Programs/Content
How producers of PBS’ prime-time series got their shows back on track during COVID
Remote production protocols, acquisitions and streamlined formats helped executive producers make up for disrupted timelines, shuttered studios and travel restrictions.‘Alma’s Way’ outreach reflects heritage for young Latino viewers in rural Tennessee and beyond
Stations and their community partners are welcoming the show’s social and emotional curriculum with virtual events and interactive in-school workshops.CPB and Sesame Workshop partner for grant program to boost youth media
At least 10 stations will receive $15,000 each and join a six-month accelerator program next year.Knight Foundation funds engagement project for public radio
Southern California Public Radio received $230,000 for the yearlong project.Erika Aguilar sees ‘appetite for change’ as she steps into EP role on ‘Morning Edition’
"The big challenge is going to be thinking about where Morning Edition goes as a show, in five years and 10 years."Knowing what audiences want has powered growth for PBS Digital Studios
After learning how to build loyal audiences, the unit is looking ahead to new platforms and deeper work with member stations.How GBH News transformed its workflow from broadcast-centered to digital-first
With the launch of the yearlong multimedia project "COVID in the Classroom," we flew the plane as we built it.New funding expands reach of public radio’s hip-hop/R&B format
Stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Jackson, Miss., will join the CPB-supported Urban Alternative format with the goal of reaching new listeners.Why it’s a big deal that the latest episode of NPR’s ‘Embedded’ includes audio from ...
A narrow challenge to a law banning broadcasts of criminal proceedings may help expand journalists’ ability to cover trials.WMRA podcast reveals stories behind band’s fan-inspired songs
The Virginia station teamed up with The Steel Wheels, a locally based Americana band, on "We Made You a Song."‘Anything could go wrong’: A longtime programming exec remembers the tightrope act of producing pledge ...
"In working with musical artists, I learned that egos are enormous, and concerns are varied and unpredictable," writes Larry Rifkin in his ...How serendipity, the 1986 World Series and believing in possibilities changed my filmmaking career
When Henry Hampton called, "I was unemployed and living in New Orleans with no money for another film, no prospects at all. Everything ...Michigan Radio adds grant-funded criminal justice beat
The Public Welfare Foundation backed a new reporting position and community-focused events.NEH pandemic relief grants boost indie filmmakers
ITVS, Firelight Media, the Sundance Institute and Appalshop Inc. received $5.5 million for filmmaking initiatives and other projects.Comings and goings: Frazier promoted at South Carolina ETV, Pizzi joins Public Media Venture Group ...
Stephanie Frazier joined SCETV in 2019.