Author: Jill Goldsmith
New public TV debate series invites viewers to rethink their opinions
WGBH’s Point Taken uses polling and social media to engage viewers in issues of the day.Early ratings for PBS’s ‘Mercy Street’ show promise
The series’ Jan. 17 debut drew 3.3 million viewers.PBS’s ‘Mercy Street’ debuts with Amazon streaming deal in place
PBS is pulling out all the stops to promote its first original American drama in over a decade.On-demand programs prove alluring to PBS station members
Since PBS’s Passport service launched last month, more than 30,000 members have signed up to watch Downton Abbey and other marquee offerings.PBS Passport serves up on-demand content for public TV’s members
PBS execs hope the new service will entice younger viewers to watch more public TV programs and become members.Minnesota host returns to air after time off to deal with stalker
Mary Lucia had been on hiatus from The Current since April.MacArthur-backed nonprofit aims to create “new ecosystem” for teen education
LRNG is a new platform designed to help close the achievement gap for children ages 13 and up.CPB’s Pat Harrison turns down Fiat awarded as raffle prize
The decision was not a popular one among her family.‘America After Charleston’ shapes model for next-generation town hall
The televised town hall about race that aired Sept. 21 boasted a social media and digital campaign that was one of PBS’s ...Detroit Public TV expands niche programming with National Book Festival coverage
Book View Now will provide live coverage of the event in Washington, D.C., this weekend.Coming finale of ‘Downton Abbey’ puts public TV’s sales reps on edge
With nearly $1 million in local underwriting on the line, PBS is piloting an initiative to bolster sponsorships.Women’s podcasting festival brings together ‘kindred spirits’
Attendees seeking hands-on help batted around ideas and refined pitches with top producers, directors and hosts.Stalking of Minnesota host highlights common but little-discussed threat to female DJs
The lofty world of public radio is as affected as any broadcaster by harassment described as steady, ubiquitous and taking many forms.Four projects aimed at African-American audiences win pilot funds at inaugural Pitch Black event
The projects “will bring vitally needed fresh perspectives and new voices to public media," said the executive director of the National Black ...New WGBH series puts local spin on musical reality shows
Choirs, not soloists, are stars of Sing That Thing! at a time when group singing has become a prominent American pastime.
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