to World.With more docs in theaters, ‘Frontline’ makes play for new audiences
“This era has been called the golden age of documentaries, and I increasingly felt that at the right time and with the ...Costs of livestreaming add wrinkle to stations’ arrival on YouTube TV
High-fives over PBS' deal with the streaming service paused in midair when smaller stations learned that they may have to scramble for ...PBS forges deal with YouTube TV for localized live streams
Live linear streams of PBS member stations are scheduled to launch in November.Capital campaign, spectrum sale fund new WOSU headquarters
The open-space building incorporates classrooms, meeting centers and a media learning lab.Amid growing competition, PBS Distribution boosts investment in British dramas
A licensing partnership between PBS and WGBH is at the center of a strategy to “future-proof” the iconic "Masterpiece."WYSO gets boost from donor Dave Chappelle — a rare live show
The comedian is helping out his hometown station during its first months of independence from Antioch College.Connecticut Public partners with Norwalk library for education expansion
The partnership, initiated last fall, extends CP’s educational initiative for high school students and veterans into a third city and the first ...Connecticut Public video series features first-person stories of immigration
"Home Movies: American Journeys" is the first in a local slice-of-life series to experiment with viewer engagement.
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