Programs/Content
PBS to launch multiplatform climate initiative in April
“Chasing Carbon Zero,” which looks at goals to eliminate carbon pollution within the United States, is one of two “Nova” films that ...Rhode Island PBS acquires ‘Future of XYZ’ as part of evolving digital strategy
A series that started as a pandemic passion project is now on its way to viewers across New England and beyond thanks ...Current Crossword: ‘Straight Ahead’
New year, new public media–themed crossword puzzle — so get solving!Study finds greater racial diversity in public TV documentaries, both on screen and behind the ...
Commercial media outlets are “much more likely” than their public media counterparts to distribute documentaries directed by men and white filmmakers, according ...As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults
An overhaul of PBS' weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.Ahoy, Story Pirates! ‘SPTV’ brings creative storytelling to broadcast TV
The public TV sibling of the popular kids podcast debuted in 2020 on KLCS in Los Angeles.WBFO show takes a daily look at Western New York’s marginalized communities
The station launched the hourlong "Buffalo, What's Next?" radio program in the wake of the May 14 mass shooting in the city.A mission to boost literacy informs ‘Drawn In,’ a program from Nine PBS
Nine PBS in St. Louis partnered with Lion Forge Animation to create a series that features diverse characters who share a love ...For stations, changes at Twitter raise questions about platform’s value
Revamped verification and moderation policies under Elon Musk have public media organizations taking a fresh look at their use of Twitter.PBS partners with Allen Media Group on free livestreams of local stations
The livestreams will roll out over the next few months.NJ PBS series highlights inspiring figures from each of the state’s 21 counties
Producers of the documentary shorts series say the concept could be adapted for other public media organizations, particularly state networks with vast ...Pubmedia’s datacasting startup forges content partnership with Sesame Workshop
“The partnership model is key to everything we do,” says Erik Langner, CEO of the Information Equity Initiative.WSHU’s ‘Still Newtown’ podcast reflects on Sandy Hook 10 years later
The narrative podcast tells "the bigger story" about how the shooting has — and has not — changed the community where it ...South Dakota Public Broadcasting deletes TikTok accounts following governor’s ban
Gov. Kristi Noem's executive order prohibits state agencies and employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on state-owned or leased devices.Current Crossword: ‘Initial Here’
The only public media–themed crossword puzzle is back with a new stumper.
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