Programs/Content
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."Utah’s KUED amps up local production with magazine series
The creators of "This is Utah" say it's as unique as the state where it's produced.After resolving disagreement, Apsell retires from WGBH
Apsell has led "Nova" for 33 years.Alabama Public Television passes on ‘Arthur’ episode with gay wedding
“PBS Kids programs are designed to reflect the diversity of communities across the nation,” a PBS spokesperson said.‘Sesame’ characters hit the road for 50th-birthday bash with stations
“We wanted to bring 'Sesame Street' to every street,” said Bobbi English, VP of North American television at Sesame Workshop.Running toward the Renaissance of local news
While many local journalism analyses — and hand-wringing — have focused on the decimation of local newspapers and the frantic pace of ...How music stations have grappled with artists accused of misconduct
During a panel at the annual Non-Commvention in Philadelphia, programmers discussed their handling of artists such as Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson and ...PBS Digital Studios proposes regional hubs to help stations create video series
With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.Promising filmmakers receive Jacquie Jones scholarships
Four documentary projects are receiving support from a fund honoring the late executive director of Black Public Media.New ‘Morning Edition’ theme aspires to be ‘inclusive and inviting’
The recast theme blends a faithfulness to the original melody with new instrumentation and electronic beats.‘Field Work’ co-hosts aim to give farmers tip sheet on sustainable practices
The new APM podcast is like “‘Car Talk' for farmers,” says content manager Annie Baxter. But listeners won't get advice over the ...KQED to study how to reach and engage millennials with science media
The station's science team teamed up with science communications experts on a three-year, $3 million research project backed by the National Science ...Current Crossword: ‘Tours de Force’
Our latest crossword puzzle will have particular appeal for fans of a certain public TV show.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 ...How Chicago’s WBEZ helped fulfill a girl’s wish to create her own podcast
Five-year-old Azka Sharief “wanted to write a mystery story and read it as a podcast,” says WBEZ producer Kevin Dawson. “Of course ...
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